Posts by Thomas Greer

A recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that approximately 35,000 deaths tragically occur each year from motor vehicle accidents in the United States.  Among these, America’s youth, principally those between the ages of 15 and 24, were responsible for 22 percent of that total.  Overall, the study examined fatal…

Tennessee’s medical malpractice laws were recently amended and as such, it is worth reviewing as well as noting the changes made.  Supporters of the amendments believe the following concepts will reduce the number of “frivolous” lawsuits: (1) a pre-suit notice requirement; (2) a requirement for speedy production of medical records; and (3) a requirement of…

Memphis medical malpractice settlements and other settlements of civil injury cases work in much the same way.  However, due to reporting requirements of the state and insurance companies, obtaining a medical malpractice settlement can be more difficult. There are really three steps to obtaining a Tennessee medical malpractice settlement. It is important to note that…

The highway can be a dangerous place at times, given that there are millions of commercial motor vehicles and semi trucks traveling the roads today.  Thus, it is not uncommon for a Tennessee truck accident to occur.  The operation of large commercial vehicles can be dangerous and difficult, particularly for a new and inexperienced driver. …

When it comes to prescription drugs, patients assume that their doctor and pharmacist are fully informed about their condition, allowing them to make the best decisions for their health.  However, prescription drug errors still occur, putting the lives of patients at serious risk.  There are two major types of prescription drug errors that are common…

In recent years it has become more popular to use medical robots to aid in surgeries and make them less invasive.  During these surgeries, doctors will sit at a video game-like console several feet away from the patient and watch a high-definition display.  The doctor uses foot pedals and hand controls to maneuver mechanical arms…

If you have had a family member who was killed because of the conduct of another person, a Tennessee wrongful death claim may be brought.  Under Tennessee Code 28-3-104(a)(1), a wrongful death case must be commenced within one year of the date that the accident which caused wrongful death occurred.  This one year time limit…

We not only expect our vehicles to transport us from point A to point B, we also expect them to keep us and our families safe.  However, sometimes they don’t.  While driver error is the most common cause of Tennessee car accidents, there are situations where an automotive defect or negligent repair was either the…

In the days that lead up to a child’s birth, there is usually a feeling of excitement and anticipation.  However, for some parents, the delivery does not go as expected.  Instead of returning home with their baby, they are spending time in the neonatal intensive care unit because during the delivery something went wrong.  If…

Tennessee residents have turned to bicycling as a popular form of recreation and an alternative form of transportation.  However, most road designs have left bicyclists vulnerable to being hit by cars and commercial vehicles.  With the increase of bicycle riders was also the increase in Tennessee bicycle accidents and Tennessee car accidents involving bicycles.  Unfortunately,…

Judge Paul A. Summers reversed a decision by the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility ("TBPR"), which suspended Sadler Bailey for 60-days.  The suspension stemmed from “disrespect and sarcasm” that Bailey showed in comments to Circuit Court Judge Karen Williams during a medical malpractice trial in 2008.  During the trial, Bailey called the defense lawyers liars…

Under Tennessee law, the failure to file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations period is considered legal negligence unless there are extraordinary circumstances.  If your previous attorney failed to file your lawsuit within the statute of limitations period you should hire a different attorney to help you evaluate your case and, if it is…

Motorists who engage in driving at speeds that exceed the posted speed limit endanger the safety of all who are in their vicinity.  Due to the large number of fatalities that result from Tennessee car accidents, many traffic safety statutes have been designed to protect the public.  The statutes have been designed to discourage drivers…

Jerome Walsh filed a lawsuit on July 18, 2013, against 24 Hour Fitness.  Walsh contracted Legionnaires' disease at the Memphis fitness club located on Ridgeway Road.  Legionnaires' disease is a bacterial infection named for the bacteria Legionella.  The bacteria can lead to pneumonia.  If undetected and untreated, the disease can turn deadly.  Legionella thrives in…

Yesterday our firm filed a lawsuit against 24 Hour Fitness on behalf of Jerome Walsh.  Mr. Walsh contracted Legionnaires' disease after visiting the facility located on Ridgeway Road in Memphis, Tennessee.  Legionnaires' disease is caused by the bacteria Legionella, which thrives in warm water.  The bacteria can lead to pneumonia and can cause catastrophic injuries…

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) 11,000 people every year are killed by drunk drivers.  Between the hours of midnight and 3am, a drunk driver kills someone every 23 minutes.  In Tennessee, there were 284 fatalities caused by drunk drivers in 2010.  Additionally, in 2011 and 2012 there was a rise in…

While broken bones are certainly bad injuries, soft tissue injuries like whiplash can be even worse.  Soft tissue injuries don’t have a set healing process like fractured bones or lacerations, but rather can be volatile and difficult to diagnose, treat, and otherwise heal completely.  One of the most common soft tissues injuries are whiplash injuries.…

In the realm of medical malpractice cases, wrong site and wrong patient surgeries are considered to be “never events.”  Meaning, if the medical providers such as the surgeons, nurses, and other hospital staff were properly vigilant and met their standard of care, the event never would have occurred.  In a 2010 study of medical malpractice…

Commercial trucking performs a very important service in the United States.  Nearly all of the items we use on a daily basis have been transported using commercial trucks.  Many times these items have traveled through multiple states before coming to Tennessee.  Hence, this is why commercial trucking is heavily regulated by federal regulations and guidelines…

The Health Department confirmed an outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease at the 24-Hour Fitness club located on Ridgeway Road in East Memphis.  Legionnaires' disease, which is also called legionellosis, is a bacterial disease that breeds in aquatic settings, such as spas, hot-tubs, and pools.  Legionnaires disease usually develops in large buildings such as hotels, cruise ships,…

Legionnaires’ disease is a bacterial disease that is usually found in or around water.  The bacteria is called Legionella and it thrives in warm water.  The bacteria can cause catastrophic injuries and even death if not properly and timely treated.  Often Legionnaires’ disease will develop in buildings that contain complex water systems such as hotels,…

When we seek medical treatment from a facility, we expect that to be a refuge and place of safety for us.  We expect that the care and treatment we receive be pristine, effective, and efficient.  We further expect that any ailments we come in with are healed—or on the way path towards healing—and that we…

Imagine you hire an attorney to file a lawsuit for you for injuries you sustained in a car wreck.  Then imagine that that attorney filed a complaint but failed to obtain service of process.  That attorney then tells you that you may want to see another lawyer or contact her malpractice insurance carrier directly. You…

There are many different types of medical malpractice and many different causes of medical malpractice.  Some instances are rather simple, such as pulling the wrong tooth or operating on the wrong patient.  Other instances are significantly more difficult, such as the standard of care in an open heart operation that is removing a dangerous brain…

It goes without saying that commercial trucks are big, powerful, and potentially dangerous motor vehicles.  These massive machines are tasked with transporting thousands of pounds of cargo across the country sometimes.  They must navigate the same roadways and the same traffic patterns that the rest of us, in our comparatively small sedans, SUVS, vans, or…