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Neglect: The Silent Abuse of Tennessee Nursing Home Residents
It is often silent and goes unnoticed. Yet it can result in suffering and death. It can go on for a period of weeks, months and even years. Neglect is one of the most common forms of Tennessee nursing home abuse. You want to think that when you entrust the care of your elderly loved…
Read MoreKnow Your Tennessee Nursing Home Residents’ Rights
When we entrust our loved ones to nursing homes, we don’t make the decision easily. We want the best for the weakest and usually we get that. But, as nursing home abuse lawyers in Memphis, we do, unfortunately, see cases involving just this type of abuse. But did you know that every nursing home resident…
Read MoreNursing Home Understaffing Is Not Just a Tennessee Problem
When our most vulnerable family members reside in nursing homes, we want to believe that they are safe and well cared for. Unfortunately, this is not always true. Tennessee nursing home abuse can and does happen, and many times the reason is understaffing. How can nursing home understaffing lead to abuse? The evidence comes from…
Read MoreWhen is Enough Enough? Overmedication in Tennessee Nursing Homes
While it is sad, it is also true that many nursing home patients are victims of abuse, both in Tennessee and nationwide. And one of the most common forms of this abuse is the overmedication of nursing home residents. In fact, a 2010 University of South Florida study of nursing home residents reported that 71%…
Read MoreSafe Motorcycle Riding in Tennessee: Not an Option
One minute, you are cruising along on your motorcycle enjoying the wind in your face and the beauty of a sunny Tennessee day. The next, an oncoming car turns left in front of you. You cannot avoid hitting it, and you awake later in the ambulance, trying to figure out what happened. It is clear…
Read MoreExperienced Memphis Motorcycle Lawyers Are On Your Side
The road can be a dangerous place, especially if you’re the driver of a motorcycle. Unfortunately, if an accident occurs due to someone else’s reckless driving, the injuries can be severe and life-altering. Lost income, unpaid medical bills and changes in quality of life can leave you devastated, angry and depressed. While you can’t change…
Read MoreAre You a Biker? How Likely Are You to Crash in Tennessee?
Riding a motorcycle can be one of life’s greatest joys. There is no denying the freedom and independence of hitting the open road on a bike. However, like all vehicles, motorcycles are involved in accidents, but the riders are at more risk for injury. In Tennessee, motorcycle crashes happen just like anywhere else, and statistics…
Read MoreWill Repealing the Tennessee Motorcycle Helmet Law Work?
This month the Tennessee state legislators again consider a repeal of the current mandatory motorcycle helmet law for drivers over 21. The bill has caused a storm of controversy and discussion of the importance of wearing a helmet when aboard a bike. As Memphis motorcycle accident attorneys, we at Greer Injury Lawyers know the costs…
Read MoreInjured in a Memphis Motorcycle Accident Caused by Defects?
While there are many factors that can cause a motorcycle accident, from poor road conditions to inattentive car drivers, sometimes there is a problem with the motorcycle itself. When this happens, liability may have occurred and you might be able to sue for the damages caused by your accident. This type of lawsuit is called…
Read MoreTen Most Likely Causes of Tennessee Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riding can be a lot of fun, but everyone knows that the risk of having an accident is greater on a bike than in a passenger or larger vehicle. So, what are the main causes of Tennessee motorcycle accidents? Here are ten of the most likely: Other Drivers. Because the motorcycle is so much…
Read MoreThe Truth About Alcohol and Tennessee Motorcycle Safety
All too often Tennessee motorcycle accidents result in serious injury or even death, leaving families financially stressed and emotionally devastated. So, it stands to reason that being absolutely careful when operating a motorcycle is important. And a key to Tennessee motorcycle safety lies in avoiding the use of alcohol, both by bikers and by drivers…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury and Tennessee Motorcycling Can Be Tragic
When we take to the open road on our motorcycles, the last thing we want to think about is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). But, unfortunately, many motorcyclists sustain TBIs in Tennessee bike crashes. And when these horrific crashes happen, many times it is not the fault of the rider; other motorists, poorly marked or…
Read MoreMemphis Motorcyclists: Stay Visible on Tennessee Roadways
Tennessee roadways have proven to be a dangerous place for drivers recently. This danger is multiplied for Tennessee motorcyclists who do not have the luxury of the vehicle protecting them in an accident. Even if a driver is alert, he still may fail to see a motorcycle in his blind spots. One of the most…
Read MoreTennessee’s Motorcycle Helmet Law May Effect Your Motorcycle Case
Any motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle can cause serious personal injuries, even if it is just a small bumper tap. This is because, unlike other motor vehicles, motorcyclists are not afforded a metal shell to help soften or prevent an impact to their bodies. In fact, according to a California study, riders and passengers…
Read MoreTop Causes of Tennessee Commercial Truck Accidents
Being involved in a Tennessee accident with a commercial truck can be one of the most frightening and damaging experiences a person will ever have. When a 3000-pound passenger vehicle is in a crash with a loaded 80,000-pound tractor-trailer, the smaller vehicle has no advantages. Such accidents frequently make the daily news headlines, and the…
Read MoreTruck Accidents Can Tear Lives Apart. We Are Here To Help.
While tractor trailers and other large cargo trucks are a necessity for many businesses, they can pose a potentially dangerous hazard for you as a driver. In fact, all it takes is one reckless mistake to turn your entire world, and your family’s world, upside down. Lost income, medical bills and, oftentimes, changes in quality…
Read MoreAsleep Behind the Wheel: Fatigue and Tennessee Truck Accidents
It has happened to almost all of us. A long road trip and pushing past our limits result in fatigue. And this fatigue causes accidents every day on U.S. roadways. A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that sleepy drivers cause approximately 56,000 crashes each year. But when a commercial…
Read MoreTennessee Truck Accidents can Be Caused by Legal Medications
In 2007, prescription drug use topped the list of top 10 causes of commercial trucking accidents at 26%. And, over-the-counter drug use came in fourth at 18%. While these medications are perfectly legal, drivers need to be aware just how deadly they can be. The Memphis truck accident attorneys at Greer Injury Lawyers are dedicated…
Read MoreHow to Avoid a Tragic Accident with a Tennessee Commercial Truck
If you drive on Tennessee highways, you know that sharing the road with other vehicles is the number one safety concern. When some of those vehicles are 80,000 pound semi trucks, safety takes on a whole new meaning. As Memphis truck accident attorneys, we see too many automobile vs. truck accidents that are caused by…
Read MoreFive Reasons for Tennessee Truck Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Being involved in an accident with a big rig semi can be one of the most devastating of all Tennessee road accidents. Of the 3,446 truck drivers who were involved in fatal crashes in 2010, about a third were cited by the police for “driver-related factors”. The rest of the big truck crashes had a…
Read MoreLarge Truck Crash Fatalities on the Rise: Protect Your Rights
Being involved in a crash involving a large truck can be devastating. In one brief moment everything changes. Dealing with the emotional and physical pain of a Tennessee trucking accident can take a serious toll on individuals and families. And too often these accidents could be avoided. While the overall rate of fatal accidents has…
Read MoreSharing the Road with Semi-Trucks
Did you know that a fully loaded semi-truck can weigh 80,000 pounds? That’s twenty times heavier than the average family car. Knowing how to share the road with these massive machines is crucial to get you where you’re going safely. Avoid the No-Zones It is the truck driver’s job to drive safely. But every semi…
Read MoreDrowsy Truck Drivers or Drunk Drivers: Which Is the Bigger Risk?
Would you want a drunk driver behind a wheel of a semi-truck? While most commercial truck drivers know better than to drive drunk, thousands of truck drivers legally get behind the wheel with impairment levels similar to a BAC of .08. Are the drivers on drugs? No, they are simply sleepy. Multiple studies have found…
Read MoreThe Best Things to Do after a Tennessee Auto Accident
Every day we hear about, read about, or even see car accidents. But until it happens to us, we do not stop to think what we should do if we are involved in a Tennessee car crash. Knowing the best steps to take after an accident can prevent legal problems, avoid further injury, and even…
Read MoreAuto Accident Experts are Right Here in Memphis, Tennessee
Your life can be forever altered in just a split second. And even worse, it can be through no fault of your own. If you or a loved one have been the victim of an auto accident, the medical bills, lost income and strain on your life can take their toll. So it’s only fair…
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