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On January 11, 2012, a deadly Memphis car accident involving a police cruiser and a passenger car killed one woman and injured her son and two police officers. The 18-year-old son of Mervat Abdelrahman Almalhi, who was the passenger in the right front seat, drove the civilian car, a Mitsubishi Galant. They were traveling north…

It is one of the scariest things that can happen in a car accident; and as Memphis auto accident attorneys, we know just how devastating a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be. One minute life is good, and the next, you are in the hospital with doctors all around you, working to diagnose just how…

In October 2010, 16-year-old Greenville teen Joe Polakiewicz was nearly killed in a Tennessee car accident.  In January, he spoke in Washington, D.C about his brush with death and the vital importance of teen safety. Accompanied by his mother Nancy, Joe told his story at an Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety press conference. He…

Commercial truckers have a tough job; no one would dispute this fact. But when they use both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, the effects can be deadly behind the wheel of a big rig. In an interesting study published at occutesting.com, these effects are combined with the current job market to point out an increasing…

The Commercial Appeal and other news outlets are reporting that Blake Rosenberg, the driver of a Ford F-150 that crashed early on Sunday morning has been charged with a DUI and reckless driving.  The one vehicle wreck happened around 7:00 a.m. on Whitten Road near Interstate 40.  The passenger of the vehicle, whose name has…

As Memphis car crash lawyers, we see the results of horrible car accidents over and over every year. But, so many of these results could be lessened if every driver was wearing his or her seat belt when the crash occurred. Even with this knowledge, many choose not to buckle up behind the wheel. Why?…

Why does the distinction between “employee” and “independent contractor” matter? The main reason is that Tennessee Workers Compensation law only covers “employees.” On the other hand, state law provides no coverage for “independent contractors.” Often, a Tennessee court is asked to determine if someone is an “employee” or an “independent contractor” for purposes of establishing…

According to The Tennessean, one man was killed and another injured in a one-car accident the night of January 2, 2011 near Springfield. Authorities believe that alcohol was involved in the crash. Also, neither man was wearing a seat belt. Josh Naïve, 22, was killed when the Jeep Wrangler ran off the left side of…

As Memphis nursing home abuse attorneys, one of the most common injuries we see to patients is bedsores. The more appropriate term for bedsore is pressure ulcer, because they occur when a patient is allowed to sit or lay in one position too long.  When a patient is not repositioned frequently enough, pressure decreases blood…

While most people are honest, the insurance adjustor is put in an odd position when dealing with your serious Memphis car accident. On one hand, he is expected to keep the expenses for his company low. On the other, he wants to keep you happy and avoid losing your business or keep you from filing…

On December 22, 2011, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced new rules for big rig truckers in an effort to reduce the dangers of driving while fatigued. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stated that beginning July 1, 2013, the number of hours a trucker can drive per week will be reduced from 82 to…

When we are injured or sick, it is natural to want to see a doctor as soon as possible. Tennessee workers compensation law, however, places requirements on both the employee and employer prior to selecting a doctor and getting medical treatment. As is always the case, the injured employee must notify his or her employer…

A tragic Christmas Eve car accident resulted in four deaths, one critical injury and drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter charges. Lenard Robinson, 38, was arrested after striking a 2002 Chevy Impala from behind with his pickup truck, killing all four women in the car. The collision occurred on Raleigh-Millington Road at the Loosahatchie River Bridge. …

Jamie M Stevens, 32, was hit and killed December 19, 2011 by a driver claiming that the sun was in his eyes. James A. Garland, the driver, said he never saw Stevens working in the construction zone along Highway 107 in Limestone Cove. He says the morning sun was rising over the mountain, obscuring his…

Earlier this month, we reported on the deadly Vietnam Veterans Boulevard 50 car pileup that resulted in two deaths. Since then, Sumner County Schools bus driver, Ricky Graves, has been honored for the level-headed way he handled both his bus and students in the foggy December 1 tragedy. Director of Schools, Del Phillips, presented the…

The recent National Transportation Safety Board’s recommendation to ban any use of cell phones while driving has sparked a lively discussion in Tennessee. John Schroer, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, is not yet supporting a full ban. He says, “we do recommend in all cases that you don’t use your portable devices while…

Quite simply, the answer is a very probable yes. The National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) agrees. On December 13, 2011, they called for a nationwide ban on any use of cell phones by drivers, except in emergencies. Because of the alarming number of accidents caused by cell phone use, many studies have been done. Some…

A car accident can bring great pain and damage into your life. One minute you are cruising along, and the next, you are facing injuries, insurance claims, and possible legal action. It makes sense to try to avoid these things. With the huge number of car accidents that occur every year, it is important to…

Generally, when an employee is injured at work their injuries are covered by the Tennessee workers compensation laws. More specifically, for an injury to be covered by Workers Comp it must occur by an “accident arising out of and in the course and scope of employment.” The “course and scope of employment” requirement of Tennessee…

The Americans for Insurance Reform study says that insurance companies often manufacture periods of crises in order to drive up premiums and profits.  The authors of the study call these short-term periods “hard markets,” where premiums sky rocket and coverage becomes unaffordable. To further boost profits, the industry then uses these false crises to support…

At the Tennessee Association for Justice Mid-Winter Convention, held on February 22-24, 2012, Thomas Greer discusses issues related to filing lawsuits against city and county governments for auto accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death. Thomas GreerSince graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in…

In a classic instance of road rage, a Columbia man ran his pickup truck into the Columbia market, allegedly trying to kill his girlfriend and nearly killing the owner of the store. The December 2011 incident began when Erik Whitaker, 40, chased his girlfriend, Laquisha Dansby, 37, with his pickup. Dansby, who was reportedly running,…

While any instance of aggressive driving can end in injury or even death, the most serious form of this dangerous behavior is known in the United States as road rage. The difference in the two lies in the outcome of the dispute between two drivers. Road rage usually ends in an extreme act of aggression…

On December 14, 2011 the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced an upcoming study of the road conditions on State Highway 386 in Sumner County. The study is prompted by the December 1 pileup on that roadway. A chain-reaction crash involved a total of 50 cars and resulted in two deaths. At the time of…