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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Do I Have to File a Report After a “Minor” Car Accident?
Many people experience at least one “minor” car accident during their lifetime. For instance, you may have accidentally bumped into the back of the vehicle in front of you in close traffic when it came to an unexpected and sudden stop. Or perhaps someone bumps into you while pulling out of a parking spot. Do…
Read MoreUse Uber or Lyft for a Ride to the Doctor? It’s a Possibility
Uber and Lyft have quickly become the top rideshare companies in the United States. These companies provide rides for any customer for any reason. Need to get to the store? Use an app to order an Uber. Need a “lift” to work? Lyft can help you. These rideshare services have also become popular among the…
Read MoreTennessee Doctors Can Earn Big Bucks by Denying Disability Claims
Doctors in Tennessee are being contracted to review claims submitted by Tennesseans for Social Security Disability benefits, with many of them reviewing thousands of cases per year for high payouts. The doctors are hired by the State of Tennessee’s Disability Determination Services, and there are roughly 50 of these doctors who conduct the reviews throughout…
Read MoreRh Incompatibility and Birth Injuries – Can I Sue for Negligence If I’m Not Tested?
When a mother is Rh negative and her baby is Rh positive, this is called Rh incompatibility. Blood that is Rh positive possesses an Rh factor, which refers to a specific type of antigen. Your Rh factor doesn’t affect your health overall. However, it does have an impact on the mother and baby during pregnancy.…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Laws in Tennessee
The distracted driving laws in Tennessee have been around for a long time, but it seems like more recently with cellphones and texting, and things like that, the drivers are becoming more and more distracted. So the simple law in Tennessee is that you have to pay attention to the roadway. And if you…
Read MoreClaiming Damages if You Were Hurt in a Crash with a Taxi, Uber or Lyft
If you were a passenger in a cab or rideshare vehicle, or if you were in another car entirely, you can make a claim for compensation if you were injured in an accident. Sadler Bailey explains what to do in the following videos. Who Is Responsible if I’m Hurt in a Taxi? It depends. If…
Read MoreAre Personal Injury Lawyers Worth the Cost?
It depends. I get calls sometimes from people that have relatively minor problems, and I will say to them, “A lawyer cannot solve $1,000 problem. A lawyer can only make $1,000 problem become a $2,000 problem.” So there is certainly a point at which the answer is that a lawyer cannot help, but anything over…
Read MoreIf I Hit a Someone on an Electric Scooter, Am I Liable for Damages?
Travel by electric scooter is becoming an increasingly popular form of transportation in cities throughout the United States. Companies such as Bird and Lime are renting their e-scooters to riders everywhere; even the rideshare company Lyft is getting into the game. This increase in popularity also brings with it an increase in the risk for…
Read MoreDeadly Bus Crash on I-30 Leaves One Child Dead, and 45 People Injured
Today, our hearts are breaking for the families and players of the Orange Mound Youth Association. A charter bus traveling in Arkansas, and owned by Scott Shuttle Service in Somerville, crashed: at this time, one child has died, and 40-45 people (mostly elementary school-aged children) have been admitted to hospitals in Arkansas. Per FOX 13:…
Read MoreTennessee’s Caps on Medical Liability Damages
People who suffer catastrophic injuries or serious injuries due to medical malpractice often have substantial costs associated with their care. Just a brief stay in a hospital can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars. Full compensation for any type of medical error includes payments for the following: Doctors’ bills and the costs of staying…
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