Q: What Are My Rights as a Victim of a DUI Accident in Nashville, TN?
A: Legally, officers issue a DUI citation when they catch a driver operating a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) level of 0.08% or higher, or if caught driving under the influence of drugs. If an accident occurs and there is any question of a driver’s sobriety, they may be subject to a blood o...
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Q: What is TOSHA, and How is it Involved in My Tennessee Injury Case?
A: TOSHA stands for Tennessee Occupational Health & Safety Administration. TOSHA sets the standards for safety and health in the workplace, and keeps records of construction site safety violations. The top three violations in 2015 were inadequate fall protection, hazard communication, and scaffolding f...
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Q: Why Hire a Nashville Construction Site Accident Attorney?
A: The Nashville construction site injury lawyers at The Williams Firm can secure compensation for you if you’ve been injured at a construction site due to employer, owner, or operator negligence. The most common construction site injuries include – the “focus four” – are falls, electrocutions, being s...
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Q: How Does Insurance Determine Fault in Nashville Motorcycle Accident Claims?
A: Because of how the courts determine fault, the representatives for the insurance company will attempt to show you played a role in causing the accident. In this way, they attempt to reduce the amount of compensation they owe you or perhaps avoid paying you completely. Often, insurance companies use ...
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Q: How Much Compensation is Available for a Motorcycle Accident in Nashville?
A: There is no set amount of compensation paid to motorcycle crash victims. Every case is unique, and the factors related to each particular incident must be thoroughly examined by medical and financial experts. Some of the factors that can change how much compensation a person receives include:
Sever...
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Q: Why Choose The Williams Firm for Your Motorcycle Accident Claim?
A: If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident and are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve, our Nashville personal injury lawyers will evaluate your case and start making moves on your behalf immediately. We have the resources you need to prove negligence in a motorcycle crash, and will...
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Q: Can an Attorney Help My Hit and Run Claim in Nashville?
A: Hit and run claims can be challenging, particularly when you have to deal with medical care, property damage, and worry about whether or not you will be able to pay these expenses. First and foremost, an attorney can handle the entire claim on your behalf, including investigating the incident to gat...
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Q: Who Receives the Recovered Money in a Wrongful Death Case?
A: Monetary compensation is distributed according to Tennessee law, not the decedent’s will, and is divided according to the family dynamic and relationship. If the deceased was married and survived by his/her partner, the spouse gets all the proceeds. If the deceased was married with children, the pro...
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Q: Why Do I Need a Nashville Wrongful Death Attorney?
A: Wrongful death claims can be incredibly challenging, particularly for those without much legal experience. Families and the estates of the deceased need to focus on grieving the loss of a loved one and putting affairs in order. A skilled wrongful death lawyer in Nashville will have the resources nec...
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Q: Why Choose The Williams Firm for a Wrongful Death Claim?
A: At The Williams Firm, we have received the highest rating given by the Martindale-Hubbell law firm rating service, which signifies our professionalism and excellence.
We firmly believe that every client deserves dignity and respect, and we will fully represent your wrongful death claim all the way t...
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Q: What Are My Rights After Being Injured in a Nashville Car Accident?
A: Passengers also have rights when it comes to recovering their losses from car accidents. If you were in another driver’s car as a passenger, you would file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver just as you would have if you had been driving. However, a driver could also face liability ...
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Q: Who Is Liable for a Car Accident in Nashville, TN?
A: Liability for a car accident in Tennessee falls to the driver who caused the accident. However, if you bear any liability for causing the accident, you should expect to lose a portion of your settlement or case award to reflect your fault under Tennessee’s comparative negligence law. As long as the ...
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Q: How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim in Tennessee?
A: Every state upholds a statute of limitations or time limit for filing legal action. In Tennessee, the statute of limitations on personal injury claims is one year, beginning on the date the accident occurred. This means a driver must file a legal complaint within one year against a negligent driver,...
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Q: Can I Get Help With My Disability Benefits Case?
A: The SSA recommends you get a lawyer if you plan on making an appeal to their original decision, and we do, too. Appeals can be complex, even if they often result in wins for claimants.
The Nashville Social Security Disability Insurance lawyers at The Williams Firm pride themselves on having extensi...
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Q: Can I Go Back to Work While Receiving SSI Benefits?
A: Yes, you can return to work without losing your monthly SSI payments. The SSA has special resources to encourage disabled workers to return to work at least part-time, including a risk-free job trial where you can see if your disability allows you to do a job without the risk of getting fired or los...
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Q: What Happens if My Application for Benefits Is Denied?
A: Only 34% of applicants are accepted in the initial application process, while the SSA accepts more than half of the applicants during an appeal. Every applicant has the right to appeal the SSA’s decision and can begin the appeal process within 60 days of receiving the denied application back. We rec...
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Q: What Factors Will Affect the Decision to Grant or Deny Me Benefits?
A: The major reason applicants for SSD or SSI benefits get denied is that the SSA agent reviewing the application determines that the claimant isn’t disabled. If the condition listed on the application isn’t on their list of impairments that qualify as disabled, oftentimes an agent will deny the reques...
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Q: How Do I Check the Status of My SSD Application?
A: Once you’ve completed and submitted the application for benefits, you can easily check your application status information online. This tool will show you the date you applied, the date the SSA representative received your application, the address of your county’s office, and whether or not the SSA ...
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Q: How Can Apply For Social Security Disability Benefits?
A: The easiest way to apply for benefits is using the online application tool on SSA’s website. Before you apply, take a few moments to review the information they have on their page about the application process.
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Q: Do you charge a fee for a consultation?
A: No we do not. Just call and schedule an appointment and we will schedule a convenient time to discuss your situation. Some consultations can be done by phone, some by Zoom, or in person.
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