As founder of Greer Injury Lawyers, R. Sadler Bailey has battled his fair share of insurance giants and wrongdoers and has achieved numerous multimillion-dollar results for the victims of catastrophic injuries and their families. What’s more, he has been involved in more than 40 appellate court decisions affecting Tennessee personal injury law, including many landmark appearances before the Tennessee Supreme Court.
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Individual Lawsuits May Be Better for Dealing with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) refers to the group of symptoms suffered by an infant who has been exposed to opioids inside the womb and essentially suffers withdrawal. Contrary to belief, a birth mother only need be prescribed opioids for NAS to occur. Addiction is not necessary in order for the baby to experience the effects.…
Read MoreWhat Does “Natural Accumulation” Mean When It Comes to Slip and Fall Injuries?
Acts of nature are something most of us understand to be unavoidable. We are at the mercy of hurricanes, tornadoes, and inclement weather conditions in general. That includes the natural accumulation of ice and snow on the ground in areas we walk through, which can cause us to become hurt. While we don’t have the…
Read More10 Defensive Driving Tips for Drivers of All Ages
Many car accidents occur due to a driver’s own negligence. Common examples include drivers who speed, drive while intoxicated, and drive while distracted. Drivers may also cause accidents because they violate local traffic laws. All drivers need to anticipate that other drivers may cause accidents for these very same reasons. While you can’t control how…
Read MoreWhat Are the Safety Responsibilities of a Truck Driver?
Drivers of all types of trucks are responsible for any accidents that happen through their own negligence. This responsibility means that a negligent driver is responsible for your medical bills, lost income, physical pain, emotional suffering, scarring or disfigurement, and damage to your vehicle. In addition to the driver, other responsible trucking companies may include…
Read MoreRoad Debris Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries, Especially to Motorcycle Riders
A recent accident shows just how devastating any type of road debris can be. A 23-year-old man in Memphis lost both his arms when his motorcycle struck a wheelbarrow that was in the middle of the road on Interstate 40 in Chelsea, Tennessee. The accident happened the day after Christmas, 2020. According to WMC Action…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Using NSAIDs When You’re Pregnant
The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is concerned that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen may pose a danger to women who are 20 weeks or more into their pregnancy. The concern is that the NSAIDs may cause their unborn child to develop kidney problems which can result in low amounts…
Read MoreWho Is Responsible for a Left-Turn Car Accident?
As a general rule, a driver who makes a left-hand turn does so at his/her own risk. This means when you make a left-hand turn, you better be extra cautious to make sure there’s no oncoming traffic or that you have enough space and time to make the turn before the traffic gets close. As…
Read MoreAdvantages and Disadvantages of Virtual Court Hearings
During the COVID-19 pandemic, lawyers, judges, and clients are all trying to find the correct balance between having clients’ cases heard and staying safe. Courts have reduced the number of jury trials and non-jury trial cases they’re trying. Many courts have reduced trials altogether. Even though trials for the most part have not been taking…
Read MoreRing Recalls Its Non-Harmonious Video Doorbells
Ring. The word has a nice sound to it. Melodies and chimes come to mind. Unfortunately, Ring – the ubiquitous brand of video doorbells – just announced a recall of its smart video doorbells. (Apparently, everything isn’t music to their ears.) According to USA Today, Ring issued the recall because its doorbells are a potential…
Read MoreRespiratory Distress Syndrome and Birth Injuries
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a common breathing disorder birth injury. Prenatal doctors and birth doctors need to monitor parents and newborns for this condition. Failure to properly diagnose and treat RDS may constitute medical malpractice. Prenatal doctors should work to try to prevent premature births through prenatal care and monitoring. RDS often occurs in…
Read MoreHaunted Houses and Halloween During COVID-19
Children and adults who love witches, dragons, vampires, and all types of scary monsters will have to be more cautious this year – and maybe a little less frightening. While close encounters by aliens, ghosts, and goblins might normally be endearing, the coronavirus is changing up some of the trick or treat rules. A recent…
Read MoreNeck Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
Neck pain is a common result from car accidents, regardless of the level of severity of the crash. In some cases, victims may not even realize how severe their injuries are. Perhaps their pain was delayed by hours (or days), or perhaps they chose not to seek medical attention right after the crash. Any injury…
Read MoreCommon Types of Boating Injuries
Tennessee is filled with lakes, rivers, and waterways. It is a beautiful state that attracts visitors from all around the country. Locals also take advantage of the amazing scenery and beauty Tennessee has to offer, including activities like skiing, fishing, and tubing. Boating is another enjoyable activity, which can be both relaxing and exhilarating. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreWhy Is It Important to Recover the Black Box after a Truck Wreck?
Any time there’s a truck wreck it’s important to preserve as much evidence as you can following the wreck, and the reason is the trucking company has already been to the scene. They’ve already sent investigators and lawyers and accident reconstructionists to the scene to defend their case. One of the most critical pieces of…
Read MoreSexual Exploitation Risks Increased during the COVID-19 Quarantine
The COVID-19 crisis has affected residents of Tennessee in many different ways. There are the clear health dangers. Many people are suffering economically. Memphis and other West Tennessee residents are also trying to cope with the loneliness of being confined to a home or an apartment. Sadly, some adults are preying on one of the…
Read MoreKeeping Pedestrians Safe in West Tennessee
The novel coronavirus has forced many people to stay home and off the roads. Because of this, many individuals and families have started taking walks or jogs around town and, when allowed, in local parks, just for a change in scenery. This has increased the number of pedestrians who are out and about for various…
Read MoreCar Accidents May Have Decreased, But They Haven’t Been Eliminated
The unsung heroes of the coronavirus pandemic are the essential workers who are placing their lives at risk so that West Tennessee residents can stay safe. They deliver our medicine, our food, and other essential products to the shelves of our local stores. Even as Tennessee towns and cities begin the process of reopening, essential…
Read MoreFederal Courts Are Being Asked to Consolidate COVID-19 Business-Interruption Lawsuits
Businesses throughout Western Tennessee are being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses were forced to close or limit operations. While some business, such as restaurants, are being permitted to reopen – with restrictions – most businesses have lost profits and have had to lay off staff all while still having to pay mortgages…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Out-of-Hospital Births
Having a baby is one of the sweet joys of life. To help ensure that the delivery goes well and that the child is healthy, it helps for the mother to have the best medical care possible. That means getting regular checkups with physicians and having the baby delivered by experienced health providers who are…
Read MoreWho Is Going to Pay for the Medical Bills in a Personal Injury Case?
You have in a personal injury case, assuming you’re going to have medical bills, you’re going to have an insurance policy that has what is called a med pay provision. It’s the contractual right that you have. Your insurance policy will provide med pay coverage, and so in the short run, or with the…
Read MoreWhat Goes into Proving a Catastrophic Injury Claim?
Catastrophic injury cases include physical injuries and cognitive injuries. They include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, burn injuries, loss of any of the senses, organ damage, severe fractures, neurological disorders, and other types of injuries that require long-term care. Catastrophic injuries can be caused by vehicle accidents, negligence in the delivery room, product defects,…
Read MoreThis New Robotic Hand IS the Droid You’re Looking For
Robotic hand prosthetics offer amputees some promise, but they often fail to work well if the amputee’s nerve activity is limited. A lot depends on how well the patients’ nerves can regrow and how much of the arms and hands are intact. The good news is that the University of Michigan (UM) has developed a…
Read MoreWhat If I Don’t Have Health Insurance and Need Treatment for My Injuries?
If you don’t have health insurance and you need treatment for your injuries, you’re stepping into a world of really big business. There are companies out there that are looking for people with legitimate cases who are going to recover and need money now. The problem is that the rates with these companies are…
Read MoreFatal Accidents on the Rise in Shelby County Despite Passage of Hands-Free Phone Law
Distracted driving kills. One way Tennessee tried to reduce distracted driving was by passing a hands-free law last year, to reduce the number of people who were talking, texting, and otherwise distracted by their phones or devices. A recent Shelby County report now raises concerns about which laws are effective against distracted driving. Action News…
Read MoreWhat Is Legionnaires Disease, and How Do You Get It?
Well, boy, it’s got an exotic name. It makes us think of the French Foreign Legion or something, but that’s really not how it all came about. It goes back to 1976 in Philadelphia. There was bicentennial celebrations and the American Legion. A lot of veterans were there, and they all got sick, very…
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