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Fatal Accidents on the Rise in Shelby County Despite Passage of Hands-Free Phone Law
Distracted driving kills. One way Tennessee tried to reduce distracted driving was by passing a hands-free law last year, to reduce the number of people who were talking, texting, and otherwise distracted by their phones or devices. A recent Shelby County report now raises concerns about which laws are effective against distracted driving. Action News…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Risks of Your Child Developing a Birth Injury?
Every year, thousands of children throughout the United States are born with injuries as a result of trauma or negligence during the delivery process. Many birth injuries can be remedied through certain treatments or with surgery. However, many children suffer long-lasting damage to their bodies, including lifelong disabilities that occurred around the time of birth.…
Read MoreIs It Ever Okay to Deal With the Other Person’s Insurance Company After a Crash?
Speaking to another driver’s insurance adjuster right after your car accident is usually a bad idea. Injured victims in car crashes often make this mistake, and it can affect the outcome of their claim. One of the questions to be determined at the outset is who is legally liable for the accident and any injuries…
Read MoreElectronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances Now Required in Tennessee
A new law taking effect next year is targeted at curbing opioid dependence and prescription fraud in the state of Tennessee. This law, stemming from Senate Bill 810, prevents doctors from issuing printed or handwritten prescriptions for controlled substances such as opioids, stimulants, and other potentially habit-forming medications. Instead, licensed physicians must electronically submit prescriptions.…
Read MoreMental Anguish Counts as Pain and Suffering in a Car Crash Claim
When you are in a car accident, it can cause some serious physical injuries, but those are not the only injuries that can occur. You may also experience a lot of emotional and mental pain and suffering because of the accident. Serious accidents can lead to several mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety…
Read MoreHow to Be a Defensive Motorcycle Rider
If you are planning to operate a motorcycle on any of Tennessee’s roads, you need to make sure you are practicing good defensive driving habits. Motorcyclists have a much greater risk of getting into accidents on the road. The injuries sustained from those accidents are often more severe because motorcycle riders do not have the…
Read MoreCan I Sue a Tennessee Municipality for Injuries Suffered in a Car Accident?
It is possible to sue a Tennessee municipality when you have been involved in a car accident, but it does depend on the situation and how the accident occurred. If someone who works for the government in the State of Tennessee was involved in the accident and initially caused it, you may then proceed with…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Types of Birth Injury?
You really need to know about birth injury law in Tennessee. The most catastrophic cases are generally CP, cerebral palsy cases and here’s what you need to know. Tennessee has the shortest statute of limitations of any state in the country. It’s three years – three years from the date of birth. It’s very important…
Read MoreWill My Spouse Get Compensated for Missing Work while Taking Care of Me after My Wreck?
Spouses in automobile injury cases have claims. It’s called a loss of consortium claim. So, if you’re injured in a wreck that’s someone else’s fault and you’re married, then there is a claim for your spouse. It’s called a derivative claim. It’s for the loss of love, society, and companionship suffered by the spouse.…
Read MoreErrors in Communication and Medical Malpractice Claims
Communication is essential in a medical environment. Unfortunately, when communication breaks down between physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff, errors can occur, and it is the patient who will suffer from those errors. A 2016 study of cases at Harvard-affiliated hospitals showed that in roughly 30% of all medical malpractice situations, there was some kind of…
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