Personal injury law governs cases involving individuals becoming injured at no fault of their own. This includes auto, motorcycle, tractor trailer, bicycle, etc. Two other types of personal injury cases are wrongful death and premise liability. Wrongful death and premise liability cases occur when a company or party’s negligence result in the injury or death of another party. The difference between a personal injury case and a criminal case is that the defendant is not suspected of knowingly entering into criminal activity in personal injury cases.

Wrongful death can occur in various ways; however, the common thread in a wrongful death case is that the actions of a person or entity resulted in the death of an individual(s) without criminal intent. In layman’s terms, the individual or entity was not plotting a crime or murder, but their actions resulted in the death of another. Circumstances such as vehicle crashes and medical malpractice are two examples that could lead to a wrongful death claim.

Premise liability can occur when an individual becomes injured due to a company’s negligence at their business or public property. You could be entitled to compensation via a premise liability case if you suffered injury from dangerous conditions at a public place or business. An example of a premise liability case could be a slip and fall accident with no “slippery when wet” sign. Usually, premise liability cases occur when the responsible party knows about hazardous conditions but does nothing about them.

You have a certain set of reasonable expectations when you purchase a product. One of those reasonable expectations is safety unless labeled otherwise. If a particular product has caused you harm, you may be able to file a product liability case against the company that produced the product.

Cornell Law School defines “Manufacturing Defect” as “a defect in a product that was not intended. This defect occurs when a product departs from its intended design and is more dangerous than consumers expect the product to be.”

You may be entitled to legal compensation if you have experienced physical harm or loss due to a manufacturing defect. Rucker, Rucker, and Aymett are experienced in product liability claims and manufacturing defect cases and know how to help you get the maximum compensation for your loss.

No one plans to experience health issues or negative ramifications when they purchase a product. Nothing can replace you or your loved one’s health. However, a compensation claim may help bring justice to your case. Filing a manufacturer’s defect lawsuit may also protect others from experiencing the damages you or your loved one incurred.

Whether you are a small business owner, a large corporation, or an employee, it is essential to understand employment law. Employment law encompasses business and employee guidelines that must be followed to maintain a fair and equitable workplace environment. The two aspects that make up employment law are workers’ compensation and employment discrimination. Whether you are an individual or a business seeking legal guidance in one of these areas, Rucker Rucker and Aymett may be able to help you with your case.

Worker’s compensation may be applicable for employees that have become injured at their place of work due to on-the-job activities. For example, suppose someone works for a construction site and falls from a ladder, injuring themselves while doing a job-related activity. That person may qualify for a worker’s compensation claim in that case. If you were injured in a work-related activity and believe you qualify for worker’s compensation, Rucker, Rucker & Aymett can help you explore your options.

Rucker, Rucker, and Aymett also represent businesses in workers’ compensation claims. Our law firm can help your company negotiate the terms of your employee’s workers’ compensation case.

It is against the law to dismiss an employee for a reason concerning their gender, age, ethnicity, religious background, or sexual orientation. If you believe you have been fired from your job for a reason other than your performance, you may have an employment discrimination case.

Small business litigation is a process in which qualified attorneys represent small businesses in non-criminal cases or disputes. These cases can involve business-to-business, business-to-employee, and business-to-consumer contentions. These cases can include breach of contract, non-compete violations, patents, copyright issues, and any other legal violations, excluding criminal intent.

As a small business owner, facing or pursuing business litigation can be daunting. Whether defending your reputation or seeking what is owed to you, it is essential to employ a knowledgeable, experienced attorney in small business litigation disputes. The attorneys at Rucker, Rucker, and Aymett understand the trials you go through as a small business because they have been helping businesses in these cases for decades.

As the longest-standing law firm in Rutherford County, we can employ our years of experience to help you in your small business litigation case. Having practiced law in Middle Tennessee for over 160 years, our firm has a vested interest in this community and, therefore, your business.