Tag Archives: Knoxville Personal Injury Attorney
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 »
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 »
Tennessee Jury Awards Stalking Victim $55 Million
Negligence and personal injury can take many forms. Although we generally associate personal injury claims with matters like car accidents or medical malpractice, there is a wide variety of negligent acts that may entitle a victim to compensation. For example, a Nashville jury recently made international headlines when it awarded an eight-figure sum to… Read More »
The Importance of Expert Testimony in Medical Malpractice Cases
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 »
Tennessee Judge Says Contractor Not Liable for Defect in Army Helicopter
Product liability is usually associated with events like car accidents, where a defect in the manufacturer’s design either causes or aggravates a victim’s injuries. But what about cases where a person is injured while operating a vehicle designed and manufactured for the government? A recent decision by a federal judge in Tennessee addressed such… Read More »
How a Directed Verdict Can Affect Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
Judges are sometimes quick to dismiss a personal injury lawsuit that has merit. Even when a case proceeds to trial, a judge can still bypass the jury and order a “directed verdict.” A directed verdict is itself an extreme remedy which should only be employed when a judge, after hearing all of the evidence… Read More »
What Parents Need to Know About Toy Safety
All parents want to protect their children from the potential harms posed by dangerous and defective products. This includes children’s toys. While the federal government does enforce certain toy safety standards, these rules often do not go far enough. In many cases it is up to outside advocacy groups and victims filing personal injury… Read More »
How Can Video Evidence Help in a Personal Injury Case?
In a personal injury lawsuit, any available piece of evidence may prove critical in proving a plaintiff’s case. Or at the very least, such evidence may prevent a lawsuit from being dismissed before it has a chance to reach a jury. That is why if it is critical to pay attention to every detail… Read More »
How Traffic Cameras May Affect Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
Traffic cameras are commonplace throughout Tennessee. And while we tend to think of cameras in terms of ticketing drivers for speeding, they can also provide valuable information in the event of a car accident. This can prove especially helpful (or not so helpful, depending on your perspective) in the event an accident victim brings… Read More »
NHTSA Fines Motorcycle Manufacturer for Failing to Follow Safety Recall Rules
Thousands of people die every year in motorcycle accidents. While driver negligence is the most frequent cause of a motorcycle wreck, it is important not to overlook potential safety defects in the vehicles themselves. One major U.S. motorcycle manufacturer recently paid a multi-million dollar fine after admitting it failed to follow federal rules in… Read More »
