Did you know that there are things that you can do after you have been injured in a Tennessee motorcycle accident which can actually increase your chances of obtaining the financial recovery that you deserve? While some of the factors which will contribute to the outcome of your motorcycle accident case are out of your…

If you believe that an elderly relative is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, there are two important things that you must do immediately to protect them. The first thing to do is to report the abuse to the Adult Protective Services Division of the Tennessee Department of Human Services. After the abuse…

There are all kinds of tractor trailers on the roads nowadays, from older models which may or may not meet current safety standards, to brand new big rigs, equipped with better underride guards, technologically advanced collision avoidance systems, and other safety features. While some of the safety mechanisms on newer trucks may help to prevent…

On May 28, 2014, a motorcycle went off of a road in North Nashville after coming out of a curve. The motorcycle tumbled down a steep embankment, taking its driver, twenty five year old Corey Hockett, with it. Hockett died on impact, and neither he nor his motorcycle were discovered until hours after the crash.…

On Friday, May 23, 2014, two tractor trailers collided in an early morning accident on the westbound side of Interstate 24. The driver of one truck was killed instantly as his truck crashed into the back end of the other truck. The impact caused the trucks to become stuck together, and the force of the…

Tennessee has the dubious honor of being home to five of the twenty most “monetary fined” nursing homes in all of America. This news is likely to be rather unsettling, especially for nursing home residents and their families, because the fines which are assessed to nursing homes result from the results of nursing home inspections…

For all of the things that we know increase the risk of being involved in an automobile accident, there are, apparently, some rather surprising things that increase one’s automobile accident risk. Everyone knows that distractions of all forms increase the risk of having an accident. Likewise, it is well established that speeding increases accident risk.…

Did you know that medical malpractice is a leading cause of death in the United States? That’s right, medical malpractice is right at the top of the list of common causes of American deaths, right alongside such notorious killers as cancer and cardiovascular disease. It is estimated that between two hundred thousand and four hundred…

On May 20, a major accident near Clarksville caused the entire westbound side of Interstate 24 to be closed for about six hours. Three tractor trailers were involved in the accident, along with a box truck. As a result of the road closure, traffic had to be diverted along alternate routes, and drivers experienced backups…

May is when riding season gets into full swing in Tennessee and elsewhere. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Since motorcycles are taking to the roads in increased numbers, it is important that the drivers of all vehicles make an effort to be on the lookout…

It may seem as though the only people who can sue attorneys for legal malpractice are the clients or former clients of the attorneys who are alleged to have committed malpractice. An interesting case out of New Jersey, Innes v. Marzano-Lesnevich v. Leibowitz, 435 N.J.Super 198, 87 A.3d 775 (April 7, 2014), illustrates how sometimes,…

Attorneys, like other professionals who provide services, are permitted to use reasonable methods to attempt to collect payments from their clients. Reasonable methods of collecting payments from clients usually include verbal or written correspondence from the attorney asking the client to contact them to make arrangements to pay their bill. Sometimes, mediation, arbitration, and in…

Many parents-to-be are familiar with the term jaundice. Jaundice is a condition where elevated levels of bilirubin cause the skin of some newborn babies to take on a yellowish hue. It is not an uncommon condition, and doctors have become adept at detecting and treating it. What parents need to know about jaundice is that…

If your child suffered an injury during his or her birth, you may wonder whether you should pursue a birth injury lawsuit against the medical professionals who you believe to have caused your child’s injury. The short answer to this question is that you are not likely to know whether you should pursue a claim…

One way in which some victims of nursing home abuse and neglect are harmed by their caregivers is the use of chemical restraints, such as antipsychotic drugs. In some cases, antipsychotic medications are prescribed as part of a treatment program for psychosis, which is their intended use. In other cases, antipsychotic medications are given to…

If you have been injured or someone that you love has lost their life in an accident which involved one or more tractor trailers or other commercial vehicles, it is important that you understand what is likely to happen in the days, weeks, and months following the accident. Specifically, it is a good idea for…

Cosmetic surgery, or plastic surgery as it is often called, includes a wide variety of procedures that are intended to enhance the appearance of the patient, or to repair the patient’s injuries through skin grafts or reconstruction. As with any type of medical procedure, patients who undergo cosmetic surgery are at risk for being damaged…

On April 20, 2014, the driver of an SUV crossed the center line of a highway in Janesville, Wisconsin, and hit two motorcycles.  Soon thereafter, the driver fled the scene of the accident. One of the young men who was struck by the hit and run driver died at the scene of the accident, while…

Nursing homes are supposed to keep their residents safe, in addition to doing whatever they can to ensure that they remain healthy.  Keeping elderly adults safe can be challenging due to some of the changes that older adults experience in their later years. One change which poses a serious risk to the older adults who…

Unfortunately, whenever you get into your car and drive somewhere, it is possible that you will be involved in an automobile accident. While some accidents involve multiple vehicles, others involve only one vehicle. Any car accident can be deadly, but for some reason, single-car crashes claim more lives than other types of motor vehicle accidents.…

If you have been involved in an automobile accident, you may be wondering whether or not you should retain a Tennessee Automobile Accident Attorney to assist you with your case. While filing a claim for damages with your insurance company may seem like a simple and straightforward item of business that you could take care…

On April 22, 2014, a motorcycle crash on I-75 left a rider and his passenger with serious injuries. The accident occurred around 11:30 in the morning, when a TDOT truck pulled onto the roadway in front of the motorcycle. The rider of the motorcycle, Elvis Daugherty, was unable to avoid hitting the truck and collided…

It has been almost a year since some very important changes were made to the Federal laws which regulate the work of commercial truck drivers. These changes were designed to reduce the number of fatalities which are caused by accidents involving commercial vehicles. It is estimated that between three and four thousand Americans are killed…

If you suffered an injury as a result of the negligence of a medical professional, you would probably want to seek recovery for your injury through a medical malpractice lawsuit. If you filed such a lawsuit, it would be devastating if the suit were dismissed by the court, as that would prevent you from being…

Last month I filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of a mentally ill inmate who died while in custody at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center. The lawsuit names both Shelby County and the private prison company that provides medical services for inmates, Correct Care Solutions. In this case, the plaintiffs allege that Correct Care…