Distracted Driving Facts that Could Impact Your Car Accident Case
- September 17th, 2019
- North Star Marketing
Was the other driver distracted? Find out how it could affect your accident settlement or case. Continue reading
6 Things You Need to Know About Determining Fault in a Car Accident
- September 3rd, 2019
- North Star Marketing
Struggling with insurance and bills after a car accident? Discover 6 things that help determine fault and how an attorney can protect your rights. Continue reading
What to Do After a Car Accident: The Complete Checklist (and 5 Things You Need to Document)
- July 22nd, 2019
- North Star Marketing
If you’ve just had a wreck, follow this car accident checklist to keep safe and protect your legal rights. Stop — Never leave the scene of any traffic accident. Get Medical Help — If there are serious injuries, call 911 for immediate medical treatment. Call the Police — A police…
Congratulations 2018 Scholarship winners!
- January 10th, 2019
- The Law Office of David E. Gordon
The Law Office of David E. Gordon hosted their annual scholarship contest this year. We asked applicants to answer the following prompt in an essay or video: Have you or someone you know been affected by drunk driving? In what ways has it made or would it make you a…
Is It Possible to Sue an Out-Of-State Trucking Company?
- December 3rd, 2018
- The Law Office of David E. Gordon
Often, when we first meet with victims of truck accidents in Memphis and surrounding areas in Tennessee and northern Mississippi, we learn they are worried that they won’t be able to collect from the at-fault trucking company because it is based in another state. They feel better when we tell…
What Laws Apply to Truck Drivers to Prevent Accidents?
- November 13th, 2018
- The Law Office of David E. Gordon
Trucking is one of the most highly regulated industries in America. Federal regulations govern interstate commercial trucking, or trucking that involves going between states, while state regulations govern intrastate trucking, which takes place entirely within one state. However, most states have adopted regulations which largely mirror the federal rules. What…
Four Differences Between a Truck Accident and a Car Accident
- October 30th, 2018
- The Law Office of David E. Gordon
If you have ever seen a serious truck accident on a Memphis highway, you may have an idea that commercial truck accidents and passenger vehicle car accidents are very different. A truck accident is typically more severe, potentially causing catastrophic injuries. But truck accidents also differ in many other significant…
Are There Limits on Damages Available in Tennessee Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases?
- October 18th, 2018
- The Law Office of David E. Gordon
Accident victims can suffer immeasurable harm due to someone else’s negligence. Unfortunately, there are limits on how much victims or their families can recover in a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Are There Limits on Damages Available in Tennessee Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases? Tennessee is among a…
What Are Tennessee Motorcycle Safety Equipment Requirements?
- October 4th, 2018
- The Law Office of David E. Gordon
Cars and trucks pose a serious threat to motorcycles because bikes are significantly lighter and are not manufactured with the same safety features as passenger vehicles. For this reason, bikers are much more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries in a motorcycle accident. What Are Tennessee Motorcycle Safety Equipment Requirements? Although…
What Are the Dangers of Driving on Under-Inflated Tires?
- September 20th, 2018
- The Law Office of David E. Gordon
The scorching hot temperatures during the middle of summer are an incredibly common time for tire blowouts. A tire blowout can be a very frightening experience that may be the result of simple wear and tear, a possible tire defect, or a vehicle owner’s failure to properly inflate their tires….
