Recent Blog Posts
Senator Proposes Bill to Mandate Underride Guards in Tractor-Trailers
Cars are at a decided disadvantage in a collision with a tractor trailer. Indeed, truck accidents often prove fatal to the occupants of the smaller vehicle. One reason for this is that the car may slide underneath the larger commercial truck. These so-called underride crashes lead to hundreds of fatalities every year, according to… Read More »
TN Hospital Not Liable for Defective Door That Injured 71-Year-Old Patient
When you walk into any kind of public facility, such as a store or even a government office, you have the right to expect the premises are in a reasonably safe condition. Legally speaking, a premises owner is not necessarily responsible for every customer who is injured, but there may be liability if there… Read More »
Congress Seeks Explanation for West Virginia “Pill Dumping”
The scope of the national opioid epidemic continues to unravel in the face of lawsuits and legislative intervention. On January 30, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce sent formal letters to two of the largest distributors of prescription opioids, seeking an explanation for why they sold millions of pills to… Read More »
How Can a Child Support Order Affect My Personal Injury Settlement?
Many personal injury claims are settled out of court. A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between the parties. So once you sign an agreement you generally cannot back out of it, and the other party has the right to seek enforcement of the deal in court, even if you later believe the… Read More »
Distracted Driving Continues to Drive Up Car Accident Reports
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Tennessee. According to a recent report published by Slate, there has been a 14 percent “spike in roadway fatalities” nationally over the past two years, and many experts attribute this to distracted activities such as texting while driving. Slate pointed to one… Read More »
Addressing the “Public Health Crisis” of Bicycle Accidents
Car accidents are devastating enough when they involve two motor vehicles. But when a car or truck hits a bicycle, the consequences are often catastrophic for the cyclist. And despite decades of efforts to promote safer roads for all vehicles, serious bicycle accidents appear to be on the rise nationally. Tennessee City Cited for… Read More »
Am I Entitled to Compensation for PTSD Following an Accident?
When we think about injuries arising from car or truck accidents, we tend to focus exclusively on physical damage. But an accident often leaves lasting psychological scars as well. Indeed, it is not uncommon for accident victims to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for months–even years–following a crash. Court Awards Truck Driver 80% Permanent… Read More »
What Happens If the Defendant in My Personal Injury Case Dies Before I Can Sue?
All Tennessee personal injury cases, such as lawsuits arising from car accidents must be filed within a certain time period. This is commonly known as the statute of limitations. For most personal injury claims, the statute of limitations is one year from the date of the underlying accident. But there are a number of… Read More »
Are Temp Agency Workers Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Tennessee employers have a legal obligation to maintain a safe work environment. This includes not only ensuring the condition of all facilities and equipment, but also providing employees with adequate safety training. If negligence in these areas leads to a workplace accident, the employer is automatically liable for paying workers’ compensation benefits–and in some… Read More »
IVC Filter Manufacturer Cordis Faces Florida Lawsuits
Personal injury claims related to IVC filters continue to mount throughout the country. We previously discussed the thousands of complaints pending against C.R. Bard before a federal court in Arizona. But Bard is not the only IVC filter manufacturer facing scrutiny over its products. OptEase, TrapEase Filters Allegedly “Fail at Alarming Rates” Florida-based Cordis… Read More »
