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Daniel L. Clayton is the founder of the Law Offices of Daniel L. Clayton in Nashville, Tennessee. He has practiced personal injury law for 38 years and is admitted to the Tennessee Bar (1987). Mr. Clayton earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law and his B.A. from David Lipscomb University. A board-certified civil trial specialist, he has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell for his leadership and advocacy in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Daniel L. Clayton

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Last Modified on Dec 01, 2025

A car accident can impact your life in multiple ways. You could find yourself experiencing difficulty physically and financially, and you might have damage to your personal vehicle as well. The injuries you suffer could affect you for years to come, even if the injury seemed minor at the time.… Read More →

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Last Modified on May 12, 2026

A passenger was killed in a nighttime drunk driving wreck on Island Home Avenue near Fisher Place in Knoxville, Tennessee. The black sedan the passenger was in ran off the road and crashed into a utility pole, resulting in the passenger's death at the hospital. The 21-year-old driver was subsequently… Read More →

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Last Modified on May 12, 2026

Medical negligence during childbirth can lead to severe injuries such as cerebral palsy, which often requires lifelong care. In a recent case, a family received nearly $35 million in a settlement after a physician allegedly failed to perform a timely cesarean section and used improper tugging during delivery. Tennessee families… Read More →

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2025

As the summer months approach, many Tennessee residents will be traveling to and from vacation destinations. Many drivers prefer to travel at night to avoid peak traffic times. But driving at night is far different from driving during the day, and the risk of accidents can be higher. If a… Read More →

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Last Modified on Sep 24, 2025

Despite what any health care provider in Tennessee says, no surgical procedure is truly simple or “routine.” Any time a person goes under the knife it is a delicate process that must be performed with meticulous focus and care. However, when humans are involved, the chance for errors exist. Patients… Read More →

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2025

The last thing a driver wants to see coming through the windshield is another vehicle. Head-on collisions are one of the most deadly and destructive types of motor vehicle accidents. Although head-on crashes are not that common, they often result in serious injuries or death when they do occur. Details… Read More →

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2025

The impact of a collision between two vehicles can have a major impact on your body. If you have recently been in a car accident in Tennessee, you may be experiencing pain, limitations and other impacts that are a result of the crash. Sometimes, the severity of an injury and… Read More →

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2025

Tractor-trailers are massive, weighing up to 80,000 lbs. when fully loaded. Driving alongside one of these behemoths can be intimidating. But as the economy continues to grow in Tennessee and across the United States, more commercial trucks will be needed to ship goods across the country. Since tractor-trailers are so… Read More →

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2025

When medical treatment is sought in Tennessee, the patient trusts that an acceptable level of care will be provided. Of course, doctors and nurses are human, and humans often make mistakes. Unfortunately, when mistakes occur during treatment, the patient can be seriously hurt or even killed, and this is often… Read More →

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