Reckless Driving & Hit and Run Tennessee
What to Do If You Panicked and Left the Scene of an Accident in Tennessee
Being in a car crash is a terrifying experience. Sometimes, the shock, a lack of insurance, or sheer panic can make a driver make a terrible mistake: fleeing the scene. In Tennesse...
How to Defend Against Misdemeanor Hit and Run Property Damage Charges in Tennessee
A minor fender bender is a frustrating inconvenience, but choosing to drive away turns a civil insurance matter into a criminal offense. In Tennessee, leaving the scene of an accid...
Hitting an Unattended Vehicle or Property in Tennessee: Your Legal Duty to Locate the Owner
Accidents do not always involve two moving cars. Sometimes, you might slide on a wet road and hit a fence, or misjudge a parking spot and scrape an empty car. In Tennessee, hitting...
Reckless Driving vs. Aggravated Reckless Driving in Tennessee: Key Differences and Penalties
Driving fast is one thing, but driving with a 'willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property' crosses the line into criminal territory. In Tennessee, traffic la...
Tennessee Parking Lot Hit and Run Laws: Private Property vs. Public Roads
Many drivers mistakenly believe that traffic laws only apply on public highways and city streets. A common myth is that if you hit a car in a Walmart parking lot or a private mall...
Felony Hit and Run Involving Injury or Death in Tennessee: Laws, Defenses, and Prison Sentences
A car crash is a terrifying experience, and in a moment of panic, some drivers make the life-altering mistake of driving away. In Tennessee, if you leave the scene of an accident w...