The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order suspending in-person hearing in state and local courts through March 31, 2020 because of concerns over coronavirus. The Law Office of David L. Scott will remain open and will continue to conduct business as usual. What Hearings are Actually Suspended The Supreme Court order suspends in-person hearings in [..]
It’s back to school time! Let’s do all we can to keep each other safe. The back to school time of year is upon us once again. It’s a great time to brush up on important safety lessons to make sure everyone is doing their part to stay safe and injury free. Whether it’s driving [..]
For the first time ever, more fatal crashes are involving drugs than alcohol A recent report issued by Governors Highway Safety Association and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol responsibility shows that drivers killed in car crashes are statistically more likely to be on drugs than above the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level. In 2015, [..]
Driving next to a semi-truck can be one of the most dangerous places on the road With semi-trucks often weighing 20-30 times as much as a car, car drivers and passengers are extremely vulnerable in truck accidents. When a car is involved in an accident with a semi-truck, the results can be devastating. The damages [..]
Gender may play a bigger role than you would expect in looking at the safety of drivers on the road A recent study, which used data from the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), found that male drivers are involved in over half of fatal crashes in the United States. The study, conducted by Insurancequotes.com, reviewed [..]
Make sure you have an experienced personal injury attorney to navigate the complex legal path The facts, circumstances, and results from every accident are different. Because of this, no two personal injury cases are the same. The path to resolving a claim can be long and complicated. To help navigate this and make sure your [..]
Social media sites have become standard accessories to almost every person in modern society. Most people have an account either for personal or business relationships, posting anything from advertising banners to hiring ads, personal photos to milestones. In fact, social media has become such a pivotal aspect in our culture, that it has also become [..]
New study highlights shortcomings in medical error reporting While many people would not be surprised to hear that heart disease and cancer are leading causes of death, many would be surprised to find out that one of the leading causes of death in the United States is completely preventable: medical errors. According to a study [..]
Greater risks are on the road because of drowsy driving In a matter of seconds, lives can be forever altered. Victims of accidents involving drowsy driving know this all too well. While many studies have researched the effects of drunk driving and distracted driving, another serious danger is drowsy driving. Dangerousness of the situation The [..]
Winter Storm Jonas was one of the worst snow storms in recent history, dumping more than a foot of snow on many states across the east coast. States with the most snowfall included West Virginia, which got as much as 42 inches in parts, Virginia with 39 inches, Maryland and Pennsylvania – both with 38 [..]