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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The Do’s and Don’ts of Merging Properly to Avoid Car Accidents
Merging traffic is a major concern for every driver. When lanes merge or drivers enter a highway, the driver has no choice but to communicate in some way with other vehicles in the other traffic lanes. Communicate usually means indicating by car position, car speed, a wave of the hand, or some other method which…
Read MoreMore Than a Simple Mistake: Medical Malpractice
As the old saying goes, “Everyone makes mistakes.” And, as unfortunate as it sounds, this includes medical professionals. Contrary to what we want to believe, even our doctors and surgeons are fallible and susceptible to human error. Usually, and thankfully, the mistakes they might make are insignificant and don’t harm anyone. Sometimes though, a mistake…
Read MoreFamily Wants Apology After Baby Injured During Birth at Tennessee Hospital
After their baby’s head was injured during birth at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a new mom took her case to social media to warn others. Cecily Dantam posted photos of scratches and gouges on the top of her newborn’s head and said the baby also suffered hypothermia due to the actions of her nurse midwife…
Read MoreAre Autonomous Cars Really Safer Than Traditional Vehicles?
Autonomous vehicles appear to be the wave of the future. We’re told they will make the roads safer for everyone, eventually cutting down on or even eliminating car accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Car manufacturers and technology companies are racing each other to be the first to market and get the biggest bite of what might…
Read MoreFDA Issues a Safety Warning About Limbrel’s Link to Potentially Life-Threatening Health Problems
On December 18, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a letter to Primus Pharmaceuticals, which is the manufacturer of Limbrel, requesting a recall of their products because of the risk of liver injury and a lung condition called hypersensitivity pneumonitis. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using Limbrel immediately and contact their…
Read MoreRecovering Compensation for Scarring and Disfigurement from Catastrophic Injuries
Your appearance plays a vital role in your self-esteem and confidence. After suffering from a catastrophic injury that caused scarring and disfigurement, even after the physical wounds have healed, you may be left with deep emotional and psychological wounds that alter the way you live and move through the world. Scarring on your face or…
Read MoreThe Importance of Deciding When a Cesarean Section is Required to Prevent Birth Injuries
Childbirth is usually a normal process that results in a healthy baby and mother. There are times, however, when a Cesarean section is required to protect the health of the baby and the mother. Since every case is different, it can be challenging to know in every circumstance whether performing a C-section was required and…
Read MoreDriving Safely in Winter Weather
Weather in Tennessee is unpredictable, and weather during the winter months is no exception. Roadways can become slippery with ice and snow before you know it. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is always prepared. At the beginning of 2017, they stocked 247,000 tons of salt and 1.6 million gallons of salt brine, a pre-treatment…
Read MoreThousands Arrested Every Year in Tennessee Prescription Opioid Crackdown
More than 6,000 Tennessee citizens are arrested every year for crimes related to prescription opioids. Heroin busts are increasing as well, as many who are hooked on the doctor-prescribed pain pills will move on to street opiates to feed their habit. Rural areas of Tennessee, as well as inner cities like areas of Memphis and…
Read MoreFacial Paralysis from Birthing Trauma
Our facial expressions allow us to communicate with the rest of the word without saying a single word. We are able to smile when we are happy and frown when we are upset. But for some children, this ability is taken from them at birth, often due to the negligent actions of a doctor. Facial…
Read MorePlausible Damages for the Wrongful Death of a Child
The wrongful death of a loved one is a difficult situation to endure, but these tragedies are even more egregious when they result in the death of a child. While a grieving family has grounds for a wrongful death claim against the responsible party, it can prove difficult to determine what types of damages are…
Read MoreLawsuit Revisits Tennessee Civil Justice Act Damage Caps
In June, an East Tennessee lawsuit intended to target opioid drug makers was filed in the Sullivan County Circuit Court. In addition to suing three drug makers that create and market several types of the potentially addictive prescription pain medicines known as opioids, the lawsuit takes to task the damage caps delineated in the 2011…
Read MoreDetermining Fault in Tennessee Rear End Accidents
Minor fender benders are an all-too-common occurrence on the Tennessee roadways, particularly during peak hours when traffic is bumper to bumper. These scenarios often involve a rear-end accident, in which the front of one car strikes the back of the vehicle in front of it. Rear-end accidents often occur because the vehicle in front stopped…
Read MoreFlorida Doctor Found Liable for Negligence in Horrific Birth Injury Case
A Florida family recently received a $33.8 million judgment for birth injuries to their newborn baby. A federal judge found that the attending obstetrician was negligent in failing to perform a timely cesarean section and leaving his patient unattended for extended periods of time during the labor and delivery process. In December of 2013, the…
Read MoreHow a Day at the Beach Can End in Paralysis
When you think about a day at the beach, fun and relaxation are probably the first thoughts that come to mind. From frolicking in the waves to an exciting ride on a watercraft, a trip to the beach can be an extremely enjoyable experience. Yet, for some beach goers, this day of fun can turn…
Read MoreRecognizing Indications of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries range from relatively minor to catastrophic. Caused by a sudden blow or jolt to the head, TBIs are frequently the result of car crashes, truck accidents, sports injuries, bike accidents, or an assault. In the worst-case scenarios, TBIs lead to a lifetime of mental and physical impairment. One of the scariest parts…
Read MoreLoad Shift Accidents in Trucks Pose Serious Dangers
Thousands of trucks move millions of pounds of goods across the country each day. While this cargo is necessary, it can also be dangerous or deadly, if not secured properly. Unsecured cargo can fall off trucks or suddenly shift, causing the truck to rollover or jackknife. When loading their vehicle, drivers must take care and…
Read MoreThe Guest House at Graceland Linked to Nine Confirmed Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease
Action News 5 Has just reported a 9th confirmed case of Legionnaires’ Disease linked to the aquatic facilities of the Guest House at Graceland. The Shelby County Health Department confirmed an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in June, according to News Channel 3. At the time, there were only 3 confirmed cases. That number rose to 6…
Read MorePhantom Limb Pain is a Real Challenge After Amputation
Catastrophic injuries are painful and can forever affect the life of an individual. For victims of negligence, few personal injuries can be as challenging to handle as the loss of a limb. Whether the amputation involves a leg, arm, finger, or toe, this type of injury affects the victim forever. Even following initial medical treatment…
Read MoreCommon Injury-Causing Mistakes in the Maternity Ward
Maternity wards are among the busiest departments within a hospital. These physicians and nurses are tasked with providing constant care for women in various stages of labor and delivery. With so much happening, staff members sometimes fail to adequately act in the best interest of the mother and child. While there are numerous mistakes that…
Read MoreProm and Graduation Season: Who is Liable for Teenage Car Crashes?
Spring has arrived, and young drivers will hit the Tennessee roads for such adolescent milestones as prom, graduation, and senior year parties. While these celebratory events should be filled with joy and memory-making moments, they far too often end in horrible tragedies at the hands of teen drivers. Inexperienced vehicle operation, coupled with poor decision-making,…
Read MoreDo Drivers Value Traffic Safety?
Every year, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducts a national survey to evaluate the opinions and attitudes of American drivers in relation to traffic safety. As in previous years, the 2016 Traffic Safety Culture Index finds that though people in the United States value safe travel and desire a greater level of safety, their…
Read MoreAre Hospitals Designed to Make You Sicker?
Hospitals are supposed to be sanctuaries for healing. When you go in for treatment, you expect that the facility will be adequately designed and maintained for the provision of quality medical care. However, a recent article in the New York Times is questioning whether or not hospitals are effectively designed to promote healing. From risk-enhancing…
Read MoreTexting and Driving Leads to Terrible Injuries in the Event of a Car Crash
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that at any given time there are about 660,000 Americans operating a mobile phone while driving. In 2014, there were 3,179 traffic fatalities and 431,000 injuries in motor vehicle crashes caused by distracted drivers. Researchers at the University of Utah have calculated that talking on a cell…
Read MoreFAQs About Memphis Car Accidents Asked by Readers of the Blog
At Greer Injury Lawyers, PLLC, we do our best to keep our readers informed about road safety, current items in the news pertaining to cars such as recalls, tips for driving in bad weather, and the dangers of driving while distracted or drunk. But readers of this blog also have questions of their own, so…
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