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Getting hurt at work can be a double whammy. Not only can it result in a painful injury that might leave you unable to do your job, but it can also put you in an awkward situation with your employer. Many companies are hesitant to submit claims on behalf of injured workers, especially if the injuries aren’t reported right away...

Most people are aware of the dangers of inclement weather like heavy rain, ice, and snow. But fog can be extremely dangerous, too. That’s because it can severely limit visibility to the point where seeing more than a few feet in front of your vehicle is difficult or impossible. It’s important to never take fog lightly when you’re driving. Not...

For decades, drivers were at the mercy of TV and radio station reports to find out if they’d run into traffic on their daily commutes. And when it came to getting from point A to point B in an unfamiliar area, they relied on written directions or maps. But standalone GPS systems and later GPS apps in smartphones revolutionized traffic...

Uber and Lyft market themselves as safe, convenient alternatives to driving. But for many passengers, rideshare trips have ended not in convenience—but in assault, sexual assault, kidnapping, or other violent crimes. This article explains this issue both nationally and in Tennessee, what Tennessee law says, and what rights victims have after a rideshare-related assault. ARE THERE MANY INSTANCES OF RIDESHARE...

Many rideshare crashes are not isolated driver mistakes. They are the foreseeable result of how Uber and Lyft intentionally designed their platforms, dispatch systems, and incentive structures. Under Tennessee negligence law, a defendant may be held liable when harm is a foreseeable result of its conduct. See McIntyre v. Balentine, 833 S.W.2d 52, 54–55 (Tenn. 1992). Unlike traditional taxi companies,...

By Michael D. Ponce, Certified Civil Trial Specialist Founder, Ponce Law | Proudly serving Sumner County, Davidson County, Rutherford County, Robertson County, Wilson County, Cheatham County, Montgomery County, Williamson County, and communities across Tennessee and beyond   Outdoor and recreational activities are a big part of life in Middle Tennessee—but they often come with weather-related risks. Rain, ice, lightning, extreme...