Recent Blog Posts
Woman Killed in Rear End Car Crash
A Nashville area woman was killed in a car accident at the end of May caused by a rear end crash. Rhonda Rucker, 57, was driving her Honda CRV when she stopped at the intersection of Elm Hill Pike and Massman Drive in Nashville on May 30 when her vehicle was struck from behind… Read More »
Who is Responsible for a Car Accident Involving a Rideshare Company?
Determining responsibility for a car accident is one of the most important issues after a crash, and this matter can become even more complicated when a rideshare company, such as Uber or Lyft, has a vehicle involved in the accident. With more and more people utilizing rideshare vehicles in the Nashville area, questions of… Read More »
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious harms that can happen to a victim in an accident. A TBI can cause temporary or permanent disability with the cognitive, behavioral, physical, and emotional capabilities of an accident victim. A traumatic brain injury can occur in almost any type of accident, but… Read More »
Pedestrian Dies after Being Struck By Large Truck
A Vanderbilt student was killed after being struck by a large truck on June 16. Ruonan Yao, 31, was a graduate student at the university. He was crossing West End Ave. at 31st Ave. S. in a crosswalk with the green walk signal when a dump truck driven by Ken Cathey, 58, made a… Read More »
Tennessee Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations
Whenever a loved one is involved in an accident it can be devastating for family members, but when the injuries caused by the accident lead to a loved one’s death the family can seek recompense through a wrongful death lawsuit. While money can never replace a loved one, compensation from a wrongful death claim… Read More »
Who is Liable in a Trucking Accident?
A truck accident can lead to devastating injuries for victims given the significant size and force of a large commercial truck. It is critical that the victims of truck accidents be compensated fully for their injuries. One of the most important questions that often arises after a trucking accident is what parties are liable… Read More »
Tennessee Boating Fatalities Already Surpass Last Year
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is warning about overcrowding in state lakes and the prevalence of accidents as the number of boating accident fatalities has already surpassed the total number of boating accident deaths for 2019. According to the TWRA, higher temperatures earlier in the year and relaxed stay at home orders from the… Read More »
Common Causes of Amputation Injuries
Accidents that result in the traumatic or medical amputation of body parts are often catastrophic for victims and lead to a lifetime of disability. Amputation injuries happen far more often than many people realize, and the results can be devastating. Amputations can be caused by many different types of accidents, and if you or… Read More »
2020 Mitch Grissim & Associates Make a Difference Scholarship
Mitch Grissim & Associates is pleased to announce Kate Blankenship as a recipient of our 2020 Mitch Grissim & Associates Make a Difference Scholarship. Ms. Blankenship will be studying Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She has interest in genetics and bioethics and has devoted numerous hours to helping… Read More »
Should I Talk to an Insurer after an Accident?
Being in an accident can be a scary, confusing, and painful experience. Yet, within hours or days after an accident an insurance adjuster may be hounding you for a statement about what happened. One of the most commonly asked questions by clients is whether they should talk to an insurance company after an accident…. Read More »