Hagar and Phillips - Auto Accidents

DUI Arrests Are Rising in Wilson County, TN

DUI arrests have been trending upward in Wilson County in recent years, reflecting increased enforcement efforts and heightened attention to impaired driving. For drivers, this means greater odds of encountering roadside stops, saturation patrols, and checkpoints, particularly during weekends, holidays, and special events. Understanding how DUI cases are typically handled and what is at stake can help motorists navigate this environment more thoughtfully.

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Bicycle Accident Litigation in Tennessee: Legal Options After a Collision‍

Bicycles share Tennessee roads with cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles, but cyclists are far more likely to be involved in collisions. A single impact can lead to broken bones, head injuries, and long recoveries. Understanding your legal options after a bicycle accident helps you protect your health, your finances, and your future. Hagar & Phillips Law Firm in Lebanon, Tennessee, represents injured cyclists across Middle Tennessee and guides them through the claims process step by step.

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Wrongful Death Litigation in Tennessee

When a loved one dies due to another’s negligence or wrongful act, Tennessee law provides surviving family members a pathway to seek justice through a wrongful death claim. This legal action holds responsible parties accountable and helps secure financial stability for those left behind. At Hagar & Phillips Law Firm in Lebanon, Tennessee, we guide families through Tennessee’s specific wrongful death statutes with compassion.

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Bond, Bail, and Release Conditions in Tennessee

Being arrested in Tennessee is stressful, and the process that follows can feel confusing, especially when it comes to bond, bail, and what happens before your case is resolved. At Hagar & Phillips Law Firm in Lebanon, we help clients and their families understand these steps so they can make smart decisions and protect their rights.

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Search and Seizure Basics: When Can Police Search Your Car in Tennessee?

Police cannot search every car they stop in Tennessee; when a search is legal depends on specific rules under the Fourth Amendment and Tennessee law. Understanding these basics can help you protect your rights and know when to call a lawyer.‍

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Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Tennessee

Car accidents happen fast, but your actions afterward can determine your safety, legal rights, and financial recovery. In Wilson County, traffic crashes have shown a steady upward trend in recent years, according to Tennessee Department of Safety data, with the county consistently ranking among Middle Tennessee's highest-crash areas due to population growth and I-40 congestion. Hagar & Phillips in Lebanon guides injured drivers through this process every day.

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Car Accidents in Tennessee

Car accidents happen every day, but when police turn serious crashes into criminal investigations, everything changes. What starts as a collision becomes potential felonies such as DUI charges, vehicular homicide, and leaving the scene, all of which threaten your freedom, license, and future. Here's what Tennessee drivers need to know when an accident requires criminal defense.

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Middle Tennessee “Sober DUI” Arrests: What 2025 News Reports Mean for Drivers in Wilson County & Lebanon, TN

Investigative reports centered in the Nashville media market uncovered that “sober DUI” arrests are not rare one‑off mistakes but part of a broader pattern across Tennessee. Check out FOX 17 News' detailed report on 419 'sober DUI' arrests in 2024, which shows a nine-fold jump from the previous year.

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What to Know About TN DUI Laws

Tennessee’s DUI laws just got tougher in 2026. Anyone who drives in this state, especially those already dealing with a DUI or implied consent charge, needs to understand how these changes raise the stakes for refusing tests, losing their license, and challenging evidence in court. While laws are subject to change, this overview highlights the most important changes and explains how Hagar & Phillips can help protect your rights under the new rules.

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Hope Ford Newest Attorney and Expands DUI and Criminal Defense Practice Areas

Hagar & Phillips, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Hope Ford has officially joined the firm as an attorney following her admission to the Tennessee Bar. Ford’s transition to attorney marks a significant expansion for the firm, which will now bolster its legal services in the areas of criminal defense and DUI representation for clients in Wilson County and surrounding areas.

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DUI Arrests Are Rising in Wilson County, TN

Bicycle Accident Litigation in Tennessee: Legal Options After a Collision‍

Wrongful Death Litigation in Tennessee

Bond, Bail, and Release Conditions in Tennessee

Search and Seizure Basics: When Can Police Search Your Car in Tennessee?

Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Tennessee

Car Accidents in Tennessee

Middle Tennessee “Sober DUI” Arrests: What 2025 News Reports Mean for Drivers in Wilson County & Lebanon, TN

What to Know About TN DUI Laws

Hope Ford Newest Attorney and Expands DUI and Criminal Defense Practice Areas

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DUI Arrests Are Rising in Wilson County, TN

Bicycle Accident Litigation in Tennessee: Legal Options After a Collision‍

Wrongful Death Litigation in Tennessee

Bond, Bail, and Release Conditions in Tennessee

Search and Seizure Basics: When Can Police Search Your Car in Tennessee?

Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Tennessee

Car Accidents in Tennessee

Middle Tennessee “Sober DUI” Arrests: What 2025 News Reports Mean for Drivers in Wilson County & Lebanon, TN​

What to Know About TN DUI Laws

Hope Ford Newest Attorney and Expands DUI and Criminal Defense Practice Areas

See Additional Blog Insight Categories

See Additional Blog Insight Categories

Middle Tennessee “Sober DUI” Arrests: What 2025 News Reports Mean for Drivers in Wilson County & Lebanon, TN