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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Brain Injury in Newborns Caused by a Birth Injury
There are many factors that can contribute to brain injury in a newborn, but there are two broad categories for the causes of newborn brain injuries: one is physical trauma to the infant’s head and the other is oxygen deprivation during the birth process. Brain injury in a newborn can have long lasting, negative implications…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injuries from Amusement Park Accidents
You have likely heard about the recent amusement park accidents that have caused the deaths and serious injuries of park visitors. No one plans to suffer a catastrophic injury when they walk through the gates of their favorite theme park. It is summer time, and you just want to have fun and enjoy life. Sometimes…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injuries from Medical Mistakes
Whether you are suffering from a disease and you need treatment, or you have sustained an injury and you need emergency medical care, we turn to doctors to heal us and often to save our lives. When a doctor is able to do the seemingly impossible, we hail them as the heroes they are. But…
Read MoreDefective Airbags Trigger Toyota’s Recall of 1.4 Million Cars
Faulty airbags manufactured by AutoLiv, the second largest automotive airbag maker after Takata, have triggered a 1.4 million vehicle recall by Toyota. The affected models include the Prius, Prius Plug-In and Lexus CT200h. These vehicles are being recalled due to the airbag’s two connected chambers, which can separate when the vehicle is parked and unoccupied…
Read MoreJury Awards $44 Million for Brain Injury Medical Malpractice Verdict
A jury in Philadelphia awarded $44.1 million to Andrea Tate, a patient who suffered a brain bleed while being treated at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, according to a story in the Legal Intelligencer. In the case of Tate vs. The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, the jury, who deliberated over two days,…
Read MoreBirth Injury Risks for Premature Infants
There are few things more devastating to new parents than discovering their child has an injury or birth defect. The risks of such injuries and defects are higher in children born prematurely. Prematurity, or babies who are born at less than 37 weeks of gestation, and those who weigh less than 3.3 pounds, have increasingly…
Read MoreWill I Be Required to Reimburse My Health Insurance Company After I Settle a Personal Injury Claim?
When you suffer a serious injury in an auto accident, or any other type of accident that was caused by another person’s negligence, you seek medical care and your insurance company pays the bill. However, if you take legal action against the responsible party and prevail, you may receive a settlement that includes compensation for…
Read MorePay Attention! Lessons from Distracted Driver Awareness Month
April is distracted driving awareness month for the National Safety Council, whose goal is to draw awareness to the epidemic of distracted driving. The theme of the campaign this year was “Take Back Your Drive.” The NSC aimed to publicize the message that there is no safe way to use a cell phone while driving…
Read MoreSocial Security Disability Benefits for Arthritis
Arthritis is an informal way of referring to more than 100 types of joint diseases according to the Arthritis Foundation. More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have some form of Arthritis or a related condition, making it the leading cause of disability in the United States. Arthritis tends to be more common in…
Read MoreInadequate Training and Experience Can Lead to Trucking Accidents
Large, commercial trucks can weigh several tons, and as the largest vehicles on the roadways, truck drivers owe a duty of care to operate these trucks in a safe manner. In order to be able to drive a commercial truck, an individual must go through training and a period of supervision before they can get…
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