Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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What is the Difference Between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect?
When a newborn has a medical condition, it is not always clear whether it is because of a birth defect or a birth injury. Birth injuries happen during delivery or immediately following delivery. A birth injury can occur when there is a complication during labor and delivery. The complication can stem from an act of…
Read MoreLiability for Tennessee Road Rage Accidents
Say you are driving home one night on I-40, stuck in the stop and go of the evening traffic, when you see a car rushing toward you in your rear-view mirror. That car darts quickly into the left lane, cutting off a vehicle that was approaching, and then another car follows quickly behind it. You…
Read MoreThe Opioid Crisis: What Are Pill Mills?
In late October of this year, President Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency. Approximately 90 Americans die every day from opiate overdoses. This number includes prescription drugs. This is a quadruple jump in numbers since 1999. Some people may get their pills via illegal means, but some get opioid painkillers directly from…
Read MoreTennessee Supreme Court Declines to Change Law on Proof of Medical Expenses in Personal Injury Cases
Tennessee personal injury lawyers have been keeping a close eye on the Jean Dedmon v. Debbie Steelman et al. case filed in Crockett County. On November 17, 2017, the Tennessee Supreme Court held that plaintiffs may continue to use their full and undiscounted medical bills, as opposed to the discounted bills paid by insurance companies,…
Read MoreDelayed Caesareans Can Cause Infant Brain Damage or Death
When you are having a child, you try to prepare for everything: getting the baby’s room ready, putting together the crib, gathering toys and clothes, and packing your hospital bag. You want to make sure you have everything you need for the big day. And when the big day finally arrives, you put your trust…
Read MoreTeens Who Stole Trucks in Memphis Suffer Fatal Loss in Southaven
In early October, four teenagers stole two trucks from Memphis and drove them across state lines to Southaven, Mississippi. They were flying down a back road when one of the Ford F-150s flipped, killing a 16 year old Memphis teenager, and injuring another. The driver of the F-150 jumped into the second stolen vehicle and,…
Read MoreFedEx Truck Accident Kills Man in Southeast Memphis
Earlier this month, a man was killed in a truck accident with a FedEx company tractor-trailer in the Southeast part of Memphis. In the wee hours of the morning on October 12th, the truck collided with the man’s car on Lamar Avenue. The police did not release details about the casualty, only the information that…
Read MoreClaiming Disability in West Tennessee? You Could Be Waiting for Years
For those who have a reasonable claim to applying for and receiving Social Security Disability Benefits, you could be waiting for months and months to be able to start receiving your benefits. More than one million people in the United States are on the waiting list for Social Security Disability benefits, and with a lack…
Read MoreThe Trauma of a Head-On Car Crash
A head-on traffic collision is one of the most traumatic and frightening types of roadway accidents a person can experience. Not only are the injured parties likely to see the inevitability of the accident as it unfolds, but they also face some of the most serious injuries of any type of vehicle accident. Why head-on…
Read MoreDetermining Trucking Company Negligence
Trucking accidents cause serious injuries and fatalities on the Tennessee roadways. While the operators of these vehicles are often blamed for the crashes they cause, trucking companies often have some responsibility as well. This especially applies to instances where negligent hiring practices or improper vehicle maintenance led to the crash. When victims of these truck…
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