top of page

BLOG
Search


HOW TO GATHER EVIDENCE TO BUILD STRONG CASE
In order to be successful in proving negligence in a personal injury claim, a plaintiff needs to gather as much evidence as possible. The...
theclarkefirm


4 ELEMENTS OF A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
The basis of any personal injury claim is proof of negligence, which is conduct that falls short of reasonable standards for protecting...
theclarkefirm


TYPES OF PUBLIC INDECENCY OFFENSES
You've probably heard reports of crimes known as “public indecency,” but what you may not know is that this is actually an umbrella term...
theclarkefirm


YOUR WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM QUESTIONS, ANSWERED!
If a loved one has recently passed away as a result of injuries or an accident that was no fault of their own, you may have the ability...
theclarkefirm


HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FIRST COURT APPEARANCE
If you've never had to appear in court before, being forced to appear before a judge can be one of the most intimidating you've ever had...
theclarkefirm
WHAT IS "IMPLIED CONSENT?"
When you are arrested and charged with driving under the influence, you are required to adhere to a blood alcohol content test by either...
theclarkefirm
HOW TO FIGHT FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence is a serious problem that deserves to be treated with the utmost caution and care, but there's an ugly consequence of...
theclarkefirm
HOW TO AVOID SLIP & FALL ACCIDENTS DURING THE WINTER
A study conducted by the National Safety Council estimates that slip and fall accidents happen 25,000 times a day in the United Sates....
theclarkefirm
SAYING "SORRY" AFTER AN ACCIDENT CAN HURT YOUR CLAIM
Following an accident, any form of apology can be taken as an admission of fault by insurance adjusters investigating your claim....
theclarkefirm
TENNESSEE MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAWS
Marijuana is a fairly controversial subject these days for a number of reasons, mostly having to do with the fact that different states...
theclarkefirm
CAN I DRIVE AFTER A DUI CONVICTION?
The state of Tennessee considers driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to be a serious offense. If you are convicted, you will...
theclarkefirm
FIVE TIPS FOR HELPING PARTY GUESTS AVOID A DUI
Everyone wants their party to be a hit, and over the years one of the best ways to make sure that happens is to offer plenty of adult...
theclarkefirm
REASONS WHY A CRIMINAL RECORD CAN HAUNT YOU
Your public record is an extremely important part of your livelihood in many ways. Every time you have some sort of a public affair, such...
theclarkefirm
FIVE WAYS TO SABOTAGE YOUR DUI DEFENSE
If you are arrested for driving drunk, you will have a very limited amount of time to assemble your defense before your hearing in court....
theclarkefirm
AVOID A DUI THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
The holidays mean celebrations and festive traditions for many people, often involving alcohol. People consume this alcohol and then get...
theclarkefirm
FIVE CRIMES COMMON DURING THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays may be a time for good will and generosity, but criminals do not stop just for a celebration. In fact, the holidays often...
theclarkefirm
WERE YOU ARRESTED FOR DUI THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND?
Labor Day is traditionally one of the most deadly weekends of the year in terms of fatalities caused by drunk drivers. This means that...
theclarkefirm
ATTORNEY DAVID CLARKE DEFENDS CLIENT IN VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER CASE
Attorney David Clarke appeared in court this week to represent his client, Gareion Simmons in a probable cause hearing. Simmons is...
theclarkefirm
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MIRANDA RIGHTS
“You have the right to remain silent.” We've all seen a television show or movie where law enforcement finally catches up with the...
theclarkefirm
DO I HAVE TO ALLOW THE POLICE TO SEARCH MY HOME OR MY CAR?
Generally no, unless the police have a signed search warrant. In most circumstances, you can refuse to consent to a search by the police...
theclarkefirm
bottom of page