The Hamilton Firm Blog

Effective December 1, 2025 With the addition of William (“Bill”) Rieder to our team, we now offer mediation services throughout the State of Tennessee. Bill’s extensive background as counsel for both Plaintiffs and Defendants gives him a unique ability to see issues from all perspectives. While some mediators focus on one side, Bill understands both—making…

From all of us at The Hamilton Firm LLC, we want to extend congratulations to Attorney Patrick Cruise for his selection as a Mid-South Super Lawyer for the 12th time! Attorney Cruise has been recognized by Super Lawyers in 2013 – 2016 and 2018 – 2025, all his work with Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff cases. Super Lawyers selection only…

Subject to a couple of important exceptions, the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims in Tennessee is one year from the date of the injury causing event (not necessarily the date of death). The one-year statute of limitation applies to minors as well. Thus, regardless of whether the wrongful death beneficiary is a minor,…

Cycling is a popular mode of transportation and recreation in Tennessee. Whether you bike to work, ride for exercise, or simply enjoy leisurely outings, it is important to know the rules of the road designed to protect cyclists. Tennessee has implemented clear guidelines to create safely shared roadways between vehicles and bicycles, which will likely…

Last month, Georgia Senate Bill 68 passed the legislature and now awaits the signature of Governor Brian Kemp. He is expected to sign it once it reaches his desk. This legislation could have a big impact on litigation in Georgia as it brings different forms of tort reform. Senate Bill 68 does many things to…

The rules of the road are guidelines designed to keep everyone safe, prevent accidents, and promote harmony between pedestrians and drivers. Whether you’re walking to work, strolling your neighborhood, or exploring a city, understanding these rules can make a big difference for your safety and the safety of others. Important Pedestrian Rules of the Road…

In Roland Brown v. HDR Logistics, LLC, the plaintiff, Mr. Brown, sued the defendant, HDR Logistics (HDR), after suffering injuries when an employee’s tractor-trailer collided with his tractor-trailer. Brown obtained a default judgment for $750,000 in trial court after HDR failed to respond to the complaint, which had been served on their registered agent appointed…

Patrick Cruise and Annette Kelley just finished up a jury trial in Newton County, Georgia. Our client sustained an abrasion to her arm and lower back pain as the result of a car wreck. The insurance company offered to settle the case for a low amount before trial. We tried to be reasonable: our client…

From all of us at The Hamilton Firm LLC, we want to extend congratulations to Attorney Patrick Cruise for his selection to the Mid-South Top 100 Tennessee Super Lawyers® 2024. To earn this title, an attorney must not only be considered “outstanding” enough to be selected to Super Lawyers but also go above and beyond…