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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Why Do I Need an Attorney for a Car Accident on I-40, I-240, or I-55?
Unless the car wreck is very minor, meaning you don’t have any injuries or maybe you just have some bumps and bruises, you’re probably going to need a lawyer to handle your case. Those of you all from the Memphis area, you know how our roadways are. We have I-240 that circles the city; we…
Read MoreAnswering Your Questions about ATV Accidents and Injuries
What if I was injured on a four-wheeler? If you’re injured on a four wheeler or an ATV, depending on the facts, there’s various avenues that you can pursue in terms of recovery. So one would be if you’re a passenger on an ATV, you may have a claim against the driver of the ATV.…
Read MoreCoronavirus May Cause Damage to the Heart
After several months of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be familiar with how the virus can affect the body, particularly the lungs. Even though some people who test positive for the coronavirus have minimal or manageable symptoms, others have relied on ventilators for weeks to help them survive. Other information and evidence from clinical data…
Read MoreCongratulations, Thomas Greer, on Being Named Outstanding Tennessee Trial Lawyer of the Year!
The team at Greer Injury Lawyers, PLLC is proud to announce the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association has named partner Thomas Greer as their Outstanding Tennessee Trial Lawyer of the Year. Created 55 years ago, the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) works to ensure that everyday citizens, Tennessee families, and small businesses are never deprived of…
Read MoreWill My Case Go to Trial?
It’s a very common, understandable question, and the short answer is “it depends.” It depends on whether or not the insurance company or the corporate wrongdoer on the other side offers you enough money for you to say “I will accept that amount of money and I will not go to trial.” So ultimately…
Read MoreWhy Is It Important to Hire an Attorney after a Tractor-Trailer Wreck?
It’s important to hire an attorney after a tractor-trailer wreck for lots of reasons. The first reason is that tractor-trailer wrecks are more likely to seriously injure somebody because of their weight and their size and their speed. You’re talking about an 80,000 thousand pound vehicle out on the roadway, so even at slow…
Read MoreWhat Is a Defective Drug or Medical Device?
Defective drug or medical device cases are something that we’re very familiar with at Greer Injury Lawyers. The approval process for either a drug or a device goes to the FDA, and a lot of people think that the FDA does testing and that they have the facilities set up to make sure that…
Read MoreNegligent Trucking Companies: Speeding
Unfortunately, we see truck wreck cases all the time that are caused by a speeding truck driver. And the sheer damage that can be done by these 18-wheelers on the roadway is pretty horrific. When they’re fully loaded, they’re 80,000 pounds – and it doesn’t take much for them to do a lot of catastrophic…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Risks of Your Child Developing a Birth Injury?
Every year, thousands of children throughout the United States are born with injuries as a result of trauma or negligence during the delivery process. Many birth injuries can be remedied through certain treatments or with surgery. However, many children suffer long-lasting damage to their bodies, including lifelong disabilities that occurred around the time of birth.…
Read MoreCan I Sue in Civil Court for a Sexual Assault?
In addition to the option of filing criminal charges, a victim of sexual assault may also have the option of filing a civil personal injury lawsuit against his or her alleged perpetrator. Today, we will examine how such a civil case may work and some of the potential difficulties involved in obtaining compensation from a…
Read MoreWhat Are the Top Causes of Trucking Accidents in Tennessee?
Well, the common things that we see in our practice are fatigue, and that could be the result of drivers driving too many hours, violating the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations. We see lack of training. Oftentimes, the trucking companies have an incentive to get drivers out on the road, and they don’t do a…
Read MoreDoes My Lawyer Get a Percentage of My Settlement Amount?
The answer in most personal injury cases is “yes.” And the reason for that is ordinary people that just have a normal job cannot afford to pay lawyers hundreds of dollars an hour like insurance companies and like large corporations can afford. You have to hire a lawyer who will basically work for free,…
Read MoreNegligent Trucking Companies: Fatigued Drivers Kill
We handle a lot of cases involving fatigued truck drivers. There’s lots of reasons that truckers will get out on the road being fatigued. There are federal regulations that require them to get a certain amount of rest, a certain amount of breaks in their shift, but often times they don’t comply with the…
Read MoreDo I Still Have a Case if the Symptoms of My Injury Are Delayed?
Often times we meet with clients, and they will come in and say things like, “Well, I didn’t have symptoms,” or, “I didn’t have pain in my neck, or my back,” or wherever else until the next day after the wreck, or maybe two or three days after the wreck. The question is, “Do…
Read MoreDo You Handle Cases against FedEx?
Over the years we’ve handled many cases against FedEx. Of course, anybody from Memphis knows what a big employer FedEx is, and they do do a lot of great things for the community. But at the same time, they have a lot of trucks out on the roadway. They have a lot of hub…
Read MoreDeadly Tractor-Trailer Wreck on I-40 Leads to More Questions
On November 6th, a tractor-trailer traveling down I-40 crashed into multiple vehicles, including a patrol car. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is investigating the wreck, which left two Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract employees dead, and injured a third contractor as well as a State Trooper. At this time, the truck driver is not…
Read MoreHow Civil Claims for Sexual Abuse Differ from Criminal Cases
Victims of a sexual assault have the right to hold the people who commit these atrocious deeds accountable. In some cases, people in a position of authority over the wrongdoers, such as an employer, may be also be accountable if they were aware of the person’s misconduct and did nothing to stop it. Accountability takes…
Read MoreHow to Develop an Effective Partnership with Your Injury Attorney
If you have been injured and you need to hire an attorney to help you secure damages, developing an effective partnership with your lawyer could be the difference between a just award and an unfair award. There are a few things you can do to help your case – and your attorney – move more…
Read MoreDo I Need an Attorney for a Motorcycle Accident in TN?
Unless it’s a very minor incident, then definitely you are going to need a lawyer for a motorcycle wreck. Just by the nature of the size of the motorcycle, often times these wrecks are catastrophic, and the injuries are very serious, and the stakes are high. And so, you’re going to need a lawyer to…
Read More“An Act of Legal Desperation”: Why a Lawsuit Is Necessary to Hold Eplex Ebox Accountable
For years, Collierville homeowners have been subjected to the pungent odor of rotten eggs, emanating from the local landfill. They have spent years trying to get the owner of the landfill company, Eplex Ebox, to do something – anything – about the pervasive smell that has settled over their homes, but nothing has helped. That…
Read MoreThomas Greer Secures $2.5+ Million Verdict in Truck Accident Case
Thomas Greer, partner at Greer Injury Lawyers, has secured a jury verdict of $2,519,772 on behalf of a client who was catastrophically injured in a truck crash. Mr. Greer was hired just two weeks before trial to be the lead trial attorney in the case. Mr. Malone’s case had been handled by another firm for…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I Get Hurt in a Dump Truck Accident?
Dump trucks are often used at construction sites and road repair sites to transport gravel, dirt, sand, and waste. They’re operated through a hydraulic system that allows the bed to dump materials to the ground by lifting the front of the bed. There are different types of dump trucks including traditional dump trucks, semi-trailer dump…
Read MoreHow Long Will My Case Take before I Get Paid?
A lot of people want to know – and it’s understandable – how long is it going to take before I get paid in my personal injury case? The answer is it depends. It depends on the severity of your injuries. It depends on whether there’s an issue of who’s at fault in the…
Read MoreChildren Under One-Years-of-Age Are Most at Risk of Fatal Injuries
Infants are the most vulnerable to accidental death, according to a Fundación MAPFRE study which reviewed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study was conducted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy in the Department of Health Policy and Management. Fundación MAPFRE, a nonprofit organization created the…
Read MoreHospices Aren’t Being Held Accountable for Health Care Abuses
A recent Office of the Inspector General report revealed the poor lack of oversight by Medicare over hospices that participate in the Medicare program. The OIG report recommends much stronger oversight “to protect Medicare hospice beneficiaries from harm.” In one gruesome example, the Washington Post reported that a Missouri state inspector cited Vitas Healthcare, the…
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