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Monday, December 12, 2022

Why Overloaded Trucks Cause Accidents in Tennessee

According to FMCSA data found here, in 2020 alone there were approximately 160,000 people injured in traffic accidents involving large trucks or buses. Trucking accidents can be caused by several factors, including distracted driving and overworked drivers, but some of these horrific accidents are certainly caused by overloaded or misloaded tractor-trailers. An overloaded truck can suffer a load shift in windy conditions or while operating a curve in the road causing the t... Read More

Posted by Brian Chiozza at Monday, December 12, 2022

Auto Accident

Monday, December 5, 2022

Steps to Take If You Decline an Insurance Company Settlement Offer

Insurance companies are in business to make money, not to give it away. It's not a surprising statement, but many people are shocked at some of the settlement offers an insurance company will make after an auto accident or personal injury. If you are injured in an auto accident and are not represented by an attorney, an insurance adjuster will purposefully work to get you to accept a quick settlement and sign a release. Once a release is signed, the insurance company is no lon... Read More

Posted by Brian Chiozza at Monday, December 5, 2022

Personal Injury

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

The Law In Tennessee For Pedestrian-Related Auto Accidents

Cases involving a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle have become far too common in the Memphis area and throughout the State of Tennessee. Since pandemic restrictions have been lifted, we have noticed more pedestrian-related accidents in highly congested areas. Whether it is at a sporting event or near a busy shopping area, pedestrians and drivers alike need to take extra care to avoid being involved in one of these accidents. We have seen horrific injuries in pedestrians that... Read More

Posted by Brian Chiozza at Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Auto Accident Personal Injury

Monday, October 31, 2022

How Settlement Checks are Issued in Tennessee Personal Injury Cases

If you are the victim of personal injury, medical malpractice, or automobile accident in the state of Tennessee, then you are usually entitled to compensation. This compensation is negotiated between your attorney and the insurance adjuster in order to reach a fair and equitable settlement. Once a settlement is reached the insurance company can begin the process of issuing your settlement check. There are several factors that will determine how long it takes to receive a set... Read More

Posted by Brian Chiozza at Monday, October 31, 2022

Auto Accident General Personal Injury

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Tips for Going to Court in Memphis

With in-person pandemic-related restrictions slowly loosening, personal appearances in Memphis, Shelby County courts are becoming a normal occurrence again. Whether you are appearing in a Memphis civil, criminal, or traffic court, there are certain tips we like to share with each client. While many of these tips may seem like common sense suggestions, you would be surprised at some of the things we see every day in court. Believe it or not, following just a few of these suggesti... Read More

Posted by Brian Chiozza at Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Criminal Defense

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