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Many owners have complained that the Yamaha Grizzly 660 throttle is defective and can become stuck in the “wide open” position.  If the throttle sticks in the open position during normal operation, riders can be seriously injured or even killed.  When the Grizzly throttle sticks riders are caught off guard and the operator is not…

Riding a motorcycle can be one of life’s pleasures, but when Tennessee motorcycle accidents happen, the pleasure can easily turn to pain, especially when head injuries happen. As Memphis motorcycle accident lawyers, we urge all bikers to wear helmets when they hop aboard their two-wheeled companions. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers…

We have explained the keys to proving a Tennessee wrongful death case elsewhere on this site.  Below is a portion of a blog post by attorney John Day containing a general explanation of who has the right to file a wrongful death action: A lawsuit for the death of a husband can be filed by…

We all know that nursing home abuse exists in Tennessee, but too often those who do know turn a blind eye to what they see. The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability reports that only one in every 23 cases of elder abuse, both in facilities and in private homes, is reported. As middle Tennessee…

Johnson & Johnson is currently a defendant in more than 550 vaginal mesh lawsuits.  New information reveals that J&J sold and distributed the product, known as the Gynecare Prolift, before it was ever approved by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”).  The company says that it was acceptable to market the device before FDA approval…

Allegations of the abuse of a dementia patient have prompted the Tennessee Department of Health to curtail all admissions to the Johnson City nursing facility, Appalachian Christian Village. According to the Johnson City Press, there will be no further admissions to the facility until the facts are all in. Three certified nursing assistants allegedly decided…

When big rigs and cars collide on Tennessee roads, the results are never good and sometimes deadly. The car and its occupants almost always get the worst of it. The main reason for this is the sheer size and weight of the commercial truck. Today, the weight limit for a fully loaded semi is 80,000…

A deadly Bradley County motorcycle crash left a teenage girl dead and the police searching for a witness to the accident. Jordan Best, 18, of Columbus, Ohio, was killed on Springplace Road on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. The young woman was a passenger on a bike driven by 43-year-old Marty R. Sandidge, of Shope Road.…

  Thomas GreerSince 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…

Actos (pioglitazone) is an oral anti-diabetes drug which is used to increase the body’s sensitivity to insulin.  In September, 2010, the FDA stated that it was “reviewing data from an ongoing 10-year study designed to evaluate whether Actos is associated with bladder cancer.”  Later, in June, 2011, the FDA informed the public that the use…

As many as 20 vehicles crashed in a three-mile straight along I-75 in northern Tennessee on February 19, 2012. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol Sgt. Stacy Heartherly, the crashes occurred in “near white-out conditions” caused by snowfall and fog. One youth was reported as seriously injured. The February snowstorm, one that some are calling the…

If a Tennessee doctor, nurse or other medical employee fails to exercise reasonable care and skill, and a patient is harmed as a result, medical malpractice is said to have occurred. While true cases of medical malpractice are, fortunately, fairly rare, they do happen. And when they happen to you, they can turn your world…

According to a recent report by the Tennessean, Middle Tennessee hospitals are more willing to admit their mistakes and change the way they do business to better serve their patients. Middle Tennessee hospitals have reported over 12 serious medical errors in Tennessee over the past three years. According to national statistics, another 80 errors were…

As middle Tennessee motorcycle crash lawyers, we know how devastating the results of motorcycle accidents can be. If you or a loved one has been involved in a bike wreck, you know that serious injuries can result in long-term recovery, loss of income and huge medical costs. And, if the accident resulted in a death,…

A Knoxville motorcyclist was seriously injured after a February 9, 2012 crash. According to Knoxville Police Department Sgt. Shawn Neal, George Andrews, 31, was riding westbound on Kingston Pike just before 5:00 p.m. As he approached Scenic Drive, he crashed his 2008 Q-Link motorcycle into two mailboxes. Other motorists reported that Andrews was allegedly too…

A Madison County young woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a tragic Tennessee accident on February 11, 2012. Driving under the influence and vehicular homicide charges are leveled at the driver of the car she was riding in. Early Saturday morning at 3:00 a.m., Matthew D. Richardson, 21, lost control of his Dodge…

If your baby has suffered the birth injury called Erb’s palsy, you are probably feeling confused and angry, and you have every right. This mostly avoidable condition is almost always caused by a medical mistake during delivery. As Middle Tennessee birth injury lawyers, we see these cases as unnecessary, yet we still deal with them…

A Memphis man is dead and his nephew faces charges following a deadly January 31, 2012 car accident. The Memphis Police Department reported that the accident occurred at about 1:00 a.m. at the intersection of Haynes and Barron. There they found a 2012 Camaro crashed into a vacant Orange Mound home. The passenger, James J.…

A Smyrna, Tennessee resident was killed Monday, January 30, when a semi truck struck his pickup truck on Interstate 124 near mile marker 81. Carlos Aldana, 41, died when a 2006 Volvo semi hit the passenger side of Vladimir Aldana’s 1995 Dodge pickup truck. The driver of the semi, David Tatum, 53, of Owensboro, Kentucky,…

An article published in May 2011 in the New England Journal of Medicine studied the negative side effects associated with the transvaginal mesh patch. The study compared the effectiveness of the patch against the traditional treatment of using connective tissue in the vaginal wall.  The study revealed that the patch had higher risk of harm…

A sudden shoulder dystocia is one of the most frightening birth complications for Tennessee parents. One minute, you are feeling joyful and happy; pushing has finally begun, and you will soon meet your new child. The next, your medical team springs into emergency procedures that you never expected. While this birth complication is difficult to…

We think that when we hire an attorney, we are doing the best thing and that we are using the legal system to achieve justice. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Sometimes the attorney we hired fails to handle our cases properly and ethically, which may cost us much pain, suffering and money. Such is…

As respected Memphis legal malpractice attorneys at Bailey & Greer, we know exactly how damaging becoming a victim of legal malpractice can be. You hire a lawyer to represent you and he or she fails to do this. Maybe your case is thrown out of court or you lose it, all because your attorney doesn’t…

Jeff Fisher, 17-year veteran coach of the Tennessee Titans, was on his way home in Brentwood, Tennessee, just days after he was hired as head coach of the St. Louis Rams. Fisher saw a car leave the road, hit a telephone pole and flip over. He stopped immediately to help. The accident happened Sunday evening,…

Transvaginal mesh support products are being linked to a dangerous and painful medical condition called “erosion” of the vaginal tissue, where the vaginal tissue splits and mesh protrudes into the vagina.  Transvaginal mesh products are often times used in the treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP).  These conditions occur when…