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A Harrowing Walk That Changed the Law In December 2006, 60‑year‑old Dianna Acklen was casually walking near her Hendersonville home when she was suddenly attacked and killed by three unleashed dogs. Until then, Tennessee upheld the “one‑bite” common-law rule: owners were only strictly liable if they had been aware of their dog's prior aggression. Dianna’s story ignited outrage and spurred...

On August 11, 2024, two people were killed in the Bellevue neighborhood of Nashville when a dump truck driver collided with their vehicle after running a red light. The driver of the truck is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, there have been 1,256 crashes...

If you recently lost a loved one due to another person’s or party’s negligence, the last thing you want to deal with is a prolonged back-and-forth with the insurance company. But losing a loved one isn’t just emotionally devastating—it can also put you and your family in a major financial bind. That’s why filing a wrongful death claim is important...

The Nashville wrongful death lawyers at Ponce Law know how devastating the loss of a loved one can be for families. In addition to the emotional pain that a death in the family brings, such a loss also creates a financial void—especially if the deceased was the primary income-earner for your household. Filing wrongful death claims helps families like yours...

When you lose a loved one, you lose their companionship, love, and financial support. The grieving process is difficult enough, but it can be even more devastating when you’re left wondering how you’ll support yourself and your family members after your loved one is gone. At Ponce Law, our Nashville wrongful death lawyers know what you’re going through. We’ve helped...

At Ponce Law, we help victims through a variety of difficult situations and life circumstances, but few are as painful and emotionally taxing as wrongful death claims. Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things people experience in their lives, and it’s even worse when their loved one's death is due to another person’s or party’s negligence. Our...