| April 01, 2010 |
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What is Comparative Fault?
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| In Tennessee auto accident cases, and in other tort and personal injury cases, the legal doctrine of comparative fault is very likely to be an issue. In all of the auto accident and tort cases I have handled since Tennessee adopted comparative ... |
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| March 22, 2010 |
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The Family Purpose Doctrine: Why It Matters in Auto Accident Cases
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| The “family purpose doctrine” has been Tennessee law since the early 1900s, and its existence and application can, in certain cases, make a huge difference for someone injured in a car accident. In my personal injury practice it has applied in many, ... |
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| March 04, 2010 |
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Liability for Roadway Design, Construction and Maintenance
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| Posted By J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law |
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| Negligent or improper design, construction or maintenance of Tennessee roads, highways, interstates, streets, signs and traffic control devices can cause or contribute to car accidents, to truck accidents and to injuries to bicyclists and ... |
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| February 16, 2010 |
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Lawsuits Filed Against Toyota
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| Posted By J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law |
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| In two lawsuits filed earlier this month in Kentucky, Toyota was sued based on allegations that faulty electronic throttle controls caused sudden acceleration incidents in Toyota cars and trucks. It has been pretty widely reported that the sudden ... |
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| January 28, 2010 |
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Personal Injury Damages: For What Can You Recover Money?
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| Posted By J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law |
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| In my initial meeting with a client who has been injured in an accident, I always go over the specific types of damages for which Tennessee law permits me to recover money for the client. Here is a summary of the types or items of damages for which ... |
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| January 19, 2010 |
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The Importance of Black Boxes or Electronic Data Recorders in Car Accidents
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| Posted By J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law |
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| In many car accident cases, one of the very first things a lawyer should do is to make sure that electronically recorded data about the accident is preserved. Most every car and light truck built within the last few years is equipped with an ... |
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| January 04, 2010 |
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Wrongful Death Cases in Tennessee: Who Can Recover and For What Losses?
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| Posted By J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law |
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| If a family member of yours has been killed because of the conduct of another person, a wrongful death case may be brought. Generally, a wrongful death case must be brought within one year of the date of the accident which caused the wrongful death. ... |
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| December 30, 2009 |
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Tennessee Bicyclists—Rights, Duties and Recovering for Injuries
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| Posted By J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law |
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| Bicycles, cars and trucks often travel the same Tennessee roads and highways at the same time. In Nashville, I know of very few roads that were designed so that there is adequate room for bicyclists and cars. What “rules of the road” apply to ... |
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| December 18, 2009 |
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Collecting Damages from Non-Drivers
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| Posted By J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law |
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| Legal responsibility for the payment of damages for injuries caused by a negligent or reckless car or truck driver may extend to some person, or to some company, other than the driver of the at-fault car or truck. The potential for recovering money ... |
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| December 11, 2009 |
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Recovering Lost Income for the Self-Employed
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| Posted By J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law |
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| To recover lost income or lost wages from either an insurance adjuster or a jury, there must be some objective, quantifiable information to support such a recovery. Under Tennessee law, an injured party must prove his or her lost income with ... |
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| December 03, 2009 |
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Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Coverage-Don't Wait
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| Posted By J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law |
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| As a lawyer who has been representing people hurt and killed in accidents for the last twenty years, I have seen too many clients recover far less than any judge or jury would have awarded them because of two simple facts: (1) The at-fault party or ... |
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| December 02, 2009 |
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Closed Head Injury
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| Posted By J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law |
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| Closed head injuries can have devastating effects on someone injured in an accident. A closed head injury may be caused by a car or truck accident (even when your head did not make contact with the dashboard or windshield), assault, bicycle ... |
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| December 01, 2009 |
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Acting Quickly After Accidents: Nashville Personal Injury Lawyer Ross Pepper’s Insights
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| Posted By J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law |
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| Whether you know it or not, an insurance company may well be investigating a personal injury or death accident (auto accident, truck accident, airplane accident, etc.) within days or even hours after it happens. For accidents involving deaths and ... |
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| December 01, 2009 |
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Welcome to our Blog
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| Posted By J. Ross Pepper |
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| Welcome to our Blog |
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