Daniel L. Clayton

Safe merging requires drivers to match freeway traffic speed and identify vehicle gaps before entering. Slowing down prior to merging is a primary cause of accidents. Drivers should signal, check blind spots, and maintain space after merging. Tennessee victims of negligent driving accidents may file claims to obtain compensation for… Read More →

Winter weather in Arizona can be harsh and unforgiving. Between the snow, ice and low temperatures, driving in this weather can be dangerous and sometimes fatal. Car accidents during the winter in Arizona do happen, and it is impossible to avoid them altogether, and a Nashville car accident lawyer understands… Read More →

A man filed a medical malpractice claim after surgeons allegedly removed part of his bowel instead of his appendix during an appendectomy. The lawsuit claims he developed an infection, required four additional surgeries, spent weeks in the hospital, and lost significant weight due to the alleged negligence. A CT scan… Read More →

Tennessee is notoriously one of the most dangerous states in the country for motorists. It feels like roadways here are becoming more congested and treacherous. These days, it often seems as if just getting from point A to point B is like running a gauntlet. Unfortunately, it’s not a question… Read More →

Most drivers in Tennessee will likely experience a mechanical breakdown of their vehicle at some point in their driving career. Being stranded on the shoulder of a busy highway is dangerous. In order to prevent a reckless accident, it’s important to know what to do in the event of a… Read More →

In Knoxville, a wrong-way accident occurred on Interstate 275 near the Woodland Avenue exit when a sedan traveling northbound in southbound lanes collided with another vehicle. The southbound vehicle's driver sustained severe injuries and was hospitalized. The sedan's driver was arrested and charged with DUI vehicular assault due to signs… Read More →

All doctors and other medical professionals in Tennessee are required to undergo years of academic and on-the-job training in order to treat and care for patients. Yet, medical providers are human, and humans will inevitably make mistakes, regardless of experience or training. Unfortunately, when a doctor or surgeon makes a… Read More →

When a person is intoxicated, coordination, judgment, and reaction time are impaired. To legally drive in Tennessee, a person cannot have a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) greater than .08. Yet, even if a driver is below the legal BAC limit, his or her judgment and self-control can still be affected.… Read More →

When you go to the doctor, you trust that the level of care you are receiving meets a certain standard. You assume that you are receiving proper care that is appropriate for your specific medical needs, and you trust that any interventions will help you feel better or improve your… Read More →