Author Archives: John Willis
How Can Bankruptcy Affect My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, you understandably want to hold the negligent parties responsible. But a personal injury lawsuit can be complicated by the defendant’s financial situation. A defendant with little or no assets may attempt to use bankruptcy to avoid paying any judgment. Bankruptcy Discharges Most Judgments Unlike… Read More »
Bruce Fox Partner and Co-Founder of Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette named to Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation by Governor Bill Haslem
Bruce Fox was recently appointed to the Tennessee Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation by Governor Bill Haslam after an aggressive search for candidates. The Govvernor stated that Bruce’s individual characteristics and professional qualifications were exceptional among the number of nominees who expressed interest. His appointment became effective July 1, 2016 and runs through June… Read More »
Sixth Circuit Rejects Asbestos Lawsuit from Former Oak Ridge Subcontractors
Many workers have suffered serious, life-threatening illnesses while working at energy facilities throughout Tennessee, such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory located near Knoxville. In recent years, nearly two dozen illnesses have been reported by energy and atomic workers, including cancer, lung disease, and hearing loss. Unfortunately, holding companies responsible… Read More »
Tennessee Not Liable for College Student’s Additional Hearing Loss
In a personal injury claimed based on negligence, a plaintiff must prove that she was owed a duty by the defendant, that the defendant breached that duty, and that said breach was the proximate cause of her injury or less. It is not enough to show the defendant may have been careless or even… Read More »
Tennessee Courts Still Sorting Out Mexican Car Accident Lawsuits
Car accident litigation is often complicated when the parties to the case reside in different states—or in some cases different countries. For example, Tennessee courts normally have jurisdiction over any personal injury lawsuit arising from conduct that occurs within the state. But there may be times when an accident outside of Tennessee may still… Read More »
Does the State Have a Duty to Inform You of Your Child’s Death?
Every parent fears getting a call from law enforcement or another government official informing them of their child’s death. But what happens when a parent never gets that call and spends years wondering what happened to their son or daughter? A recent Tennessee personal injury lawsuit addressed this sad question. Father Learns of Daughter’s… Read More »
How Tennessee Treats Medical Malpractice Claims Against State Doctors
Medical mistakes can prove costly for patients. Unfortunately, Tennessee law does not treat all victims of medical malpractice equally. When a person is injured due to the negligence of a state employee—such as a doctor working for a public hospital—their case is taken away from the regular courts and given to the Tennessee Claims… Read More »
FBI, NHTSA Warn Car Owners Over the Dangers of “Vehicle Hacking”
Car accidents frequently occur due to defects in the design or manufacturing of a vehicle. While such product liability claims are usually associated with physical issues, such as a bad tire or an improperly designed braking system, anyone who has purchased a car within the past few years must also be aware of potential… Read More »
Tennessee City Not Liable for Car Accident Caused by Stolen Police Car
If someone is seriously injured or killed in a car accident, there may be several liable parties. In addition to the negligent driver, the victim may have cause to bring a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against the owner of the vehicle or those responsible for placing the driver in a position to… Read More »
Can Tennessee Law Apply to a Florida Car Accident?
In the United States, most personal injury claims are heard in state courts under state law. Each state has different laws, however, which can affect the rights of victims in different ways. There are even entire categories of personal injury claims that may be permitted but barred outright in another. This is why it… Read More »
