Car Accident Lawyer Blog

After a serious or catastrophic injury in Kentucky, emergency medical services may be required to help individuals get the care that they need. Unfortunately, in many cases, ambulance services can come with a bill that victims and survivors struggle to afford, adding to the financial strain during an already challenging time. According to Kentucky ambulance […]

There were 9,873 crashes involving distracted drivers in Tennessee in 2023. Despite this, and other alarming statistics, driver distraction-related crashes continue to be a challenge in Tennessee and across the nation. Tennessee has taken a number of steps to reduce distracted driving, however it’s important to recognize that inattentive drivers continue to cause a significant […]

While car insurance offers protection after a car accident, it doesn’t completely shield you from lawsuits. You could still be sued if the damages surpass your coverage limits, if the injuries are severe, or if the accident was your fault due to reckless or negligent behavior. If someone sues you for a car accident, the […]

After being injured in a car accident in Kentucky, car accident victims soon come to realize that medical bills and other expenses can quickly accumulate, causing financial strain and uncertainty about how to cover essential costs. Due to no fault of their own, many car accident survivors are put into hardship, unable to work, and […]

Beginning January 1, 2024, the Eddie Conrad Act, or Tennessee Senate Bill 589, is in effect to deter individuals under the age of 18 from driving distracted. In July of 2020, Eddie Conrad was killed in a car accident when he was rear-ended by a distracted driver, pushing his vehicle into oncoming traffic. After Eddie’s […]

Tennessee’s Interstate Highways are part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, overseen and managed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). As of 2023, the state maintains 1,233 miles of Interstate Highways. These interstates are essential  to Tennessee residents and visitors alike. They connect many of the state’s major […]

As a personal injury lawyers, the Hughes & Coleman team is consistently asked about the timeline of personal injury cases. We’re often asked how long a car accident case will take to settle, meaning how long it will take to get the victim their money. While this question is at the forefront of many of […]

As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words”. This is especially true for personal injury claims. Photos and videos of the aftermath of a car wreck capture critical evidence, and they often prove to be incredibly valuable to personal injury cases. In the chaos following a collision, taking photos and videos may […]

The Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers team recently successfully obtained a $500,000 settlement for a 21 year-old client in Bowling Green, KY involved in a hit and run collision. When walking responsibly along our local roadways, citizens should have a sense of safety. Pedestrians should not have to be worried about the possibility of being […]

Amazon, the parent company of Ring, is ringing in the New Year with the introduction of a new camera model built specifically for your car. The camera’s long-anticipated arrival to the market could be beneficial for those injured in wrecks. On January 5th, 2023, the Chief Technology Officer of Ring, Josh Roth, announced the release […]