# Site: justicetn.com # URL: https://justicetn.com # Generated: 2026-10-11 03:01:00 # Version: 1.3 # File Type: llms.txt # Total Pages: 21 --- ## Distracted Driving URL: https://justicetn.com/distracted-driving/ Today as I was driving to work, I saw on the TDOT board that there were 956 traffic fatalities in 2016 and 943 fatalities so far in 2017. How many of those car accidents and motorcycle accidents involved texting and driving? How many more accidents happened that involved serious personal injury? As I was driving, I started observing drivers in the surrounding vehicles. More than half of the drivers were either texting and driving or talking on the cell phone with no blue tooth. A woman talking on her cell phone near West Town Mall pulled over into my lane without looking or signaling and I had to swerve into the shoulder to avoid her hitting the front end of my vehicle. What if I hadn't been paying attention to her and we had an accident? There would definitely have been significant property damage if not injury, which would have then involved insurance companies and possible rate increases over an accident that was completely avoidable.... --- ## 'Tis the Season URL: https://justicetn.com/tis-the-season/ As I'm sure many of you have noticed, traffic is a nightmare this time of year! Not only are people out and about doing their usual day to day business, but they are also trying to cram in their holiday shopping, visiting relatives and heading to Christmas events. It's important to be aware of your surroundings. You must pay close attention to the road and other drivers around you, as many of them are distracted by other things (i.e. cell phone calls, texting, eating on the run, etc.). In addition, always keep your important papers, registration and insurance card, somewhere accessible in your vehicle in case you may need them. Should you be involved in an accident, keep these things in mind: 1. Call the authorities immediately and notify them of the accident. 2. Check on the other drivers to see if they are injured. If they are injured, be sure to notify 911 so emergency help can be dispatched immediately. 3. Exchange insurance information with the other drivers.... --- ## New Year, New Laws for Tennessee URL: https://justicetn.com/new-year-new-laws-tennessee/ You may or may not have heard that Tennessee will have 16 new laws which will go into effect January 1, 2018. Some of the new laws might not affect everyone, but some will affect many. Here are a few that may affect you: • Cell Phone Usage in School Zones - Anyone using a handheld cell phone while in an active school zone may receive a fine of up to $50. • Headlights - It is illegal for vehicles to have any color lights on the front other than white or amber lights. An exception is only made for emergency vehicles, law enforcement, school buses and mail carriers. • Handgun Permits - Individuals who submit proof that they passed either combat-pistol training or small-arms pistol training while serving in the USAF are exempt from the firing-range portion of handgun carry permit training.... --- ## The Accident Wasn't My Fault So Why Should My Insurance Have To Pay? URL: https://justicetn.com/accident-wasnt-fault-insurance-pay/ The Accident Wasn’t My Fault So My Insurance Shouldn’t Have To Pay My Bills It has been my experience in meeting with new clients after an accident that they do not know how insurance works involving such matters. In fact, more often than not, clients feel that since they were not at fault for the accident their own insurance should not have to pay their bills. While I can certainly understand this mentality, it is not how things work in our state. In addition, many times prior to seeking legal advice, a client may have had a conversation with the carrier for the other party who told them just send us your bills and we’ll pay them. While ultimately in the end, sometime down the road, if their insured is found at fault, and once you are finished treating, they will pay your bills, that is not true initially and your bills will go unpaid until the above criteria is met. To further complicate matters, time is of the essence and medical providers want to be paid.... --- ## Property Damage- Things You Need To Know URL: https://justicetn.com/property-damage-things-need-know/ Property Damage – Things You Need To Know It is important to be sure you are properly insured when it comes to your motorcycle or vehicle. It has been my experience that many times clients do not understand exactly what the insurance company will and will not pay for. Just because you’ve been involved in an accident and your property has been damaged doesn’t mean that you will always walk away happy and satisfied. Many times, clients are disappointed to learn that the insurance company will only pay the blue book value of the vehicle. I encourage clients to do their own research and know the value of their vehicle before negotiating with the property damage adjuster. If you are driving an older vehicle often times this results in a totaled vehicle and not enough money to replace it. This can put you in a real bind. Likewise, if you’ve made modifications to your bike or vehicle and your insurance company was not aware, you may be out of luck. It is important to know your coverage.... --- ## Picking The Right Attorney Is Important....... URL: https://justicetn.com/picking-right-attorney-important/ How do you know you are picking the right attorney? You look to the attorney’s experience. How many years has he been practicing law? What type of cases has he handled over his career? You wouldn’t want a tax attorney handling your car accident case. The same way you wouldn’t want a personal injury attorney handling your taxes. Does the attorney have experience on both sides of the aisle? These are all questions you want to ask when hiring an attorney because the consultation is a job interview, you are the employer and the attorney is the potential employee. So why should you hire Meridith Bond and let him get you the justice you deserve? Mr. Bond has been practicing law for over 50 years. He has always handled personal injury cases, car accident cases, motorcycle accident cases, trucking accident cases, and mass tort actions. Mr. Bond started out his career as a personal injury defense attorney.... --- ## Why Choose Us? URL: https://justicetn.com/why-choose-us/ If you or a loved one have been injured in a motor vehicle accident you may be entitled to recover damages.  Hiring the right lawyer is crucial.   You want to hire the person who has experience dealing with these types of claims.  Mr. Bond has over 50 years’ experience dealing with these types of claims and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.  He has experience on both sides of the aisle and has tried cases in many states.  This experience works to your advantage. Mr. Bond is familiar with complex litigation and will be the attorney solely responsible for handling your matter.  He handles each case as if it were his own and devotes his practice to representing those injured as a result of the negligence of others.  From the moment the firm is hired, Mr. Bond gets to work collecting critical information such as evidence from the scene, photographs of the scene and injuries, obtaining witness statements, collecting medical records and billing, etc.... --- ## The Bond Law Firm Cares URL: https://justicetn.com/the-bond-law-firm-cares/ Attorneys quite frankly often aren’t liked by the general public. It is true this can be said about many professions. However, Mr. Bond and his team pride themselves in being different. Mr. Bond and his team get to know each client on an individual basis and treat their clients like family. They take every case to heart and represent their clients vigorously. When a client’s case wraps up hugs are often exchanged as true friendships have been formed. Mr. Bond has formed relationships that have led to repeat business from clients referring family members, friends and coworkers. At the Bond Law Firm, we truly mean that we are by your side, on your side, every step of the way. Ask our former clients! Should you hire our firm you will receive personalized attention. Our firm is client centric and Mr. Bond handles every client’s case personally. He is approachable, down to earth and accessible to his clients. He and his staff keep clients informed every step of the way.... --- ## Mistakes Can Be Avoided When Hiring The Right Attorney URL: https://justicetn.com/mistakes-can-be-avoided-when-hiring-the-right-attorney/ Hiring the right attorney with the right experience can keep you from making a mistake that could cost you money. There are many reasons to choose wisely. An experienced attorney will ensure that the necessary evidence is collected and will leave no stone unturned when it comes to vigorously representing their client. This may include a visit to the scene of the accident, coming to the hospital to take photographs to document injuries, hiring an accident reconstructionist who will obtain scene photos etc. before valuable evidence is lost. An experienced attorney will prevent you from giving statements that could damage your case. Remember the average person is at a disadvantage when dealing with insurance adjusters. An experienced attorney will keep you from settling too early or for too little money. An experienced attorney knows the value of your claim and will not let the insurance adjuster undervalue your claim. They have negotiating experience that is invaluable.... --- ## Home URL: https://justicetn.com/ # Knoxville car accident attorney with 50+ years of experience. Trusted by thousands of clients over his career, Mr. Bond and the Bond Law Firm have your back when you have been injured. Contact MR. BOND 865.770.3741 ## Your trusted Knoxville attorney. ## We're standing by to fight for you. ### Car Accident Know your rights. Are you the victim of a car accident? You or your loved ones may have rights or be entitled to compensation that you are not aware of. Insurance companies are hard to deal with, let us help. ### Motorcycle Accident Motorcycle riders are at far greater risk of being injured in an accident. If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, let us get you the compensation you deserve. ### Trucking Accident If you or your loved one have been the victim of an accident involving a tractor trailer it is important that you contact us immediately. Time is of the essence.... --- ## Practice Areas URL: https://justicetn.com/practice-areas/ ### Car Accident Know your rights. Are you the victim of a car accident? You or your loved ones may have rights or be entitled to compensation that you are not aware of. Insurance companies are hard to deal with, let us help. ### Slip and Fall Slip and fall accidents can happen at the grocery store, walking down the street or at a sporting event. You may be entitled to compensation if injured. ### Motorcycle Accident Motorcycle riders are at far greater risk of being injured in an accident. If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, let us get you the compensation you deserve. ### Wrongful Death Have you lost a loved one as the result of a “wrongful death”? Wrongful death is due to the negligence and/or carelessness of another. ### Trucking Accident If you or your loved one have been the victim of an accident involving a tractor trailer it is important that you contact us immediately. Time is of the essence.... --- ## Wrongful Death URL: https://justicetn.com/practice-areas/wrongful-death/ ## Know your rights if you have lost a loved one due to negligence and or carelessness of another party. Have you lost a loved one as the result of a “wrongful death”? Wrongful death is due to the negligence and/or carelessness of another party. There are statutes which establish the protocol for who can bring a wrongful death action. Individuals such as a spouse, children and/or siblings may be able to bring an action. Give us a call and we can advise you of your rights. ## How the law values wrongful death claims: How do you place a value on human life? The loss of a loved one is invaluable; however, courts and juries are faced with and required to do just so in these types of actions. The primary measure of damage in a wrongful death case is financial loss. This presents difficulties when dealing with the death of a child or elderly person. When the loss is that of a working parent, the loss to their family is more quantifiable.... --- ## Settlements and Verdicts URL: https://justicetn.com/settlements-and-verdicts/ The following represent a small sample of the settlements and jury verdicts obtained by Mr. Bond over the course of his career $10.6 million | Jury Verdict | Paralysis suffered from trucking accident. $100,000 | Settlement | Soft tissue injuries to neck, back & hip from auto accident. $475,000  | Settlement | Personal injury due to boat fire. $60,000  | Jury Verdict | Facial scar due to fall from deck collapse. $275,000  | Settlement | Injury due to fall at airport. $598,000  | Settlement | Head injuries from auto accident. $298,000  | Settlement | Fractured leg due to motorcycle accident. $60,000  | Settlement | Broken shoulder due to fall at movie theatre. $360,000  | Jury Verdict | Shoulder injury sustained while working for the railroad. $250,000  | Settlement | Neck injury due to motorcycle accident. $60,000  | Settlement | Exacerbation of pre-existing shoulder injury due to motorcycle accident.... --- ## Contact Us URL: https://justicetn.com/contact/ ### 1316 Morrell Road Knoxville, TN 37919 ### Phone: (865) 770-3741 Fax: (865) 684-4932 ### bond@justicetn.com ### Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: Upon Request --- ## Firm History URL: https://justicetn.com/about/ ## Our proven, trusted approach. The Bond Law Firm handles each case as if it was our own. Our practice is client centric placing you and your needs first. Meridith Bond handles each case personally and does not pass your case off to another attorney. Whether you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident , motorcycle accident , trucking accident , slip and fall or your family member wrongfully died as the result of another’s negligence, your case receives the attention it deserves from the first day you walk in the door. The moment you hire the Bond Law Firm, we spring into action collecting valuable information such as accident reports, medical records, witness statements and much more. Attorney Meridith Bond represents clients in Knoxville and across the state of Tennessee in car accidents , motorcycle accidents , trucking accidents , slip and falls , wrongful death cases , and other wrongful injury cases. ## Over 85 years of litigation experience.... --- ## Frequently Asked Questions URL: https://justicetn.com/faq/ Everyone has questions about the what ifs or whether or not they have a claim. We are going to try and answer some of those for you here. Don't hesitate to give us a call, (865) 770-3741, if you have other questions. We are here to help! You only have one year to file a personal injury action whether it is a car accident, motorcycle accident, trucking accident, or wrongful death claim Our experience sets us apart from our competition. The sooner we start working on your personal injury claim the sooner we can achieve an excellent result for you. In fact, over the years, we have learned that the sooner we get involved and start the process, the better the outcome for our client. We’re just a phone call away. Contact us today to discuss your case and whether or not we can assist you and your family. We know that your case is of the utmost importance to you and likely a very significant event in your life. We understand that and want to represent you.... --- ## Testimonials URL: https://justicetn.com/testimonials/ I always felt like I was kept informed of the status of my case. The office was informal and makes you feel comfortable. Most of all and very important to me, it was always easy to talk to someone. Mr Bond and Lisa were always available. I will use the Bond Law firm again and will recommend them to my friends. J.M. Client Mr. Bond and Lisa really did a fantastic job for me. A.L. Client Mr. Bond and his staff were very professional and courteous. I was very pleased with how they handled my personal injury case. I recommend Mr. Bond to anyone seeking counsel. N.C. Client My husband was involved in a serious auto accident. He was struck by another driver which caused him to sustain a broken neck. His car was totaled and he was out of work for months. We contacted Mr. Bond and Lisa. They were wonderful. They worked diligently to my husband taken care of.... --- ## Car Accident URL: https://justicetn.com/practice-areas/car-accident/ ## Call Mr. Bond today if you are looking for a car accident lawyer in Knoxville with with decades of experience and a personal touch. At Bond Law Firm, we believe that every client deserves personal, attentive legal representation. We are a small, locally owned firm, and that’s what sets us apart. When you work with us, you’re not just a case number. Meridith Bond personally handles every case, ensuring that your unique situation receives the focus and care it deserves. We stand by your side every step of the way, working tirelessly to secure the compensation you need to move forward. ## Your Rights After a Car Accident in Tennessee If you’ve been in a car accident in Knoxville or anywhere in Tennessee, it’s essential to understand your rights. Tennessee law allows victims of car accidents to seek compensation for the damages they suffer. However, the legal system can be complex, and navigating it without guidance can lead to costly mistakes.... --- ## Motorcycle Accident URL: https://justicetn.com/practice-areas/motorcycle-accident/ ## Call Mr. Bond today if you are looking for a motorcycle accident lawyer in Knoxville with decades of experience and a personal touch. At Bond Law Firm, we believe that every client deserves personal, attentive legal representation. We are a small, locally owned firm, and that’s what sets us apart. When you work with us, you’re not just a case number. Meridith Bond personally handles every case, ensuring that your unique situation receives the focus and care it deserves. We stand by your side every step of the way, working tirelessly to secure the compensation you need to move forward. ## Your Rights After a Motorcycle Accident in Tennessee If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident in Knoxville or anywhere in Tennessee, it’s crucial to understand your rights. Motorcycle accidents can lead to severe injuries, and Tennessee law allows victims to seek compensation for the damages they suffer.... --- ## Trucking Accident URL: https://justicetn.com/practice-areas/trucking-accident/ ## Call Mr. Bond today if you are looking for a trucking accident lawyer in Knoxville with decades of experience and a personal touch. At Bond Law Firm, we understand how devastating trucking accidents can be. Due to the size and weight of tractor-trailers, these accidents often result in serious injuries and significant property damage. As a small, locally owned firm, we provide personalized, attentive legal representation for every client. Meridith Bond personally handles every case, ensuring your situation receives the focus it deserves. We are here to fight for your rights and secure the compensation you need to move forward. ## Your Rights After a Trucking Accident in Tennessee Trucking accidents involve more complexities than standard car accidents. In addition to the driver, trucking companies and manufacturers may also be liable for your injuries. Tennessee law allows victims of trucking accidents to seek compensation for damages they suffer.... --- ## Slip and Fall URL: https://justicetn.com/practice-areas/slip-and-fall/ ## Call Mr. Bond today if you are looking for a slip and fall lawyer in Knoxville with decades of experience and a personal touch. At Bond Law Firm, we understand how life-changing a slip and fall or premises liability accident can be. From severe injuries to mounting medical bills, these accidents often leave victims in a vulnerable position. As a small, locally owned firm, we offer personalized, attentive representation to help you secure the compensation you deserve. Meridith Bond personally handles each case, ensuring that you receive the care and attention you need to recover. ## Your Rights After a Slip and Fall Accident in Tennessee If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident or any other premises liability situation in Knoxville, it’s essential to understand your rights. Property owners have a legal obligation to keep their premises safe for visitors. When they fail to do so, and injuries occur as a result, victims are entitled to seek compensation.... ---