Personal Injury
What Is Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than three months. The pain may be constant, or it may come and go. Any part of your body can have chronic pain as a result of a fall, a car accident, or any other type of accident. Often, chronic pain lingers even after you have had…
Read MoreJet Ski Accidents Can Be Deadly
In the summer of 2020, there was a tragic accident that resulted in the death of a Mid-south man and his 6-year-old daughter. The driving mother and wife are distraught after what was supposed to be a fun day out on the water. Witnesses say that the father and daughter were on a personal watercraft…
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 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 MoreWant Graceful Kids? Don’t Name Them Hailey or Kyle.
Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet.” We’re not suggesting you change your name, but a recent study shows that your likelihood of having an accident may depend on your name. Uplift Legal Funding issued a study revealing…
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 MoreAnswering Your Questions about ATV Accidents and Injuries
What if I was injured on a four-wheeler? If you’re injured on a four wheeler or an ATV, depending on the facts, there’s various avenues that you can pursue in terms of recovery. So one would be if you’re a passenger on an ATV, you may have a claim against the driver of the ATV.…
Read MoreWill My Case Go to Trial?
It’s a very common, understandable question, and the short answer is “it depends.” It depends on whether or not the insurance company or the corporate wrongdoer on the other side offers you enough money for you to say “I will accept that amount of money and I will not go to trial.” So ultimately…
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 MoreIs It Better to Settle or Go to Trial?
Accident victims should never settle an accident claim before they speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Remember, the insurance adjuster is not your friend. The adjuster has only one client – the insurance carrier. The insurance agent wants to settle your claim for as little as possible. When adjusters call to say they can…
Read MoreCan I Sue for Pain and Suffering in Little Rock?
Anyone who is physically injured in any type of accident has the right to seek compensation for their pain and suffering. This includes car crashes, falls on the property of another, medical malpractice, birth injuries, nursing home abuse, and other preventable accidents and negligence. Economic losses The damages in an accident case are divided into…
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…
Read MoreDoes My Lawyer Get a Percentage of My Settlement Amount?
The answer in most personal injury cases is “yes.” And the reason for that is ordinary people that just have a normal job cannot afford to pay lawyers hundreds of dollars an hour like insurance companies and like large corporations can afford. You have to hire a lawyer who will basically work for free,…
Read MoreDo I Still Have a Case if the Symptoms of My Injury Are Delayed?
Often times we meet with clients, and they will come in and say things like, “Well, I didn’t have symptoms,” or, “I didn’t have pain in my neck, or my back,” or wherever else until the next day after the wreck, or maybe two or three days after the wreck. The question is, “Do…
Read MoreDo You Handle Cases against FedEx?
Over the years we’ve handled many cases against FedEx. Of course, anybody from Memphis knows what a big employer FedEx is, and they do do a lot of great things for the community. But at the same time, they have a lot of trucks out on the roadway. They have a lot of hub…
Read MoreHow to Develop an Effective Partnership with Your Injury Attorney
If you have been injured and you need to hire an attorney to help you secure damages, developing an effective partnership with your lawyer could be the difference between a just award and an unfair award. There are a few things you can do to help your case – and your attorney – move more…
Read MoreHow Long Will My Case Take before I Get Paid?
A lot of people want to know – and it’s understandable – how long is it going to take before I get paid in my personal injury case? The answer is it depends. It depends on the severity of your injuries. It depends on whether there’s an issue of who’s at fault in the…
Read MoreChildren Under One-Years-of-Age Are Most at Risk of Fatal Injuries
Infants are the most vulnerable to accidental death, according to a Fundación MAPFRE study which reviewed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study was conducted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy in the Department of Health Policy and Management. Fundación MAPFRE, a nonprofit organization created the…
Read MoreAre Defective Drug and Device Cases Handled Differently than Personal Injury Cases?
So, are defective drug and device cases handled differently than personal injury cases? The answer is, it depends. So with any time there’s a defective drug or device, you have the ability to file an individual lawsuit against that drug or device maker, and you have the ability to show that the product is…
Read MoreEmotional Support Animals Can Be Dangerous, Too
A mother has filed a lawsuit against multiple parties in response to the injuries her five-year-old daughter suffered at Portland International Airport. In the complaint, Mirna Gonzales, the mother of Gabriella Gonzales, says that her daughter was bitten by an emotional support pit bull at the airport after receiving permission from the dog’s owner to…
Read MoreThe Dangers of E-Scooters
Electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, are becoming more and more popular in cities all around the country. Nashville, Memphis, and Jackson are no exception. As the e-scooter phenomenon continues to grow in Tennessee, lawmakers are being forced to find ways to keep riders safe in their cities, towns, and municipalities. People of all ages…
Read MoreAre Personal Injury Lawyers Worth the Cost?
It depends. I get calls sometimes from people that have relatively minor problems, and I will say to them, “A lawyer cannot solve $1,000 problem. A lawyer can only make $1,000 problem become a $2,000 problem.” So there is certainly a point at which the answer is that a lawyer cannot help, but anything over…
Read MoreMeet Attorney Thomas R. Greer
My name is Thomas Greer, and I’m a trial lawyer with Greer Injury Lawyers. The reason that I got into this business, first and foremost, is that I think it’s in my blood. My grandfather was a trial lawyer and a circuit court judge and my father’s a trial lawyer. So I’ve kinda been around…
Read MoreIf I Hit a Someone on an Electric Scooter, Am I Liable for Damages?
Travel by electric scooter is becoming an increasingly popular form of transportation in cities throughout the United States. Companies such as Bird and Lime are renting their e-scooters to riders everywhere; even the rideshare company Lyft is getting into the game. This increase in popularity also brings with it an increase in the risk for…
Read MoreMeet Attorney R. Sadler Bailey
My name is Sadler Bailey and I am a trial lawyer, and I’m really proud of that. I look and I see the career paths that most people follow, and they get up in the morning, and they put in their hours, and they get a paycheck. For me, it’s a little different. I get…
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