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Nursing home abuse is one of the most unfathomable crimes.  Elderly victims are often left vulnerable due to physical or mental incapacities, and those that prey upon them represent some of the worst members of society.  When most people think of nursing home abuse, they envision physical abuse or neglect.  However, in Tennessee, the financial…

In of October of 2013, a bus carrying senior citizens returning from a jubilee that had been held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee crossed the center median and collided with a Chevy Tahoe and a tractor-trailer.  Six people on the bus were killed, along with a passenger in the SUV and the driver of the commercial truck.  Fourteen…

Staffing a nursing home with the right people is critical to the safety and wellbeing of its residents.  The staff, including medical professionals, aids, food preparers, and janitorial personnel, needs to have the training to deal with the assigned tasks as well as the patience to work with the residents.  It is imperative that the…

Long-haul trucking is one of the main ways that goods are moved from one place to another.  This is a critical part of the economy.  However, this does not mean that there should not be reasonable restrictions on the size and length of the tractor-trailers that share the roads with millions of Americans every day. …

On October 15, 2013, a tenth grade student got into a car with friends in the afternoon.  At approximately 5:30 PM, when it was still daylight, the Nissan in which the three teenage boys were riding crossed the center median and collided with a pick-up truck traveling in the opposite direction.  Fifteen year-old Kane Ragsdale,…

The day that a teenager gets a driver’s license is one of the greatest days for the teen and one of the most stressful for the parents.  The problem is that this event marks one of the first steps towards adulthood, but teenagers still exhibit the impulsive behavior of childhood paired with a belief in…

Motorcyclists enjoy taking their bikes along the roads in Tennessee.  The mild weather throughout much of the year means that there are plenty of riding days.  However, the number of riders also leads to many accidents throughout the state.  When a motorcycle gets into an accident, almost eighty percent of the time there are injuries…

A child who suffers from severe birth injuries faces a lifetime of medical needs, extensive assistance requirements, and special education needs.  In order to lead the best possible life, it will be important to have access to the best available therapy or medical treatment, adaptations to the family home and vehicle, specialized education programs, and…

The birth of a child is a wonderful time for parents.  Throughout the pregnancy, the prenatal checkups confirmed that the baby was developing properly and the expectant mom entered the delivery room without any worry that something might be wrong with her baby.  However, something went wrong and now a child suffers through every day…

In September 2013, a motorcyclist was killed when a driver exiting a McDonald’s parking lot in Red Bank, Tennessee pulled in front of the bike while attempting to cross a road.  The car moved across one lane of traffic and moved into the path of the motorcycle in the far lane.  The biker was unable…

When a person retains a lawyer, he is taking that action to protect his rights, whether in a civil or criminal legal action.  When the attorney in whom you have placed your trust fails you because of preventable error, then it is necessary to hold that legal professional accountable for the harm caused.  There are…

You see it whenever you turn on the television or radio or drive along any major highway in the state: lawyer advertising is on the rise in Tennessee, especially among personal injury attorneys. Once widely considered a violation of professional ethics and strictly prohibited, a 1977 US Supreme Court decision, ruling that advertising is commercial…

At the beginning of the summer, a professional liability insurance and risk assessment firm released a report that the filing of legal malpractice claims was on the rise.  Ames & Gough tracks records as part of its business of providing assistance to law firms.  Previously, there had been a leveling off relating to the filing…

If you took steps to retain legal counsel to protect your rights in Tennessee, then it is likely that you had a compelling need since the average person does not seek out lawyers simply for fun.  However, things may have gone wrong and you find yourself wondering if an attorney’s error is the reason for…

A significant amount of focus has been placed on “compounding companies” as a result of the fungal meningitis outbreak that occurred in Tennessee back in 2012.  This outbreak was caused by a compounding firm in Massachusetts, the New England Compounding Center (NECC), which has subsequently closed its doors.  However, there is a lot of confusion…

In September 2012, an outbreak of meningitis was detected at the Tennessee Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  That outbreak was patients infected with fungal meningitis and ultimately was traced back to contaminated steroid injections.  However, the worst may not be over for those patients who were sickened by the outbreak. At least one patient has suffered…

On the afternoon of October 2, 2013, a church bus traveling from North Carolina experienced a tire blow-out, which caused the bus to lose control, cross the median, and strike a tractor-trailer and SUV.  According to a spokesperson from the Tennessee Department of Safety, the crash killed a total of eight people–six passengers on the…

The admission process for nursing home residents can be stressful and hectic, but understanding the consequences of signing an arbitration agreement is extremely important.  If your loved one is unable to sign documents or does not have the mental capacity to understand them, you may be called upon to sign for her.  These documents are…

Ex-Memphis police officer Alex Beard was sentenced to 6 months in jail for his role in a deadly crash last August 26.  The plea deal means that Beard will not have a trial.  The wreck killed Delores Epps and her daughter, Mackala Ross, and severely injured others.  Civil lawsuits against the City of Memphis are…

Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injury, and sometimes even death.  That is why it is vitally important for Tennessee motorcyclists to be aware of the risks they face on the road.  In fact, it is also crucial for all drivers to understand that motorcyclists are subject to the same set of road rules and…

According to a national nursing home quality study conducted by a non-profit organization known as Families for Better Care (FBC), Tennessee nursing homes are collectively receiving a barely passing score.   In other words, they have been given a score of a D for the generally poor quality of their nursing homes.  For the very same…

Depending upon the facts and circumstances of one’s case, an individual who feels that they have been aggrieved by their attorney may or may not end up having a case that gives rise to malpractice.  Notwithstanding, our team of experienced legal professionals will comprehensively review your case and help you decide whether pursuing a legal…

The department of Veterans Affairs (VA) paid more than $91 million in settlements and verdicts from medical malpractice in 2012.  This amount is the highest amount in a dozen years and raises significant concerns about patient safety issues at VA hospitals.  These payments came in the form of court judgments and administrative settlements.  The lawsuits…

As with all other types of motorists, drivers of large trusts (i.e. 18-wheelers) can, for a number of reasons, cause serious accidents involving other vehicles.  For instance, truck drivers can fall prey to the same types of distractions and other issues that cause all types of non-truck related accidents, such as those involving motorcycles and…

Unfortunately, substandard nursing home care often results in tragedy to innocent victims, which can be devastating to you and your loved ones.  We have witnessed all too many instances where a resident of a nursing home suffers needlessly due to abuse and neglect.  Yet, the seriousness of these residents’ injuries can vary and may also…