$33.5 Million Awarded by Memphis Jury for Birth Injuries: Lessons Learned from Jordan’s Case

Recently, a group of Tennessee doctors delayed performing an emergency C-section, resulting in baby Jordan Long sustaining oxygen-deprivation related brain damage.  Moreover, Jordan was also diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a result of the incident, which is a potentially life-threatening and highly disabling medical condition.  In response to this significant medical error, a Memphis jury…

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The Five Main Causes of Automobile Accidents in Tennessee

Car accidents, with few exceptions, are completely avoidable.  If all drivers exercised proper care while on the road, most, if not all, accidents would be eliminated.  After all, that is why they are called “accidents.”   There are a wide variety of causes of accidents; however, there are five items that cause far more accidents than…

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Memphis Motorcycle Accidents: Why do they Keep Happening?

Recently in Memphis, a motorcycle rider tragically died on Interstate 40.  This accident happened around 8:45 pm and according to police reports, the motorcyclist was speeding when a car cut him off.  The biker hit the left front portion of the car and was thrown from his motorcycle. Unfortunately, he ultimately died before making it…

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Wright Medical Technology Defective Hip Implant Lawsuits: Memphis, Tennessee Law Firm Investigating

Our firm is investigating possible lawsuits against Wright Medical Technology, which is based in Memphis, TN.  Several patients have already filed lawsuits claiming that the Wright Conserve hip replacement parts are defective.  Patients complain of a wide range of serious health problems associated with the defective hip and claim that Wright Medical did not properly…

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Medical Malpractice in Tennessee: Failure to Diagnose

A common medical malpractice lawsuit involves a health care provider’s failure to properly diagnose a patient.  Patients trust their healthcare providers will take the correct steps to accurately identify the source of their symptoms. Unfortunately, far too often providers make an improper diagnosis, or fail to render a diagnosis whatsoever.  Approximately 126,000 people die every…

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Birth Hypoxia in Tennessee: What You Should Know

Birth hypoxia may have a number of different names in the medical community, but is equally serious and a potentially life-threatening condition.  For example, this condition may also be called perinatal asphyxia, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, or birth asphyxia.  Notwithstanding what you call it, when a baby does not receive enough oxygen to its brain during birth,…

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Reinstatement for Tennessee Lawyer Will Not Be An Easy Road

The Tennessee Supreme Court recently heard the case of H. Owen Maddux.  Mr. Maddux, a lawyer out of Chattanooga, Tennessee, unfortunately had his law license suspended for nine months due to having violated the Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct.  By way of background, Mr. Maddux had been hired to represent a woman in Hamilton County,…

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Tennessee’s Medical Malpractice Act Seeks Reduction of Frivolous Lawsuits

Tennessee’s medical malpractice laws were recently amended and as such, it is worth reviewing as well as noting the changes made.  Supporters of the amendments believe the following concepts will reduce the number of “frivolous” lawsuits: (1) a pre-suit notice requirement; (2) a requirement for speedy production of medical records; and (3) a requirement of…

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How Memphis Medical Malpractice Settlements Work: A Breakdown of Tennessee Medical Malpractice Payouts

Memphis medical malpractice settlements and other settlements of civil injury cases work in much the same way.  However, due to reporting requirements of the state and insurance companies, obtaining a medical malpractice settlement can be more difficult. There are really three steps to obtaining a Tennessee medical malpractice settlement. It is important to note that…

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Were you Injured in a Tennessee Commercial Truck Accident where the Truck Did not Warn you? Federal Law Requires them to! Memphis Truck Accident Attorneys Explain

The highway can be a dangerous place at times, given that there are millions of commercial motor vehicles and semi trucks traveling the roads today.  Thus, it is not uncommon for a Tennessee truck accident to occur.  The operation of large commercial vehicles can be dangerous and difficult, particularly for a new and inexperienced driver. …

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Who Gets the Money from a Wrongful Death Case in Tennessee?

If you have had a family member who was killed because of the conduct of another person, a Tennessee wrongful death claim may be brought.  Under Tennessee Code 28-3-104(a)(1), a wrongful death case must be commenced within one year of the date that the accident which caused wrongful death occurred.  This one year time limit…

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When Defective Cars or Negligent Repairs Cause Tennessee Motor Vehicle Accidents: Experienced Memphis Personal Injury Attorney Discusses

We not only expect our vehicles to transport us from point A to point B, we also expect them to keep us and our families safe.  However, sometimes they don’t.  While driver error is the most common cause of Tennessee car accidents, there are situations where an automotive defect or negligent repair was either the…

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Tennessee Accidents Involving Bicycles and Cars: Rights and Liabilities Explained

Tennessee residents have turned to bicycling as a popular form of recreation and an alternative form of transportation.  However, most road designs have left bicyclists vulnerable to being hit by cars and commercial vehicles.  With the increase of bicycle riders was also the increase in Tennessee bicycle accidents and Tennessee car accidents involving bicycles.  Unfortunately,…

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Judge Overturns Sadler Bailey’s 60 Day Suspension

Judge Paul A. Summers reversed a decision by the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility ("TBPR"), which suspended Sadler Bailey for 60-days.  The suspension stemmed from “disrespect and sarcasm” that Bailey showed in comments to Circuit Court Judge Karen Williams during a medical malpractice trial in 2008.  During the trial, Bailey called the defense lawyers liars…

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My Prior Attorney Failed to File My Lawsuit in Time: What do I do Now?

Under Tennessee law, the failure to file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations period is considered legal negligence unless there are extraordinary circumstances.  If your previous attorney failed to file your lawsuit within the statute of limitations period you should hire a different attorney to help you evaluate your case and, if it is…

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Lawsuit Filed Against Memphis 24 Hour Fitness Club

Jerome Walsh filed a lawsuit on July 18, 2013, against 24 Hour Fitness.  Walsh contracted Legionnaires' disease at the Memphis fitness club located on Ridgeway Road.  Legionnaires' disease is a bacterial infection named for the bacteria Legionella.  The bacteria can lead to pneumonia.  If undetected and untreated, the disease can turn deadly.  Legionella thrives in…

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Lawsuit Filed Against Memphis 24 Hour Fitness Club Following Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Yesterday our firm filed a lawsuit against 24 Hour Fitness on behalf of Jerome Walsh.  Mr. Walsh contracted Legionnaires' disease after visiting the facility located on Ridgeway Road in Memphis, Tennessee.  Legionnaires' disease is caused by the bacteria Legionella, which thrives in warm water.  The bacteria can lead to pneumonia and can cause catastrophic injuries…

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Tennessee Drunk Driving Accidents: How to Prove Liability

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) 11,000 people every year are killed by drunk drivers.  Between the hours of midnight and 3am, a drunk driver kills someone every 23 minutes.  In Tennessee, there were 284 fatalities caused by drunk drivers in 2010.  Additionally, in 2011 and 2012 there was a rise in…

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