The following are articles published by Pryor Priest & Harber on topics relating to our practice areas: Car accidents, truck accidents, injuries, medical malpractice, dangerous property accidents, and other personal injury topics.
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Traumatic injuries such as amputation can impact your life in numerous ways. Physical pain, emotional trauma and mental strife might take years to learn how to effectively manage. Having a basic knowledge of amputation might help you identify your next steps. Setting realistic goals for your recovery can give you
You may try your best to drive defensively but fail to prepare for some forms of distraction that lead to crashes. When other people on the road look away from oncoming cars or do not check before turning, you may wonder what you can do to notice these signs. Learning
When driving, you cannot always predict every incident. If you hear a loud noise while driving, there is a chance you can blame your tire. Tire blowouts are common but according to Allstate, can force your car to swerve out of control. After an accident, many drivers benefit from understanding
Anytime you get into a vehicle you take a risk. Car wreck deaths in Tennesse in 2020 exceeded 1,200. Though driving in a car always presents a certain threat, some roads have proven more dangerous than others. I-40 in East Tennessee saw many crashes between 2001 and 2011 of which
In a personal injury case, the plaintiff may collect compensation for losses they incurred due to someone else’s carelessness. In cases involving more egregious behavior, the court may award punitive damages. However, the circumstances must meet specific requirements. Difference between compensatory and punitive damages Compensatory damages refer to the economic
Drowsy driving is one of the biggest risks on the road, and one of the most dangerous forms of distraction. In fact, it is even more of a risk in many ways than texting while driving, which takes a huge number of lives yearly. But how do crashes and drowsy
