Posts by Thomas Greer

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,…

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,…

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…

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a unanimous decision today to reverse the trial court's decision which dismissed a civil rights police misconduct and sexual assault case.  The decision of Jane Doe v. City of Marianna Arkansas finds that there is sufficient evidence in the record for a jury to decide whether the…

Justin Click had been drinking at Club 152 into the earlier morning hours of June 17, 2013.  He crashed into a vehicle being driven by Rosetta McGhee on Elvis Presley Boulevard around 3:30 a.m.  Angela McGhee, the daughter of Rosetta McGhee, was in the back sit assisting with the delivery of newspapers for the Commercial…

Any type of surgery is a traumatizing experience.  As Memphis medical malpractice attorneys, we understand this.  Surgery is stressful, emotional, and can also cause a great deal of pressure on the family until the patient is healed.  Even simple surgeries are still anxiety-provoking events.  We do not like the idea of being unconscious and opened…

In short, the answer is yes—of course!  But there is more to the answer than that.  The attorney-client relationship is one that has been fostered since the dawn of modern times and has many considerations.  Recently, these considerations—of trust, respect, and diligence—have been codified, or written down, in many state’s laws, rules, and regulations.  Tennessee…

Earlier this week, a video went viral depicting an ignored alleged sexual assault claim and potentially illegal arrest within the presence of a family court judge in Nevada.  The woman in the video claimed a court marshal sexually assaulted her during a supposed search for contraband.  The alleged victim alerted the judge of the sexual…

Surgery itself is daunting. It is nerve-racking and downright stressful.  Particularly when the surgery is a significant one which will require you to undergo anesthesia and it will take health care providers a considerable amount of time to perform.  We trust our health care providers to competently perform the procedure to heal us or, if…

As motorists, we share the road with many different types of cars, trucks, bikes, pedestrians, SUVs, buses, vans, and sometimes—usually not for the better—animals.  Of these vehicles, trucks—particularly commercial tractor trailers—have the greatest weight and, therefore, the greatest momentum.  These eighteen wheelers can carry a payload bringing the total weight of the truck approximately 80,000…

All medical malpractice cases are complicated.  A birth injury case, particularly a cerebral palsy injury, is also extremely complicated and requires an experienced Memphis birth injury attorney to parse through the law and medicine to protect your child’s rights. Birth injury cases are also emotional ones as well.  There is no greater joy for a…

In the movies, we see stories of doctors operating on the wrong leg, taking out the wrong organ, or doing a completely different operation.  With over 51 million surgical procedures performed in the United States each year, we like to think that wrong site surgeries are just a mythical beast created by Hollywood. But that…

Like any other drivers on Tennessee roadways, the drivers of emergency vehicles such as police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks must exercise a duty of care in the operation of their vehicle.  Similarly to other motor vehicles, Memphis car accidents involving emergency vehicles can happen because of speeding, reckless driving, distracted driving, poor weather conditions,…

A Shelby County, Tennessee jury returned a $3.7 million verdict against Celadon Trucking Services on May 30, 2013.  The lawsuit arose from a rear-end collision that occurred on I-55 in Memphis, TN involving two tractor trailers.  Greer Injury Lawyers represented Donriel Borne, the driver who was rear-ended in the crash.  After a contentious two week…

Undoubtedly, any parent will tell you that his or her child is the greatest joy in their life.  Parents want the best for their children even before the child is born during prenatal care.  It is obvious that the entire process of pregnancy is incredibly difficult for all involved; it is stressful and trying. It…

Any time there is an injury caused by the negligence of another which results in a personal injury, it is frustrating and downright physically and emotionally draining for the victim and his or her family.  When an individual dies as a result of a personal injury sustained due to the negligence of another, the initial…

While shopping can be an enjoyable activity with friends and families, a negligently maintained store can be an accident waiting to happen. The good news is that most store owners are conscientious about keeping their property safe for us to visit.  However, too many owners fail to adequately maintain their properties or cut-corners to turn…

One of your worst fears comes true: You’re in a car accident.  This unfortunate truth happens approximately 5.25 million times a year in the United States.  The first and most important thing you need to always remember is to stay calm.  Be polite and courteous to the other driver no matter how upset you may…

For thousands of years dogs have been revered as man’s best friends.  Generally, dogs are very loyal, affectionate, and playful companions that provide us not only with enjoyment, but frequently important services and assistance.  Yet, there are exceptions to the good-mannered and intentioned canines we all know and love. Nationally, there are an estimated 4.7…

A MATA bus driver died in a crash on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.  The wreck occurred on I-240 when a concrete truck merged into the bus.  Reportedly the concrete truck struck the side of the MATA bus, causing the bus to lose control and crash into a concrete embankment.  The unidentified truck driver of the…

When we seek medical treatment from a qualified health care provider, we expect him or her to act in accordance with the acceptable professional practice of medicine to heal us.  In fact, physicians are one of the most trusted professions and revered by many individuals.  Moreover, most interactions with health care providers are positive and…

A former Memphis police officer was was indicted on two counts of vehicular homicide and three counts of aggravated assault.  The indictment stems from a deadly crash that occurred in August 2012.  The indictment was handed down by the grand jury on  May 10, 2013.  Accident reports and eye witnesses indicate that Beard was traveling…