Since 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 settlements
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What Can You Do after an Accident with an Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist in Tennessee?
Car accidents are commonplace in our hectic, fast-paced world. The leading cause of accidental injury and death in the United States is motor vehicle accidents, which is why every driver is required to carry auto insurance. However, there are always drivers who try to thwart the law and drive without car insurance, or without adequate…
Read MoreWhy Would a Personal Injury Attorney Turn Down Your Case?
You have been injured in a car accident and you are thinking that you have a pretty strong case that might result in a nice settlement for you. Are you guaranteed to get a personal injury attorney to take on your case? Not necessarily. Sometimes lawyers turn down cases that seem like “slam dunks” to…
Read MoreAm I Medically Qualified to Receive Social Security Disability?
After the Social Security Administration has verified that you are financially eligible to receive SSD benefits, they will send your application to the Disability Determination Services, a state agency that will evaluate your medical condition to determine if you qualify for benefits. How does the SSA define disability? The SSA will only pay when a…
Read MoreDoctor Convinces Patients to Undergo Dangerous and Unnecessary Surgeries
An Ohio spine surgeon faces federal charges of health-care fraud and making false statements, in addition to numerous medical malpractice claims, because he allegedly convinced patients to have surgical procedures that they did not need. Dr. Abubakar Atiq Durrani is accused of telling some of his patients that without spinal surgery “they risked paralysis or…
Read MoreTennessee Automobile Accident Attorneys Discuss Drunk Driving Accidents
A recent drunk driving accident in Nashville claimed the life of one person while seriously injuring two others. The accident occurred when a woman who was driving the wrong way on the interstate crashed into a vehicle that was traveling in the proper direction. The driver of the vehicle that was hit died, while the…
Read MoreWhat are the Most Common Causes of Multiple-Vehicle Crashes?
The recent ice storms and snowy weather in Tennessee have caused several crashes on area highways as drivers lose control of their vehicles on slick, dangerous roads. According to the NHTSA, in 2012 there were about 2.3 million people injured and 33,561 fatalities in auto accidents in the U.S. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety…
Read MoreHow to Identify and Report Nursing Home Abuse in Tennessee
Americans are living much longer these days. A report from the National Center on Elder Abuse Administration on Aging says that in 2010, there were 5.8 million people aged 85 or older. By the year 2050 they estimate that there will be 19 million people in that age group. Given that the elder age group…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about Birth Injuries
When parents-to-be go into the delivery room, they have high expectations of coming out with a healthy, happy baby to begin their new lives together. When a baby is injured in the process of being born, it can cause physical problems for the child and emotional challenges for the hopeful parents as they attempt to…
Read MoreTennessee Takes Safety at Railroad Crossings Seriously
Some of the most devastating motor vehicle accidents occur when passenger vehicles are struck by trains. Trains are so much bigger and heavier than cars, and they are often unable to stop in time to avoid a collision with a vehicle that is on the railroad tracks. All railroad crossings are not designed in the…
Read MoreDefective Medical Device Product Recalls
Medical devices that are either implanted in the body or are used externally can save lives and help bring a better quality of life to the people that use them. However, some medical devices are defective and can harm and injure you rather than help and heal you. Thousands of people die each year and…
Read MoreHorrific Weather Leads to Hundreds of Car Accidents in Memphis Alone
Winter Storm Octavia did a number on Tennessee in February – and our roads are no exception. On Monday, February 15th alone there were 73 accidents on roads and highways in Memphis thanks to slushy roads and freezing temperatures. The cold has damaged property, caused numerous injuries and has even led to the death of…
Read MoreBig Trucks Banned on “The Dragon”
Motorcycle enthusiasts know that there are certain stretches of road out there that just beg to be ridden. All across America there are roads that take motorists and bikers through places of awe-inspiring natural beauty. Sometimes, part of the appeal in driving on some of these roads is the design of the roads themselves. Roads…
Read MoreCan Profiling Injured Workers in Tennessee Lead to Better Care?
When a person is injured on the job in Tennessee, is there a way to predict how well a treatment plan will work? Are there outside predictors for worker outcomes that no one has examined? That is what the Workers Compensation Research Institute set out to find in its latest study conducted via telephone with…
Read MoreYour Herbal Supplements May Be More Dangerous Than You Think
It recently came to light that the herbal supplements sold in stores like Walmart, Target, Walgreens and GNC may contain little to none of the herbs they claim to possess. In some cases, the supplements contained nothing more than powdered rice and harmless house plants, and posed no true risk to the people who took…
Read MoreDisability Hearing Could Be Precursor to Plans to Cut Social Security Disability
On February 11, 2015, the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing titled “The Coming Crisis: Social Security Disability Trust Fund Insolvency” to discuss potential problems with funding the Social Security Disability program. At the hearing, which lasted close to three hours and can be heard on an archived webcast, Senator Michael Bradley Enzi (R-WY) stated…
Read MoreThe Wrong Safety Restraints May Put Your Children at Risk in a Crash
It is illegal in Tennessee to drive or ride in a car without a seat belt – and with good reason, too. Of the 70 car crash fatalities in our state in 2015, at least 30 people were not wearing seat belts. But for young children, wearing a seat belt may not be enough when…
Read MoreTruck Accidents on the Rise in Tennessee
Truck accidents tend to make the news because of how large the truck is – and because of how extensive the damage can be. If the numbers from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security are any indication, accidents involving large trucks are on the rise. So far, there have been seven fatalities in…
Read MoreTennessee Ranked 46th When it Comes to Car Accident Insurance
Tennessee has some of the most beautiful roads and highways in the country – but if you get into an accident on one of those roads, you may be in more trouble than you think. WalletHub’s assessment of which states are riskiest for drivers based on the states’ insurance requirements placed Tennessee squarely in the…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Tennessee Personal Injury Lawyer
When you or a loved one has been injured, the first thing on your mind is the physical recovery process. Dealing with ambulances, emergency rooms, doctors, and nurses can be frightening and overwhelming. But once the initial shock wears off, you may begin to think about why this injury occurred, whose fault it was, and…
Read MoreBailey and Greer: Serving Memphis for More Than 25 Years
At Greer Injury Lawyers, we serve people like you. People who need help, guidance and someone they can trust. We offer legal services to people whose lives have been shattered by the pain that catastrophic injuries or wrongful death can cause. And when you add in the emotional and financial stresses, such as difficult insurance…
Read MoreEducation is Powerful when it comes to Memphis Personal Injury Cases
At Greer Injury Lawyers, one of our biggest goals is to help people understand their legal situations and options. The law can be intimidating, and we’re here to help guide you through the process. One way we do this is by offering you helpful and informative resources that give you the knowledge you need during…
Read MorePolice Brutality in Memphis, Tennessee Can’t Be Tolerated
Police officers perform an invaluable service to society by protecting the public from crime. But sometimes, in doing so, their level of enforcement goes beyond what’s necessary, resulting in severe injuries that can affect a person’s life and livelihood. And no matter what service law enforcement provides, police brutality is never acceptable. At Greer Injury…
Read MoreThe Lawyers at Greer Injury Lawyers are Trusted, Skilled, Proven and Caring
We understand that the law can be intimidating. That’s why at Greer Injury Lawyers our goal is to put you at ease from the start. After all, if you’re already the victim of a catastrophic injury, the last thing your life needs is the stress that comes with a lawsuit. Whether you’re the victim of…
Read More“How Much is My Case Worth in Memphis, Tennessee?”
Establishing the value of your case can be a difficult and time-consuming process. After all, a claim’s value is dependent on many factors. That’s why we advise you to be wary of any lawyer who tells you the value of your claim without thoroughly investigating the details. At Greer Injury Lawyers, we pride ourselves on…
Read MoreWhen Brain Injuries Occur, You Have an Advocate.
When it comes to a brain injury, everyone suffers. That’s because brain trauma doesn’t just affect the victim, it also impacts that victim’s loved ones. Whether it’s providing lifelong care, struggling to make ends meet because of unpaid medical bills and lost income, or dealing with the victim’s potentially drastic personality changes, a brain injury…
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