Tag Archives: Knoxville Personal Injury Lawyers
FDA Warns EpiPen Manufacturer Over Repeated Safety Violations
Medical device manufacturers are eager to collect billions of dollars in profits from the sale of their products. But when something goes wrong with a device, these same manufacturers can be slow to take remedial action. Even after a recall and a followup investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a defective medical… Read More »
Knoxville Restaurant Faces Trial Over Partially Melted Bag of Ice
Knoxville and Clinton-area business owners are responsible for keeping their premises in reasonably safe condition for customers and other invited guests. When a business has “superior knowledge” of a hazard that might lead to injury, there is a duty to warn customers. If the business fails to give such warning and the customer is… Read More »
When Is a Tennessee Stadium or Arena Liable for Patron Injuries?
Every year millions of people attend concerts and sporting events throughout Tennessee. As with any business open to the public, the operators of stadiums and arenas have a duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition–even with thousands of people trampling through the area in a short period of time. So if a… Read More »
How Changing Testimony Can Affect a Personal Injury Case
Human memory is unreliable. This can present a major problem in personal injury cases, as witnesses may have difficulty remembering events that occurred months–often years–before the trial. And while having a faulty memory is not a crime, when parties to litigation suddenly “remember” something that contradicts their earlier statements, there are certain rules that… Read More »
Congress Moves to Overturn Pro-Consumer Arbitration Rules
Arbitration agreements have long been a controversial tool used by business interests, such as banks and nursing homes, to deprive consumers of their ability to file personal injury lawsuits or otherwise seek justice in court. It is common practice to bury forced arbitration clauses in the fine print of contracts, which means that many… Read More »
How HIPAA Can Affect Your Tennessee Medical Malpractice Case
Medical privacy is an important concern for many Tennessee residents. That is why a federal law known as HIPAA–the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act–requires all physicians and hospitals in Tennessee to maintain the confidentiality of their patients’ health-related information. Among other things, a health care provider cannot disclose protected information without the patient’s… Read More »
Is a Tennessee Municipality Liable for Failing to Respond to a Suicide Threat?
A Massachusetts judge recently issued a landmark decision holding a woman criminally responsible for sending a series of text messages that encouraged her boyfriend to commit suicide. The judge said the defendant’s “reckless and wanton conduct” directly led to the young man’s death. Defense lawyers unsuccessfully argued the deceased was suicidal well before he… Read More »
How the Passage of Time Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case
One problem in many personal injury cases is recreating the actual scene of the accident. In a premises liability case, for example, the plaintiff needs to prove that there was some dangerous or defective condition on the property that caused their injury. But several years may elapse between the date of the accident and… Read More »
New Federal Report Outlines Dangers of Pools and Spas to Children
With the start of summer fast approaching, many Tennessee parents will soon be taking their children swimming. It is important for parents, as well as anyone operating a swimming pool or spa, to take water safety seriously. Each year an average of 5,900 children suffer non-fatal injuries–such as traumatic brain injury–due to drowning, according… Read More »
What Happens If a Personal Injury Defendant Files for Bankruptcy?
If you are hurt in a car accident, you understandably want to seek compensation from the negligent driver who was responsible. But what if the driver files for bankruptcy protection before you have a chance to file your personal injury lawsuit? Does that affect your ability to pursue your case? How an “Automatic Stay”… Read More »
