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Can a Stroke Misdiagnosis Be Medical Malpractice?
Stokes are very serious medical episodes that happen suddenly without much warning. Most people seek medical attention during or after their strokes in hopes of determining what happened, receiving the proper medical treatment, and finding out what they can do to prevent these alarming medical episodes from happening again. However, if a stroke is ignored…
Read MoreWhen Are Surgical Errors Considered Medical Malpractice?
Surgeons, doctors, nurses, and other medical staff are responsible for carrying out their duties in a correct and prompt manner that protects patient safety and well-being. If a surgeon or their staff causes you injuries or fails to inform you of any potential risks that could happen during your surgery, you may have grounds for…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Medical Specialist for Car Accident Injuries
Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be an overwhelming experience, particularly when it comes to addressing your health concerns. Selecting the right medical specialist is critical for your recovery and for substantiating any legal claims you may have. For residents of Memphis, finding the appropriate medical care after an accident involves understanding the…
Read MoreNew Mothers Deserve Better Postpartum Care
Having a baby is supposed to be a joyous experience. The purpose of “maternity leave” is to give new mothers and their babies time to bond and allow families to focus on creating a new way of life. Yet many mothers receive poor or inadequate postpartum care, and it leads not only to quality-of-life issues…
Read MorePentagon Raises Cap on Military Medical Malpractice Claims
There are many situations where a mistake made by a doctor, nurse, or hospital can cripple someone’s life, making it hard for them to engage in activities they enjoy or simply work at their job. When this happens, you expect to seek out fair compensation from those at fault. However, in military medical malpractice cases,…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Dangerous Intersections in Memphis?
Intersections are one of the most intimidating places for new drivers as well as experienced drivers. The reason for this is because multiple cars usually meet at intersections and must yield the right of way or wait for their light to turn green, alerting them that it is their turn to go. While this may…
Read MoreInjuries Caused by IV Mistakes: Tennessee Medical Malpractice Lawyers Explain Signs and Liability
It is commonplace during a hospital visit for a patient to receive an administration of IV fluids or medications. This could be for a seemingly innocuous visit such as dehydration due to illness, or for a serious admission such as before or after a major surgery. Through IVs, healthcare providers can administer a broad range of fluids…
Read MoreBariatric Surgery Can Be Deadly
Something like bariatric surgery, or weight-loss surgery, is sometimes highly promoted in our modern culture with more than 30% of adults and 17% of adolescents struggling with obesity in the United States. Many people love the idea of a Gastric Bypass or a Gastric Sleeve procedure since either one can result in substantial weight loss,…
Read MoreIs It Better to Settle a Medical Malpractice Claim, or to Go to Trial?
In malpractice cases, many hospitals and doctors prefer to settle instead of entering into a trial proceeding that can potentially leave them liable for a much larger judgment. Further, many patients are eager to settle in order to obtain compensation faster and to avoid a difficult and extended legal process that can stretch over several…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I’m Injured by a First Responder Vehicle?
When we call the emergency line for help, we expect to be assisted right away. It’s our right. But what would happen if you were never assisted? What would happen if you were being transported, but an accident happened before you could even get to the hospital? Or, what if you were just driving as…
Read MoreWhy Brachial Plexus Injuries Are So Damaging
Imagine having to take your baby through surgery to correct a serious injury that can affect their arms. Imagine losing the feeling in your arm after suffering from a motorcycle accident. This is the reality for victims of a brachial plexus injury. These injuries can leave a person’s arms paralyzed. The consequences are even more…
Read MoreHow Automatic Emergency Braking Can Cut Down on Crashes
Wouldn’t it be nice if you had additional protection while you were driving? Advances in driver safety technology can help ensure that this additional protection would reduce the chances of an accident. Well, that idea may become a reality quite soon. Car manufacturers are always finding ways to improve their models and make them as…
Read MoreWhen Doctors Are Liable for Your Heart Attack from Underlying Health Conditions
Let’s be honest. None of us enjoy going to the doctor’s office, even for routine checkups. But we all understand their importance. Prevention is the best precaution against any disease. There are so many medical conditions that can be prevented because of early detection. That’s why a doctor’s diagnosis holds so much power. Can you…
Read MorePoor Road Conditions in Tennessee Lead to Accidents
In 2020 alone, the United States saw nearly 39,000 fatal car accidents – a significant spike in year over year numbers. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration even noted that this was a 13-year record high. Although the vast majority of accidents are not fatal, the rate in which they occur is still…
Read MoreNew Genetic Test Shows May Detect Birth Defects Faster
A new revolution in technology could drastically change the way genetic tests are done. Just this summer, the New York Times reported that a new genetic test went through a small trial after ten years of development to detect genetic birth defects in embryos, fetuses, and tissue obtained after miscarriage. This type of test is…
Read MoreViruses Really Do Increase the Risk of Pregnancy Complications and Birth Trauma
The recent COVID pandemic has created an abundance of new statistics and facts that scientists and medical professionals have been scrambling to collect and analyze. One of these startling new statistics has to do with pregnant mothers who catch the COVID virus, and the effect the illness has on their unborn child and themselves. While…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your New Driver Safe on Post-COVID Roads
The pandemic brought on a lot of changes to our daily lives, our old way of conducting business, and educating students. This applied to driving tests as well. After all, with DMV examiners seeing several people a day in the close confines of a car, the infection rate is not negligible. What that meant for…
Read MoreCan Your Car’s Brand Affect Your Driving?
What do you look for in a car? Is there a color you specifically like? Do you prefer four-wheel drive or even off-road chains? Perhaps amenities are more your style, and you go for the car with the latest technology — something to make your life as easy as possible as you travel your way…
Read MoreWhat Happens in a Car Accident on a Bridge?
All car and truck accidents are dangerous, especially when vehicles collide. Accidents on bridges, however, add an extra layer of danger because the cars or their occupants may fall into the water or down onto roads and other vehicles below. Bridges are also often more treacherous because many don’t offer shoulder lanes and many bridges…
Read MoreBailey & Greer Secures $2M Jury Verdict on Behalf of Car Crash Victim
The team at Bailey & Greer, PLLC is pleased to announce that Thomas Greer and Nora Taube recently obtained a $2M jury verdict on behalf of a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a head-on collision with a negligent driver in 2017. Although the jury is not told this, the plaintiff was actually…
Read MoreCan I File a Lawsuit if the Other Driver Lost Control of the Car?
Many car accidents are due to clear negligence by another driver. Drivers who speed, drive while distracted, run through red lights, drive while intoxicated, or violate other Tennessee traffic laws deserve to be held liable for the accidents they cause. These drivers should pay your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.…
Read MoreThe Top Four Causes of Maternal Injury During Labor and Delivery
The childbirth process is so delicate that if obstetricians are not careful, they can cause serious injury to the baby and the mother. When physicians cause harm to a mother or her baby during labor or delivery, these injuries are known as birth injuries. Birth injuries can range from severe bruising to a broken bone…
Read MoreI-40 Is a Really Dangerous Road
Following behind I-80 and I-90, I-40 is one of the longest interstate highways that runs through the United State, passing through Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Guess what else the highway is known for? Being one of the deadliest highways in nearly every state it touches. How has I-40 earned…
Read MoreChoosing the Safest Helmet for Riding a Motorcycle in Tennessee
Although there is a specific thrill that comes with motorcycle riding, chasing that thrill comes with a risk. For all motorcyclists, that risk is the possibility of a brain injury, hence why many motorcyclists wear helmets. Under Tennessee law, you are required to wear a helmet on a motorcycle. The type of helmet you wear,…
Read MoreCan I Put a Camera in My Loved One’s Room at a Nursing Home?
We all want our loved ones to be safe and cared for, especially when we cannot be there to protect and care for them ourselves. It’s only common sense, then, to want to put a security camera of sorts in the nursing home where your family member lives. You want to make sure the caregivers…
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