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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HAZMAT Crashes Pose Additional Dangers
Every trucking accident has the potential to cause a great deal of property damage, injury and even death. When a truck is hauling hazardous materials, the danger extends far beyond the boundaries that are normally present in a trucking accident where the cargo is not hazardous. Recently, a tanker truck filled with hazardous material went…
Read MoreRental Truck Accidents Are Just as Dangerous as Accidents Involving Tractor Trailers
There are a lot of trucks on the roads and highways in Tennessee. Unfortunately, not everyone who is driving down the road in a large truck is a professional truck driver. People rent trucks of all sizes for all kinds of reason. The combination of a large truck and a driver who is not accustomed…
Read MoreDrunk Driver Causes Tragic Wrongful Death of Two Passengers
Motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of accidental death in the U.S. However, when the accident is the result of the negligent or reckless behavior of another person it makes a sad situation even more tragic. In early April 2015, two passengers died when the car they were riding in crashed into a…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do after an Accident with an Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist in Tennessee?
Car accidents are commonplace in our hectic, fast-paced world. The leading cause of accidental injury and death in the United States is motor vehicle accidents, which is why every driver is required to carry auto insurance. However, there are always drivers who try to thwart the law and drive without car insurance, or without adequate…
Read MoreWhy Would a Personal Injury Attorney Turn Down Your Case?
You have been injured in a car accident and you are thinking that you have a pretty strong case that might result in a nice settlement for you. Are you guaranteed to get a personal injury attorney to take on your case? Not necessarily. Sometimes lawyers turn down cases that seem like “slam dunks” to…
Read MoreAm I Medically Qualified to Receive Social Security Disability?
After the Social Security Administration has verified that you are financially eligible to receive SSD benefits, they will send your application to the Disability Determination Services, a state agency that will evaluate your medical condition to determine if you qualify for benefits. How does the SSA define disability? The SSA will only pay when a…
Read MoreDoctor Convinces Patients to Undergo Dangerous and Unnecessary Surgeries
An Ohio spine surgeon faces federal charges of health-care fraud and making false statements, in addition to numerous medical malpractice claims, because he allegedly convinced patients to have surgical procedures that they did not need. Dr. Abubakar Atiq Durrani is accused of telling some of his patients that without spinal surgery “they risked paralysis or…
Read MoreTennessee Automobile Accident Attorneys Discuss Drunk Driving Accidents
A recent drunk driving accident in Nashville claimed the life of one person while seriously injuring two others. The accident occurred when a woman who was driving the wrong way on the interstate crashed into a vehicle that was traveling in the proper direction. The driver of the vehicle that was hit died, while the…
Read MoreWhat are the Most Common Causes of Multiple-Vehicle Crashes?
The recent ice storms and snowy weather in Tennessee have caused several crashes on area highways as drivers lose control of their vehicles on slick, dangerous roads. According to the NHTSA, in 2012 there were about 2.3 million people injured and 33,561 fatalities in auto accidents in the U.S. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety…
Read MoreHow to Identify and Report Nursing Home Abuse in Tennessee
Americans are living much longer these days. A report from the National Center on Elder Abuse Administration on Aging says that in 2010, there were 5.8 million people aged 85 or older. By the year 2050 they estimate that there will be 19 million people in that age group. Given that the elder age group…
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