Many of us are at least somewhat aware of the warning signs of a heart attack. The list of heart attack symptoms commonly includes chest pains, upper body and stomach pain, difficulty breathing, sweating, lightheadedness, and even nausea and vomiting. Health magazines, new articles, television news stories, and other media often talk about heart attack…

Tractor trailers are designed for the work that they do. The components that go into trucks are made for trucks which are in operation almost constantly, and which go long distances on each trip. Proper design and manufacturing of tractor trailer parts helps to ensure that trucks operate safely, but, just as with any other…

Did you know that some trucks can be much more dangerous than others when they are involved in accidents? The cargo which is carried by certain trucks can be extremely dangerous, and capable of causing enormous amounts of bodily injury, fatalities, property damage, and environmental damage. Many Americans are unaware of how frequently crashes involving…

There are many types of medical malpractice, and one fairly common type of medical malpractice case arises when a surgical team fails to remove a sponge, tool, or other type of implement that was during surgery. When the surgery is thought to be complete, the surgeon closes the incision, leaving the item inside of the…

Many people are aware that there may be defendants other than the truck driver, who can be sued for damages arising from an accident involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor trailer. What you may not know is that even if a Tennessee automobile accident involves only passenger vehicles, there could still be multiple defendants…

Many people are aware of the dangers of nursing home abuse and neglect. What they may not be aware of is that, sadly, abuse of vulnerable adults is not limited to the nursing home setting. Many elderly and disabled adults are cared for in their homes by home health professionals, either on a part time…

Sometimes, the person who is injured by a birth is the mother, not the baby. While parents are always relieved and joyful upon learning that their child has been born healthy, when a mother suffers an injury of her own while giving birth, it certainly casts a shadow over the whole experience. Injuries can happen…

Some potential legal malpractice plaintiffs may feel as though they have no right to file a claim against an attorney if the relationship through which they obtained legal advice from the attorney was informal. While formalizing an attorney-client relationship through a retainer agreement and engagement letter certainly “seals the deal” in establishing an attorney-client relationship,…

A fatal accident in Lenoir City left one man dead after his pickup truck was sandwiched between two tractor trailers. One tractor trailer rear-ended the pickup truck, and the force of the impact pushed the truck forward, into the rear of another tractor trailer. The three vehicles all caught fire, and the interstate was closed…

Elder abuse and neglect of any kind are difficult things for the families of nursing home residents to think about. When loved ones must be handed over to the care of a nursing home, a family can only do their best to choose a facility that is not only well suited for their needs, but…

A pair of recent unrelated, fatal motorcycle accidents in Tennessee illustrates how alcohol can pose a danger to motorcycle riders in a couple of different ways. It is well established that combining alcohol consumption with driving a motor vehicle is dangerous and often deadly. Unfortunately, some drivers and some motorcycle riders choose to mix the…

It is well established that automobile accidents are a leading cause of death among American teenagers. Driving is a skill that requires constant attention, and it is also a skill which takes quite a bit of time to master. While many of the accidents that new drivers are involved in are minor fender-benders, there are…

When you go to the hospital due to an injury or illness, you expect that you will receive proper medical care from professionals who have been trained to diagnose and treat conditions like yours, so that you can get well again. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Medical professionals do not always provide care…

In Cleveland, Ohio, an eleven year old boy and his mother were recently awarded a fourteen and a half million dollar verdict against the hospital where the boy was born and an obstetrician who examined his mother when she was admitted to the hospital. The boy, Alijah, has cerebral palsy, which was caused by a…

This July marks the one year anniversary of major changes to the federal regulations which govern the trucking industry. The rule changes were, among other things, intended to reduce the number of trucking accidents caused by drowsy truck drivers through reductions in the total amount of hours that a driver can work each week, mandated…

Concern is growing at an alarming rate about the damaging side effects of Risperdal in young boys.  If your son developed female breast tissue, known as Gynecomastia, while taking Risperdal your family may be entitled to compensation.  If you have any questions about this drug or your legal rights, call us for a FREE CONSULTATION…

Many motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy taking their bikes on vacation with them. Road trips on motorcycles can be exciting and memorable experiences. Whether you are planning a cross-country trip, an excursion to a motorcycle rally a few states away, or a weekend camping trip in the next state, there are a few things that you can…

Did you know that despite all of the advances which have been made in modern medicine over the years, surgeons sometimes operate on the wrong part of the body? Unfortunately, it does happen, and it happens more often than you may realize. It is estimated that medical staff in American hospitals operate on the wrong…

Victims of automobile accidents may now face a rougher road to recovery than they have in the past, now that pre-settlement legal finance companies are ceasing to do business in Tennessee because of the passage of new legislation. The new legislation, SB-1360, places price controls and other restrictions on pre-settlement legal finance products that would…

One of the things that a legal malpractice plaintiff must prove in order to win the case against the defendant attorney is that the defendant attorney’s mistake was fatal to their case. That is, they must provide the court with evidence that had the attorney not made the mistake that they did, then the case…

Last November, the Supreme Court of Tennessee upheld the decision of the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee to disbar an attorney who had mishandled his clients’ funds in numerous ways. The case of George Ernest Skouteris Jr. serves as an example of some of the ways in which attorneys can…

When an unborn child is in distress, time is of the essence. If a baby who is exhibiting signs of distress is not delivered quickly enough, they can suffer birth injuries which could affect them for the rest of their life. Last year, a jury in Memphis awarded a thirty three and a half million…

When you undergo medical treatment in a hospital setting, you may expect that there will be more than one medical professional who is responsible for providing you with the care that you need. You may also expect that all of the medical professionals who are involved in your care and treatment are in close communication…

In the early 1960’s, a morning sickness drug called Thalidomide made headlines as the death or disfigurement of thousands of babies was found to have been caused by it. Prescription drugs are powerful substances, and they can have impacts on our bodies which extend far beyond relief of the symptoms for which they were prescribed.…

Every day, you share the road with many kinds of vehicles, including delivery trucks like those that are driven by people who deliver packages for companies like UPS and FedEx. These vehicles, like every other vehicle on the road, are always at risk of being involved in an accident. While delivery trucks are smaller than…