Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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Experienced wrongful death attorneys with proven results.
The passing of a loved one is always a traumatic experience. But it’s even more devastating when you know his or her death could have been avoided. Whether it’s due to a car accident, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, or any other injury or accident, a wrongful death does more than just ravage…
Read MoreTennessee Wrongful Death: Who is to Blame?
When a wrongful death occurs in Tennessee, other people besides the victim suffer. Family members may experience financial problems and emotional devastation. For these reasons and more, Tennessee law provides the bereaved with the legal right to sue those responsible. Wrongful death can happen anywhere, anytime. Car accidents, faulty products, medical mistakes, and safety violations…
Read MoreThe Grief Process and Tennessee Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one because of another’s negligence can be one of the most painful and devastating experiences life can bring. As middle Tennessee wrongful death lawyers, we know exactly how emotionally trying a wrongful death can be. When a family member dies, the whole family grieves. But when the death was unnecessary, caused by…
Read MoreEight Common Causes for Memphis Wrongful Death Lawsuits
When you lose a loved one, the pain can be intense and unrelenting. But if the loss was caused by negligence on someone else’s part, anger joins the mix and makes it even harder for the surviving loved ones to cope with their loss. Often these survivors turn to Tennessee wrongful death lawsuits to help…
Read MoreProduct Liability and Tennessee Wrongful Death Claims
We all know that we will die one day; that is the reality of life. But when we lose a loved one prematurely, it seems unfair. Indeed it sometimes is, when the death is caused by a defect in the manufacturing of a product we use. We like to think that all the products we…
Read MoreWhy Does Tennessee Wrongful Death in the Workplace Happen?
When a loved one dies on-the-job in Tennessee, the emotional and financial hardships can devastate families. But when the death was preventable – someone or something caused it – then the law considers the death to be wrongful and the negligent party can be held responsible for the losses suffered by survivors. In 2010, there…
Read MoreA City Beyond Reproach: How the GTLA Shields the Government From Negligence Claims
When a government employee’s negligence causes an accident, the injured victims are limited in what they recover for their injuries. As a young Memphis police officer raced to provide backup for a colleague on quiet Sunday afternoon, he drove through a red light without emergency lights or sirens and into an intersection south of downtown…
Read MoreTips on Choosing the Right Daycare
One of the most important decisions parents make for their child is their choice of a child-care provider. Parents’ worst nightmare is placing their child in the care of someone that does not have the child’s best interest at heart. Too often, however, children are injured or killed as the result of a caregiver’s negligence…
Read MoreSeparating the Good from the Bad: Choosing a Great Tennessee Nursing Home
As our loved ones age and need more care than we can provide for them, we sometimes must make the decision to let a professional facility take over their primary care. This decision is not easy. When the nursing home is a great one, the residents benefit from kindness, safety, and security. But picking the…
Read MoreHas My Loved One Suffered Nursing Home Abuse?
When you entrust your loved one to a nursing home or assisted-living facility, you assume that person will be treated with the utmost care and respect. But when your loved one suffers an injury or worse, dies, due to nursing home neglect or abuse, the pain and anguish it causes makes everyone who cares about…
Read MoreProtect Your Tennessee Nursing Home Loved Ones: Abuse Statistics
When we entrust the care of our aging family members to a nursing home, we assume that our loved ones will be cared for with compassion and dignity. Unfortunately, this is not always true, and Tennessee nursing home abuse reflects the statistics seen throughout the United States. As middle Tennessee nursing home abuse lawyers, we…
Read MoreNeglect: The Silent Abuse of Tennessee Nursing Home Residents
It is often silent and goes unnoticed. Yet it can result in suffering and death. It can go on for a period of weeks, months and even years. Neglect is one of the most common forms of Tennessee nursing home abuse. You want to think that when you entrust the care of your elderly loved…
Read MoreKnow Your Tennessee Nursing Home Residents’ Rights
When we entrust our loved ones to nursing homes, we don’t make the decision easily. We want the best for the weakest and usually we get that. But, as nursing home abuse lawyers in Memphis, we do, unfortunately, see cases involving just this type of abuse. But did you know that every nursing home resident…
Read MoreNursing Home Understaffing Is Not Just a Tennessee Problem
When our most vulnerable family members reside in nursing homes, we want to believe that they are safe and well cared for. Unfortunately, this is not always true. Tennessee nursing home abuse can and does happen, and many times the reason is understaffing. How can nursing home understaffing lead to abuse? The evidence comes from…
Read MoreWhen is Enough Enough? Overmedication in Tennessee Nursing Homes
While it is sad, it is also true that many nursing home patients are victims of abuse, both in Tennessee and nationwide. And one of the most common forms of this abuse is the overmedication of nursing home residents. In fact, a 2010 University of South Florida study of nursing home residents reported that 71%…
Read MoreSafe Motorcycle Riding in Tennessee: Not an Option
One minute, you are cruising along on your motorcycle enjoying the wind in your face and the beauty of a sunny Tennessee day. The next, an oncoming car turns left in front of you. You cannot avoid hitting it, and you awake later in the ambulance, trying to figure out what happened. It is clear…
Read MoreExperienced Memphis Motorcycle Lawyers Are On Your Side
The road can be a dangerous place, especially if you’re the driver of a motorcycle. Unfortunately, if an accident occurs due to someone else’s reckless driving, the injuries can be severe and life-altering. Lost income, unpaid medical bills and changes in quality of life can leave you devastated, angry and depressed. While you can’t change…
Read MoreAre You a Biker? How Likely Are You to Crash in Tennessee?
Riding a motorcycle can be one of life’s greatest joys. There is no denying the freedom and independence of hitting the open road on a bike. However, like all vehicles, motorcycles are involved in accidents, but the riders are at more risk for injury. In Tennessee, motorcycle crashes happen just like anywhere else, and statistics…
Read MoreWill Repealing the Tennessee Motorcycle Helmet Law Work?
This month the Tennessee state legislators again consider a repeal of the current mandatory motorcycle helmet law for drivers over 21. The bill has caused a storm of controversy and discussion of the importance of wearing a helmet when aboard a bike. As Memphis motorcycle accident attorneys, we at Greer Injury Lawyers know the costs…
Read MoreInjured in a Memphis Motorcycle Accident Caused by Defects?
While there are many factors that can cause a motorcycle accident, from poor road conditions to inattentive car drivers, sometimes there is a problem with the motorcycle itself. When this happens, liability may have occurred and you might be able to sue for the damages caused by your accident. This type of lawsuit is called…
Read MoreTen Most Likely Causes of Tennessee Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riding can be a lot of fun, but everyone knows that the risk of having an accident is greater on a bike than in a passenger or larger vehicle. So, what are the main causes of Tennessee motorcycle accidents? Here are ten of the most likely: Other Drivers. Because the motorcycle is so much…
Read MoreThe Truth About Alcohol and Tennessee Motorcycle Safety
All too often Tennessee motorcycle accidents result in serious injury or even death, leaving families financially stressed and emotionally devastated. So, it stands to reason that being absolutely careful when operating a motorcycle is important. And a key to Tennessee motorcycle safety lies in avoiding the use of alcohol, both by bikers and by drivers…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury and Tennessee Motorcycling Can Be Tragic
When we take to the open road on our motorcycles, the last thing we want to think about is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). But, unfortunately, many motorcyclists sustain TBIs in Tennessee bike crashes. And when these horrific crashes happen, many times it is not the fault of the rider; other motorists, poorly marked or…
Read MoreMemphis Motorcyclists: Stay Visible on Tennessee Roadways
Tennessee roadways have proven to be a dangerous place for drivers recently. This danger is multiplied for Tennessee motorcyclists who do not have the luxury of the vehicle protecting them in an accident. Even if a driver is alert, he still may fail to see a motorcycle in his blind spots. One of the most…
Read MoreTennessee’s Motorcycle Helmet Law May Effect Your Motorcycle Case
Any motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle can cause serious personal injuries, even if it is just a small bumper tap. This is because, unlike other motor vehicles, motorcyclists are not afforded a metal shell to help soften or prevent an impact to their bodies. In fact, according to a California study, riders and passengers…
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