Financial Exploitation and Theft From The Elderly is Also a Form of Abuse

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…

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Bus Collides with SUV and Semi-Truck, Leading to Eight Deaths

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…

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Negligent Hiring Leads to Nursing Home Injuries in Tennessee

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…

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Increasing Lengths of Tractor-Trailers Lead to More Accidents

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. …

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High School Student Dies in Tragic Tennessee Car Crash

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,…

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Teenage Drivers a Danger on Tennessee Roads

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…

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Common Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents in Tennessee

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…

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Memphis Jury Awards $33.5 Million for Child’s Birth Injury

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…

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Legal Malpractice Leads to Irrevocable Harm in Tennessee

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…

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Are Compounding Companies Causing Harm Throughout Tennessee

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…

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Meningitis Patients in Tennessee May Suffer a Relapse

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…

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Fatal I-40 Church Bus Wreck Kills at Least 8, Injures Others

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…

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Tennessee Nursing Home Admission Process and Arbitration Agreements

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…

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The Risks of Motorcycling in Tennessee: What You Should Know

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…

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Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Malpractice Settlements and Judgments Top $91 Million in 2012

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…

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What Causes Large Trucking Accidents in Tennessee?

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…

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Tips on Preventing Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse in Tennessee

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…

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