Nashville Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Steps to take after being rear-ended in Nashville Every auto accident, from a fender bender to a massive wreck, can run the gamut from being an annoyance to being extremely traumatic. Rear-end accidents can be some of the worst, resulting in significant injuries that cause you to incur lost wages and a stack of medical […]

The scale of the problem Even though virtually every state has adopted some form of mandatory car insurance, nationwide, the percentage of uninsured motorists stands at 12.6. This means that, if you get into an accident, there is 1 in 8 chance that the at-fault driver will have no insurance or collision coverage. In Kentucky, this ratio […]

Our car accident lawyer team at Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers recently secured compensation for an Elizabethtown, KY client, Mr. MacPherson, who was the victim of a car wreck in February of 2019.   The Wreck  On the morning of February 7th, MacPherson was involved in a high-speed collision caused by the negligence of another individual […]

The Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers team recently obtained a settlement of $850,000 for a Bowling Green, KY client. On August 20th, 2021, Ms. Freeman was traveling south down Three Springs Road, about to pass Fred Lively Road. As she approached the intersection, an individual who commonly worked in the area pulled out in front […]

When you are injured in a car accident, your life can be turned upside down. Dealing with doctors, the insurance company, AND medical bills, all while you are injured and unable to work the way you usually do, can be terrifying and stressful. Accidents happen; we all know that they do. The steps you take […]

When To Accept a Settlement Offer You give up your right to seek additional compensation from the at-fault driver or their insurance company once you “settle” or sign a settlement agreement with their insurance company. Depending on the extent of your injury, you may receive a settlement that covers only the cost of your vehicle’s […]

Nashville, Tennessee, is a fun and active place. Music City is always buzzing with activities for locals, not just tourists, and our roads are always busy. Nashville and Davidson County are home to many vehicles of all sizes. Every day, as the number of vehicles on the roadways grows, so does the risk of serious […]

THE RULING OF HAMILTON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT On March 18, 2022, the Hamilton County Circuit Court found Arlene Morrison, who was represented by Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers in a fight that lasted over three years with not only the insurance company but also Hamilton County itself, entitled to a judgement of $713,179.19. Given limitation […]

CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT PROCESS $205,000 Car Wreck Verdict Alert — Frieda Woolridge is a kind and generous person. She used joy in caring for others, and she took the love that she had and made a career of helping others in need. One day she when was taking care of Juanstar Cole, who is paralyzed, […]

It was Christmas, 2017. Charles Peterson was traveling from Memphis to Nashville. This day forever changed his life. A negligent driver struck Mr. Peterson’s vehicle, sending him into the median. Then, a semi-trailer driver, who was not paying attention to the roadway, crashed into Mr. Peterson’s vehicle. Sometimes an accident is not really an accident. […]