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…
Read MoreMemphis Looks to Join the Fight Against Opioid Addiction, with the help of Attorney Thomas Greer
There is no doubt that opioid addiction is a clear and present danger. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that more than 30,000 people died in 2015 as a result of opioid overdoses – and more than half of those deaths were from prescription drugs. The problem is especially bad here in Tennessee.…
Read MoreStatute of Limitations for Late-Emerging Birth Injuries in Tennessee
Amidst the joys of pregnancy, every parent’s nightmare is the horror of tragic complications or injury during birth. Worse yet, some families leave the hospital or birth center believing all is well with their infant, only to learn later that a birth injury occurred when symptoms arise days or weeks later. Tennessee families whose children…
Read MoreLiability in Tennessee Auto Accidents Involving More Than Two Cars
Traffic pileups happen frequently in urban areas like Memphis, particularly during rush hour and peak commute times. When there are multiple cars involved in an auto accident, it can be a chore to determine fault. If you were in a multiple car accident, whether you are at fault or not, it is advisable to retain…
Read MoreThe Risk of Trucks Carrying Hazardous Materials
Large trucks create substantial risks on the roadways of Tennessee. The weight and size of these vehicles make them extremely dangerous, and serious injuries often result when other vehicles are involved in trucking accidents. When carrying hazardous materials, trucks and tractor-trailers become even more concerning. This high-risk cargo can greatly exacerbate injuries typically related to…
Read MoreSummer: The Deadliest Time of Year for Teenage Drivers
The American Automobile Association (AAA) labels the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “100 Deadliest Days.” This disturbing description stems from the fact that fatal teen driving accidents increase by 15% during the summer months, when compared to the remainder of the year. According to AAA, more than 1,600 people have been…
Read MoreAre Home Births Dangerous?
The number of home births has yo-yoed over the last 15 years. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about 35,000 babies are born at home. Parents are justifiably exercising their right to choose. They should be able to able to deliver their child in an environment where they feel healthy and comfortable.…
Read MoreWest Tennessee Car Crashes Caused by Drunk Drivers Devastate Lives
Despite the known risks, thousands of drunk drivers get behind the wheel every year. Although no one is allowed to operate a vehicle with a BAC above 0.08%, too many reckless drivers think they can beat the system. What they might not realize is that impaired driving causes reduced reaction time, decreased concentration, inhibited judgment,…
Read MoreDangers of Oil and Gas Trucks on the Tennessee Highways
As our country continuously seeks to meet our substantial energy needs, oil and gas companies constantly extract oil from the ground. Activities such as drilling and fracking require the use of numerous trucks to haul oil from the drilling site to the refinery. These companies then use large tanker trucks to transport gasoline to stations…
Read MoreThe Connection Between Maternal BMI and Childhood Epilepsy
Childhood epilepsy is a serious condition, affecting more than three million children nationally, according to KidsHealth.org. While many children outgrow the condition, others deal with the debilitating symptoms their entire lives. Children living with epilepsy have a higher death rate than children without epilepsy, so the recognition and treatment of risk factors is extremely important…
Read MoreLonger Trailers Could Lead to Increased Truck Crashes
Due to their substantial size and weight, tractor trailer trucks pose a serious danger to drivers on the Tennessee highways, due to their substantial size and weight. Yet there are efforts underway to increase the size of these accident-causing vehicles. According to reports, the Americans for Modern Transportation Coalition (AMT) is currently advocating to extend…
Read MoreCar Crash Statistics for Memphis and Tennessee
Memphis is a great city. It’s the largest in Tennessee (just beating out Nashville as of May 2016 by around a thousand people), and the greater metro area boasts a population of 1,317,314 people as of 2014. Founded by Andrew Jackson, who would go on to be elected President of the United States, John Overton,…
Read MoreHow to Spot Signs of Possible Medical Mistakes During Childbirth
A birth injury does not occur in a vacuum., and when one does occur, it can be a very scary situation. A birth injury might play out something like this. You and your partner are in the delivery room and something seems to be going wrong or maybe things have even been going wrong from…
Read MoreWould You Be Courteous to a Driverless Vehicle? Autonomous Cars and Aggressive Drivers Set to Square Off
As a driver, you have likely faced a situation where an aggressive driver cut you off in traffic or failed to yield the right of way. What might an autonomous vehicle (AV) do in the same situation? To answer the question of how an autonomous car might react and how other human drivers would interact…
Read MoreDo Laborists Reduce the Incidence of Birth Injury?
The use of laborists or OB/GYN hospitalists has been an emerging trend that began in the late 1990s and continues to grow in hospital labor and delivery suites across the United States. Laborists are OB/GYNs who are on staff usually on evenings and weekends or even 24/7 in some hospitals. The American Congress of Obstetricians…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injury from Rollover & Ejection Auto Accidents
Rollover accidents are some of the most serious kinds of car crashes with the highest fatality rates. In fact, each year more than 10,000 people are killed in rollover crashes. Those who are fortunate enough to survive a rollover crash often emerge with catastrophic injuries. While certain vehicles are more prone to rollover than others…
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