Is a Tennessee Hospital Liable When One Patient Kills Another Patient?

By John Willis | Posted on September 15, 2016

When we are injured due to someone else’s negligence, we reasonably expect the courts to hold the negligent party accountable. Unfortunately, Tennessee law often puts roadblocks in place that deny personal injury victims their day in court. In health care liability and medical malpractice cases, for example, it is not enough to simply allege… Read More »

How Tennessee Treats Medical Malpractice Claims Against State Doctors

By John Willis | Posted on June 2, 2016

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 »

Court Tosses Jury Verdict Against Hospital Over Widower’s Mistake

By Brad Burnette | Posted on May 18, 2016

A personal injury lawsuit is not a simple matter. It can take years to assemble a case, present it to a jury, and deal with any appeals. Do not assume you can handle all of this on your own. Especially when you are coping with the wrongful death of a family member, hiring an… Read More »

Time Is of the Essence in Tennessee Medical Malpractice Cases

By John Willis | Posted on April 15, 2016

Medical malpractice is often difficult for a victim to discover. The effects of a physician’s negligence may not be immediately obvious, and in many cases, a patient may not learn about the problem until years after the fact. This can pose a challenge when filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Under Tennessee law, a patient… Read More »

The Importance of Expert Testimony in Medical Malpractice Cases

By Brad Burnette | Posted on April 8, 2016

Tennessee law requires victims in medical malpractice cases to clear certain hurdles before their case can even get to trial. Unlike many other personal injury claims, medical malpractice requires the plaintiff to produce “expert testimony” from a licensed health care professional qualified in the field “relevant to the issues in the case.” Without such… Read More »