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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Does Your Firm Handle Legal Malpractice Cases?
This is absolutely the core of how I feel about the law and why I’m proud of what I do. I remember as a young lawyer, in trying to investigate medical malpractice cases, it didn’t take me long to see that doctors would cover up for each other. Carrying that forward, I found that…
Read MoreAre Defective Drug and Device Cases Handled Differently than Personal Injury Cases?
So, are defective drug and device cases handled differently than personal injury cases? The answer is, it depends. So with any time there’s a defective drug or device, you have the ability to file an individual lawsuit against that drug or device maker, and you have the ability to show that the product is…
Read MoreDo I Have to File a Report After a “Minor” Car Accident?
Many people experience at least one “minor” car accident during their lifetime. For instance, you may have accidentally bumped into the back of the vehicle in front of you in close traffic when it came to an unexpected and sudden stop. Or perhaps someone bumps into you while pulling out of a parking spot. Do…
Read MoreUse Uber or Lyft for a Ride to the Doctor? It’s a Possibility
Uber and Lyft have quickly become the top rideshare companies in the United States. These companies provide rides for any customer for any reason. Need to get to the store? Use an app to order an Uber. Need a “lift” to work? Lyft can help you. These rideshare services have also become popular among the…
Read MoreTennessee Doctors Can Earn Big Bucks by Denying Disability Claims
Doctors in Tennessee are being contracted to review claims submitted by Tennesseans for Social Security Disability benefits, with many of them reviewing thousands of cases per year for high payouts. The doctors are hired by the State of Tennessee’s Disability Determination Services, and there are roughly 50 of these doctors who conduct the reviews throughout…
Read MoreRh Incompatibility and Birth Injuries – Can I Sue for Negligence If I’m Not Tested?
When a mother is Rh negative and her baby is Rh positive, this is called Rh incompatibility. Blood that is Rh positive possesses an Rh factor, which refers to a specific type of antigen. Your Rh factor doesn’t affect your health overall. However, it does have an impact on the mother and baby during pregnancy.…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Laws in Tennessee
The distracted driving laws in Tennessee have been around for a long time, but it seems like more recently with cellphones and texting, and things like that, the drivers are becoming more and more distracted. So the simple law in Tennessee is that you have to pay attention to the roadway. And if you…
Read MoreClaiming Damages if You Were Hurt in a Crash with a Taxi, Uber or Lyft
If you were a passenger in a cab or rideshare vehicle, or if you were in another car entirely, you can make a claim for compensation if you were injured in an accident. Sadler Bailey explains what to do in the following videos. Who Is Responsible if I’m Hurt in a Taxi? It depends. If…
Read MoreAre Personal Injury Lawyers Worth the Cost?
It depends. I get calls sometimes from people that have relatively minor problems, and I will say to them, “A lawyer cannot solve $1,000 problem. A lawyer can only make $1,000 problem become a $2,000 problem.” So there is certainly a point at which the answer is that a lawyer cannot help, but anything over…
Read MoreIf I Hit a Someone on an Electric Scooter, Am I Liable for Damages?
Travel by electric scooter is becoming an increasingly popular form of transportation in cities throughout the United States. Companies such as Bird and Lime are renting their e-scooters to riders everywhere; even the rideshare company Lyft is getting into the game. This increase in popularity also brings with it an increase in the risk for…
Read MoreDeadly Bus Crash on I-30 Leaves One Child Dead, and 45 People Injured
Today, our hearts are breaking for the families and players of the Orange Mound Youth Association. A charter bus traveling in Arkansas, and owned by Scott Shuttle Service in Somerville, crashed: at this time, one child has died, and 40-45 people (mostly elementary school-aged children) have been admitted to hospitals in Arkansas. Per FOX 13:…
Read MoreTennessee’s Caps on Medical Liability Damages
People who suffer catastrophic injuries or serious injuries due to medical malpractice often have substantial costs associated with their care. Just a brief stay in a hospital can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars. Full compensation for any type of medical error includes payments for the following: Doctors’ bills and the costs of staying…
Read MoreNew Tool May Help Doctors Detect Brain Injury in Newborns Earlier
The BBC reported in September 2018 that University College London has created a new medical device that can literally shine light into the diagnosis of newborn’s oxygen and energy levels. The device, called a broadband near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), may help physicians assess whether the newborn has brain damage earlier than usual. A clinical study is…
Read MoreWhat Your Medical Bills Mean in Plain English
One of the most frustrating parts of any personal injury case is trying to make sense of your medical bills. It often seems as if the bills were purposely made hard to understand just to frustrate you. Much of the reason for the complexity of medical bills has to do with the way insurance companies…
Read MoreShould Teens Be Driving 18-Wheelers?
There’s been a recent push to put teens and young adults—ages 18 to 21—on the interstate as tractor-trailer drivers. With a driver shortage across the country, many trucking industry representatives and politicians believe that loosening federal safety rules around the legal age for interstate trucking drivers can help relieve the problem. However, safety concerns about…
Read MoreThe Devastation of Electric Shock Injuries
Whether they happen at home or in the workplace, electric shock injuries can cause serious physical trauma or even death. These types of injuries can be financially and physically overwhelming to recover from. If your accident was caused by someone’s carelessness, your healing and adjustment process can be worsened or delayed with the added stress…
Read MoreElectronic Safety Systems May Not Be That Safe
An industry insurance group is warning consumers that cars and trucks with electronic driver assist systems may not always see stopped vehicles, and the systems could even steer the car into a crash if the driver isn’t paying attention. In a recent paper, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested five driver assist programs…
Read MoreLyme Disease and Birth Injuries
As the temperature warms, residents of Tennessee love to walk in wooded trails, parks, and places with lots of green grass. Unfortunately, these areas are attractive to ticks that carry Lyme disease. According to the March of Dimes, Lyme disease can cause death and catastrophic injuries. People with Lyme disease can develop brain damage, nerve…
Read MoreSexual Assault Charges Are Piling Up at Massage Envy
Getting a massage is a great way to relieve the stress of your day. Millions of people have visited the popular franchise chain of Massage Envy spas, which has 1,700 locations in the U.S and employs 25,000 massage therapists and estheticians. But nearly 200 women have reported being sexually assaulted while they were receiving a…
Read MoreOne Man Killed and Two Injured in East Tennessee Boating Crash
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is examining a deadly boating accident on the Tennessee River near the Fort Loudon Dam in Loudon County. Per WKRN News, one man died when the boat capsized after getting too close to the dam’s floodgates. The water spilling from one of the floodgates pulled the boat into the…
Read MoreStudy Reveals a New Risk for Children with Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
The brachial plexus is a network of nerve fibers that extend from the spine into the neck and arms. Newborns can suffer injury to any of these nerve fibers in varying degrees of severity. Injury can occur during the delivery if the birth doctors use excessive force or cause unnecessary stretching to deliver the child.…
Read MoreFDA Issues a Class I Recall for Abbott Cardiology Medical Device
The Food and Drug Administration forced Abbott to recall its HeartMate 3™ Left Ventricular Assist System. The medical device was designed to transport blood originating in the heart to the rest of the body. The main parts of the device are a blood pump and an outflow graft. The pump is inserted in the pericardium…
Read MoreRecognizing the Signs of Postpartum Depression
New mothers endure a range of emotions after the birth of a child: joy, anxiety, fear, overwhelming relief, happiness – the list is as varied as the families who experience childbirth. Many mothers, though, suffer from the “baby blues.” The baby blues are sadness after the birth of a child, and they are perfectly normal.…
Read MoreAnother Self-Driving Vehicle Is Involved in a Crash
Buzzfeed reported in May 2018, that another self-driving vehicle has caused a collision in Arizona. The crash follows a fatal accident involving an autonomous Uber vehicle in Arizona. As a result of the Uber wreck, Arizona’s governor halted Uber’s right to test self-driving cars on public roads. The Buzzfeed story involved a Waymo self-driving vehicle.…
Read MoreShould I Settle My Birth Injury Case?
Birth injuries can devastate newborns and families. Most families want nothing more than 10 fingers, 10 toes, and a healthy baby, so when something goes wrong, it turns your whole worldview upside down. You probably have a lot of questions for the doctors and yourself: What kind of care will your child need? What types…
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