Unfortunately, many families lose their loved ones in fatal car accidents each year. The grief, trauma, and devastation that they must feel when going through these unexpected situations is completely unimaginable. Most families become lost and confused about what they can do to help them pay for their loved one’s medical bills, cover their funeral…
Read MoreTruck accidents are often devastating and disastrous. When these types of accidents involve smaller vehicles, they can cause severe and life-threatening injuries, catastrophic vehicle damage, mental and emotional problems, and other long-term consequences. Most people are well aware of how dangerous and damaging an accident with a semi-truck can be, making it one of the…
Read MoreIt can be difficult to accept and come to terms with a medical mistake or error made by your doctor. Given their extensive education and practice in medicine, patients trust doctors to provide proper care without mistakes. However, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists are human and can make errors, sometimes with life-threatening and long-term consequences. One…
Read MoreTruck accidents pose unique challenges compared to car accidents, due to the sheer size, weight, and height of commercial trucks. Truck accidents often result in devastating injuries, extensive property damage, and complex legal implications. Today we want to talk about the ways truck accidents can differ from car accidents. It is important to understand these…
Read MoreJust like any other property owner, nursing homes are liable for a resident’s slip and fall on the property under the area of law called premises liability. However, a nursing home may also be liable under a medical negligence legal theory for residents who fall and are seriously injured. As practicing Tennessee nursing home attorneys, we have seen…
Read MoreWhat if you were driving on the highway and saw a commercial truck on fire? How scary would it be just to drive near that type of accident? Truck accidents in general are frightening, but when a truck is on fire, things can become worse quickly. Truck fires can cause serious damage to the trucker…
Read MoreTruck accidents often cause life-altering injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, traumatic amputation, and severe fractures. Many truck accidents are deadly. Commercial truck crashes are often catastrophic because the size, weight, and dimensions of these vehicles are significantly larger than passenger cars or motorcycles. Victims who survive often require a lifetime of…
Read MoreTruck accidents happen for many reasons. Drivers who violate traffic laws or drive while distracted deserve to be held accountable. Trucking companies that place profit before safety must be held responsible. Truck parts manufacturers who make and install defective products should be held liable. The counties and the state of Tennessee may also be at…
Read MoreAfter being involved in a car accident, there are two things you are concerned about: how you will recover from your injuries, and how you will pay for your recovery. There is no such thing as an inexpensive car accident. Even a simple fender bender accident can result in thousands of dollars in medical expenses.…
Read MoreA recent lawsuit illustrates why hospitals and doctors who treat deaf patients need to ensure proper communications between health providers and patients. The lawsuit was filed in federal court against Parkwest Hospital and Covenant Health, which are both located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The lawsuit claims that a deaf patient’s leg was partially amputated improperly, and…
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