After more than two decades of handling catastrophic injury, disability and cases of wrongful death, I have seen quite a bit. In my role, I have gained insights into innumerable families, situations and tragedies. Generally speaking, I’ve noticed a few … Read More
5 Ways Not to Get Sued
Having a claim made against you for an accident or injury is terrible on two fronts: But when the sheriff wakes you up at 4:30 a.m. with a civil summons and you find out you’re being sued for $1 million, … Read More
Is Your Family Disaster Ready?
The recent outbreak of tragic tornadoes this spring will not be the last ones this year, unfortunately. – A basement beneath a concrete slab, (rare in this area);- An added tornado Shelter installed under the slab, often under the garage; … Read More
Scam Proof Your Family
The Nigerian Prince scam is still around because it still works. It’s amazing really. It is so effective they purposefully misspell words to lessens its appeal and to only focus on the more gullible. A simple Google search would eviscerate … Read More
What Is A Consortium Claim?
It may sound strange at first, but if I am injured or killed in an accident, my wife will have a claim—even if she wasn’t in the car. This is known as “loss of consortium.” Biblically, a husband and wife … Read More
The Disabled Often In A Catch-22
What happens if an injury or disease causes you to lose your ability to work the job you have had? You would just draw Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), right? I mean, you have worked since you were 14, and … Read More
Avoid Being Driven To Distraction
Texting while driving is among the most dangerous activity. This is thought to be because it requires your eyes, your fingers and your mental attention. It is thus impossible not to look away from the road on a non-hands-free system. … Read More
Suv’s And Heavier Cars Are The Safest Vehicles
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, report covering auto fatalities 2012 through 2015 confirmed the following as the safest vehicles: For example, when a car crashes into a wall, if the front end is long enough to crush twice as … Read More
Things To Know About Road Safety And Accidents
What you don’t know can hurt you. Mr. Peel seeks justice for those injured in motorcycle, truck and car accidents, disability and medical malpractice. He often addresses churches, clubs and groups without charge. Mr. Peel may be reached through PeelLawFirm.com … Read More
How Do We Value A Life In Tennessee?
Injury and Death cases deal with damages that are far more than financial. What is pain worth? What is a scar worth? What is a life worth? Putting dollars figures on things that cannot be bought and sold is riddled … Read More
How Would You Handle Lost Wages After An Injury?
The pain of suffering injury due to a careless driver is not always simply physical. Often times, financial stresses multiply the damages and effects of such a collision. Today, fewer and fewer jobs provide short-term disability which kicks in just … Read More