Helpful Internet Resources

Car and Truck Accidents

Bicycle and Auto Traffic Safety Facts: This Bicycle and Auto Safety Fact sheet is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to report on and inform the public about the dangers associated with bicycles.
Customer Automated Tracking System – Accidents: The Customer Automated Tracking System is used by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to record the details and time of accidents in order to compile accurate statistical data for use in accident prevention.
Fatality Analysis Reporting System: The Fatality Analysis Reporting System is a tool of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that is used to track traffic fatalities based on specifics of the accident and the year in which it occured.
Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics: This link provides a list of statistics about accidents and the most common factors that can be attributed to accidents as well as the types of injuries that can be expected.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is a government agency dedicated to achieving the highest standards of motor vehicle and highway safety.
Teenage Drivers and Car Accidents:
Teenage Drivers and Car Accidents is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and gives tips and statistical data that can help prevent accidents involving teenage drivers.

Aviation Accidents

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association: The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to general aviation.
The Organization promotes safety through training and strives to keep aviation fun as well as affordable.
Aviation Safety Network: The Aviation Safety Network is a private, independent initiative that covers accidents and safety issues with regards to airliners, military transport planes and corporate jets.
The ASN Safety Database contains detailed, up to date and reliable descriptions of over 10,700 incidents, hijackings and accidents.
Helicopter Association International:

The Helicopter Association Internatinal provides its members with services that directly benefit their operations, and advances the international helicopter community by providing programs that enhance safety, encourage professionalism and economic viability while promoting the unique contributions vertical flight offers society.
International Council of Air Shows: The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) is a not-for-profit organization made up of professionals involved in the air show industry.
The purpose of this organization is to help maintain safety at air shows by promoting continued training of air show personel and acting as a resource and data base for air show safety standards.
The ICAS also acts to promote the air show industry to the media and the general public.
NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System:
The Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) is a program run by NASA that collects, analyzes, and responds to voluntarily submitted aviation safety incident reports in order to lessen the likelihood of aviation accidents.
National Business Aviation Association: The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The Association represents more than 8,000 Member Companies of all sizes and located across the country.
NTSB National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB): The National Transportation Safety Board is an independant U.S. federal government agency that investigates many types of accidents including aviation accidents.

Medical Malpractice

American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons: The American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons provides musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons around the world.
American College of Emergency Physicians: The American College of Emergency Physicians supports and promotes the interests of emergency physicians and their patients.
American College of Surgeons: The American College of Surgeons is an organization that strives to improve the care of surgical patients and safeguard the standards of care by which patients are protected.
American Medical Association: The American Medical Association helps patients by helping doctors unite across the nation to share information about their profession.
Birth Defect Research for Children: Birth Defect Researc for Children Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and expectant parents about birth defects.
Cerebral Palsy at Medline Plus: Medline Plus provides information regarding Cerebral Palsy as well as contact information and forums for discussion for those concerned with the disease.
Gray’s Anatomy of the Human Body: An online version of the medical textbook, Grey's Anatomy of the Human Body, that serves as an extensive reference to all parts of the human body.
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation: The March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization commited to the health of babies through birth defect prevention. This organization also strives to reduce infant mortality and premature birth.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes:
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes strives to reduce the burden of neurological disease.
National Library of Medicine:
The National Library of Medicine is available here in the form of an online search engine which provides millians of citations via medical journals.
Neurosurgical Congress:
The Neurosurgical Congress Journal provides a comprehensive guide to the controversial world of neurosurgry.
ObGyn.net Website: ObGyn.net Website provides a social networking forum for ObGyn Doctors to communicate in order to improve women's health worldwide.
Shoulder Dystocia Info and Facts: This Shoulder Dystocia site provides information and facts relating to this complication of birth where the baby's shoulder becomes lodged behind the mother's pubic bone.
Spinal Cord Injury Information: Created by a quadriplegic for people like himself, this free site contains the best links on the net regarding spinal cord injuries.
Yale University School of Medicine Heart: The Yale University School of Medicine Heart Book provides information on diagnosing, treating, and preventing heart problems.

Workers Compensation

Brachial Plexus Network: United Brachial Plexus Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and support to those suffering from or concerned with brachial plexus injuries.
Guide to Workers Compensation Benefits in Tennessee: This link contains facts and frequently asked questions about worker's compensation in Tennessee.
Rules of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development: This link contains rules of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development regarding the worker's compensation system in the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development: The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development administers the worker's compensation system in the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee Workers Compensation Forms: All forms related to worker's compensation in Tennessee provided by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
U.S. Department of Labor Workers Compensation: This site contains information about the U.S. Department of Labor, which administers the worker's compensation system for the United States Government.
Workers Comp Insurance in Tennessee: Provides information, forums, links, stories, and articles regarding worker's compensation inssurance in the state of Tennessee.
Workers Compensation for State of Tennessee Employees: Worker's Compensation information for employees of the state of Tennessee. State employees worker's compensation is handled by the Division of Claims Administration.
Workers Compensation Service Center: WorkersCompensation.com provides facts, news, information, contact numbers, and recomendations for professional help related to the worker's compensation system in Tennessee.

Legal Associations

Americian Association for Justice:
the Americian Association for Justice (AAJ) was formally known as The Americian Trial Lawyer's Association (ATLA).

The Mission of AAJ is to promote a fair and effective justice system-and to support the work of attorneys in their efforts to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America's courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests.
Nashville Bar Association:
The Nashville Bar Association brings together lawyers from the Nashville area in order to improve the practice of law through education, service, and fellowship.
Tennessee Association for Justice:
The Tennessee Association for Justice (TAJ) was formally named the Tennessee Trial Lawyers (TTLA). The purpose and goals of TAJ are:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States

To advance the science of jurisprudence

To train in all fields and phases of advocacy

To promote the administration of justice for the public good

To uphold the honor and dignity of the profession of law

To advance the cause of those who are damaged in person or property and who must seek redress therefore

To encourage mutual support and cooperation among members of the bar

To uphold and improve the adversary system and trial by jury
Tennessee Bar Association:
The Tennessee Bar Association provides fellowship and educational opportunities to members of the Tennessee legal community.
The Americian Trial Lawyer's Association:
The American Trial Lawyers Association is a national organization composed of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state. Membership is obtained through special invitation and is extended only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile as trial lawyers, both civil plaintiff and criminal defense.

It is the mission of The American Trial Lawyers Association to provide news, information, and education to attorneys who practice or have an interest in trial work, including civil plaintiff and criminal defense law.

The American Trial Lawyers Association is a professional and business organization designed to provide high quality, relevant, and innovative legal programs which are essential in dealing with current issues facing the trial lawyer.

Legal Research Links

Legal Research Cornell Law: The Legal Information Institute is a not-for-profit group that creates materials that allow everyone to access and understand the laws that govern them.
Legal Research Law.com: Law.com provides a free resource to the definitions of legal terms.
Statutes and Laws of Tennessee:
The Tennessee Code Annotated provides access to all Statutes and Laws of Tennessee.

Courts:

Davidson County (Nashville) Chancery Court:
The Chancery Court of Davidson County generally hears all cases of a non-criminal nature. These include, but are not limited to, employment lawsuits, real property and commercial litigation, contract disputes and constitutional issues.
Davidson County (Nashville) Circuit and General Sessions Court: The Davidson County (Nashville) Circuit and General Sessions Court handles worker's compensation claims, domestic matters, contract disputes, civil torts, condemnations, and the administration of estates. This court also handles matters of Metro code violation such as parking tickets.
Putman County, Tennessee Chancery Court, Clerk and Master: The Putnam County Chancery Court hears all non-criminal cases for Putnam County, Tennessee. These include, but are not limited to, divorce, boundary disputes, custody disputes, worker's compensation and delinquent taxes.
Putman County, Tennessee Circuit Court Clerk: The Putnam County, Tennessee Circuit Court Clerk handles the daily business of the court. These duties include passport issuance, fine collection and warrant issuance for Putnam County, Tennessee.
Supreme Court of the United States: The United States Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. The Supreme Court's role is set forth in Article III of the United States Constitution.
Tennessee Supreme Court: The Tennessee Supreme Court is the highest court in the state and serves as the court of last resort for appeals. This court consists of five justices that interpret the laws and constitution of the state of Tennessee.
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit hears appeals from the federal district courts located inside the Sixth District. The Sixth district is one of twelve in the nation and has jurisdiction over Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Tennessee.
United States District Court (Eastern District): The Eastern District Federal Court handles federal cases in East Tennesse. This court's jurisdiction covers 41 counties in East Tennessee.
Wilson County, Tennessee Courts: This site provides information on all of the courts in Wilson County, Tennessee. Listed are the types of cases handled by each of the courts in Wilson County.

Community Links

City of Carthage, Tennessee:
This site serves as an interactive resource to the services and departments of Smith county and the city of Carthage.
City of Cookeville, Tennessee: The official site of Cookville, TN. Here you can find out most anything you want to know about Cookeville's city government and the services it provides.
City of Hartsville, Trousdale County, Tennessee: The official site for the City of Hartsville in Trousdale County, Tennessee. This site contains information pertaining to the local government, buisnesses, history, education and tourism.
City of Lafayette, Tennessee:
The official web site of Lafayette, TN. This site provides information about the departments and services provided by the city of Lafayette. Also provided is information about businesses and local events.
City of Lebanon, Tennessee: The city of Lebanon's official site provides information about all city departments and visitor information. Also available are links to city statistics and demographics.
City of Mt Juliet, Tennessee:
The official site of the city of Mt.Juliet provides information on all city departments and services. Included is information about the city as well as employment opportunities and economic development.
Herald Citizen Newspaper Cookeville: The Herald Citizen Newspaper reports on local news stories in Cookville TN.
Lebanon Democrat: The Lebanon Democrat was founded in 1888 and continues to be the primary communicator of news in Wilson County. The Lebanon Democrat is published daily, Monday through Saturday and is traditionally an award winning newspaper.
Nashville Business Journal: The Nashville Buisness Journal covers banking and finance, the legal profession, courts, professional services and nonprofits for the city of Nashville. The Nashville Buisness Journal is also an important resource for the small buisnesses of the Nashville area.
Nashville City Search: Nashville City Search provides information about buisnesses and services in and around Nashville. Using a rating system Nashville City Search also provides some insight into the quality of the businesses in the area.
Nashville Metro Government: The Nashville Metropolitan Government of Davidson County Tennessee. This site is home to the Mayor's office and the Metro Council and contains news and information pertaining to the daily operation of the city of Nashville.
Nashville Scene Newspaper: The Nashville Scene Newspaper is a guide to the arts and entertainment side of Nashville. The Scene provides locations and times of musical performances around the city as well as commentary on acts that have performed or will perform in Nashville's diverse music and arts venues. This publication also serves as a guide to Nashville's dining establishments.
Tennessean Newspaper: The Tennessean is a newspaper that covers events in Middle Tennessee. Everything from statewide newstories to local city stories are covered. News can be filtered by choosing a specific county as well.
Wilson County, Tennessee: This site provides information on Wilson County Tennessee. Located within are links to the Mayor's office, court clerks, county commision, agriculture dept., tourism and other county offices.
Wilson Post: TheWilson Post serves as the local newspaper for all of Wilson County. Inside you will find news, sports, weather and events focused on Wilson County.