Tag Archives: Knoxville Personal Injury Lawyers
How Do You Collect a Personal Injury Judgment in Tennessee?
When you see a headline about someone winning a large personal injury judgment in court, you probably do not stop to think about how—or even if—the plaintiff actually collects damages from the defendant. A judgment, after all, is really nothing more than a piece of paper signed by a judge that says the plaintiff… Read More »
What Happens If a Volunteer Is Injured While Working on My House?
Many of us enjoy doing our own home repair and home improvement projects. Some of us go so far as to build our own homes. If you take this course of action, it is important to be aware of the potential legal risks you might incur if you hire other people to assist you… Read More »
Appeals Court Throws Out $100,000 Judgment Against Knoxville Area Transit
Winning a personal injury verdict from a judge or jury is often just the first step in a long process of seeking compensation from a negligent party. The defendant almost always appeals such verdicts. And while appellate courts normally afford deference to the original fact-finders, there are cases where the reviewing judges may took… Read More »
Greene County Ferris Wheel Accident Highlights Safety Risks of Amusement Rides
During the summer months many Tennessee parents took their children to fairs and amusement parks looking for a good time. In particular, children enjoy amusement rides such as ferris wheels and roller coasters. But such rides can also pose a significant risk to the health and safety of children—as demonstrated in one recent tragic… Read More »
Is It Safe to Take My Child to a Tennessee Indoor Trampoline Park?
In a famous episode of the long-running comedy series “The Simpsons,” Homer Simpson acquires a used trampoline and proceeds to charge neighborhood kids admission to jump on it. Homer’s quick financial windfall turns ugly, however, as scores of children are injured on the unsafe trampoline and are eventually seen strewn about the Simpsons’ lawn… Read More »
Dealing With Hospital Bills Following a Car Accident
Paying for medical care is a major issue for many Tennessee families. This is especially true following a car accident where you may suffer serious injuries that require surgery and ongoing medical treatment. If you do not have medical insurance, you may end up owing thousands of dollars in medical bills due to someone… Read More »
What Constitutes “Negligence” In a Tennessee Car Accident?
If you are injured in a car accident, you might assume that the driver is legally responsible just because he or she admitted hitting you with their vehicle. But under Tennessee law, negligence requires more than this. A successful personal injury claim has several elements, each of which must be satisfied in order for… Read More »
Should Company Executives Be Criminally Liable for Employee Deaths?
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 4,821 employees throughout the United States died on the job in 2014. Thousands more suffered serious injuries in the course of their employment. While many of us tend to write these statistics off as simple “accidents,” the truth is that many employers are negligent with… Read More »
When Is a Forced Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable in Tennessee?
Many Tennessee Titans fans likely cheered the recent news that a federal appeals court in New York had rejected New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s efforts to overturn his four-game suspension by the NFL. But the story behind the Brady case should give pause to anyone who has ever dealt with a nursing home… 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 »
