April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
At this point, everyone should know just how dangerous distracted driving is. It leads to thousands of car crashes every year and puts people at risk of serious injuries. Yet every single day, we see at least one other driver on the road who is texting or fumbling with a GPS device, and we see…
Read MoreThomas Greer Obtains $450,000 Verdict against Belz Investco GP in Memphis for Client Injured in Car Crash
On March 28, 2018, Greer Injury Lawyers partner Thomas Greer obtained a jury verdict for $450,000. The case stemmed from a crash that occurred on Interstate I-40 in Memphis, TN. The driver of an SUV was pulling a flatbed trailer and had recently unloaded a small tractor. The driver neglected to secure or remove the…
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Truck Jackknifes?
Jackknife accidents with 18-wheelers are among the deadliest and the most frightening types of crashes. Trucks that jackknife may roll over. Oftentimes, the truck sprawl causes multi-vehicle accidents as cars do their best to avoid the truck or the cargo the truck spills on the roads. Some unlucky truck drivers crash into the cab or…
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts of Merging Properly to Avoid Car Accidents
Merging traffic is a major concern for every driver. When lanes merge or drivers enter a highway, the driver has no choice but to communicate in some way with other vehicles in the other traffic lanes. Communicate usually means indicating by car position, car speed, a wave of the hand, or some other method which…
Read MoreI Have a Traumatic Brain Injury. Which Doctor Do I Need?
Many moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (“TBI”) accidents require that the patient treat with multiple doctors. There are doctors needed to diagnose the victim as soon as possible. Physicians are needed to perform the initial surgeries. Many patients require a lifetime of medical care. Most patients have a broad range of problems and need…
Read MoreMore Than a Simple Mistake: Medical Malpractice
As the old saying goes, “Everyone makes mistakes.” And, as unfortunate as it sounds, this includes medical professionals. Contrary to what we want to believe, even our doctors and surgeons are fallible and susceptible to human error. Usually, and thankfully, the mistakes they might make are insignificant and don’t harm anyone. Sometimes though, a mistake…
Read MoreWhat is Truck “Platooning”?
Trucking companies are constantly exploring options to make their industry safer, increase freight efficiency, and reduce fuel consumption. One of these options, although not fully autonomous, takes a step toward clearing a path for autonomous vehicles in the trucking industry. It’s called “platooning,” and it has its supporters and detractors. Platooning at a glance Think…
Read MoreFamily Wants Apology After Baby Injured During Birth at Tennessee Hospital
After their baby’s head was injured during birth at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a new mom took her case to social media to warn others. Cecily Dantam posted photos of scratches and gouges on the top of her newborn’s head and said the baby also suffered hypothermia due to the actions of her nurse midwife…
Read MoreAre Autonomous Cars Really Safer Than Traditional Vehicles?
Autonomous vehicles appear to be the wave of the future. We’re told they will make the roads safer for everyone, eventually cutting down on or even eliminating car accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Car manufacturers and technology companies are racing each other to be the first to market and get the biggest bite of what might…
Read MoreWhat Does Life Look Like for Those with a Spinal Cord Injury?
A spinal cord injury will have a life-altering impact on the injured person. The severity and location of the injury will determine how much feeling or movement a person will have below the site of the injury. After the medical care, a person with a spinal cord injury will have to learn how to live…
Read MoreJury Awards More than $1 Million Verdict to Greer Injury Lawyers Client in Medical Malpractice Case
On January 27, 2018, after a one week trial, a Rutherford County jury returned a verdict for $1,062,432.23 against Dr. Mason W. Mandy. The jury also found that Dr. Mandy should pay punitive damages, which is a special type of award meant to punish wrongdoers for particularly egregious behavior. In this case, the jury found…
Read MoreDo You Really Need a “Truck Accident” Attorney if You Collide with a Truck?
In a word, yes. Collisions with commercial trucks lead to some of the most complex legal claims there are. Even when it seems open-and-shut to you, the chances are good that the trucking company will put up a fight. So, if you want a fair shot at a just compensation package, you’re going to want…
Read MoreWhat Causes Lane Departure Car Accidents?
Have you ever had a moment where you’re on Interstate 40 and you just “zoned out” for a minute? Another driver honks, you get startled, and you swerve back into your lane. With a quickened heartbeat, you realize that you just narrowly avoided getting into a crash because of a brief lapse of attention. That’s…
Read MoreFDA Issues a Safety Warning About Limbrel’s Link to Potentially Life-Threatening Health Problems
On December 18, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a letter to Primus Pharmaceuticals, which is the manufacturer of Limbrel, requesting a recall of their products because of the risk of liver injury and a lung condition called hypersensitivity pneumonitis. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using Limbrel immediately and contact their…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect?
When a newborn has a medical condition, it is not always clear whether it is because of a birth defect or a birth injury. Birth injuries happen during delivery or immediately following delivery. A birth injury can occur when there is a complication during labor and delivery. The complication can stem from an act of…
Read MoreRecovering Compensation for Scarring and Disfigurement from Catastrophic Injuries
Your appearance plays a vital role in your self-esteem and confidence. After suffering from a catastrophic injury that caused scarring and disfigurement, even after the physical wounds have healed, you may be left with deep emotional and psychological wounds that alter the way you live and move through the world. Scarring on your face or…
Read MoreLiability for Tennessee Road Rage Accidents
Say you are driving home one night on I-40, stuck in the stop and go of the evening traffic, when you see a car rushing toward you in your rear-view mirror. That car darts quickly into the left lane, cutting off a vehicle that was approaching, and then another car follows quickly behind it. You…
Read MoreThe Importance of Deciding When a Cesarean Section is Required to Prevent Birth Injuries
Childbirth is usually a normal process that results in a healthy baby and mother. There are times, however, when a Cesarean section is required to protect the health of the baby and the mother. Since every case is different, it can be challenging to know in every circumstance whether performing a C-section was required and…
Read MoreThe Opioid Crisis: What Are Pill Mills?
In late October of this year, President Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency. Approximately 90 Americans die every day from opiate overdoses. This number includes prescription drugs. This is a quadruple jump in numbers since 1999. Some people may get their pills via illegal means, but some get opioid painkillers directly from…
Read MoreDriving Safely in Winter Weather
Weather in Tennessee is unpredictable, and weather during the winter months is no exception. Roadways can become slippery with ice and snow before you know it. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is always prepared. At the beginning of 2017, they stocked 247,000 tons of salt and 1.6 million gallons of salt brine, a pre-treatment…
Read MoreTennessee Supreme Court Declines to Change Law on Proof of Medical Expenses in Personal Injury Cases
Tennessee personal injury lawyers have been keeping a close eye on the Jean Dedmon v. Debbie Steelman et al. case filed in Crockett County. On November 17, 2017, the Tennessee Supreme Court held that plaintiffs may continue to use their full and undiscounted medical bills, as opposed to the discounted bills paid by insurance companies,…
Read MoreDelayed Caesareans Can Cause Infant Brain Damage or Death
When you are having a child, you try to prepare for everything: getting the baby’s room ready, putting together the crib, gathering toys and clothes, and packing your hospital bag. You want to make sure you have everything you need for the big day. And when the big day finally arrives, you put your trust…
Read MoreThousands Arrested Every Year in Tennessee Prescription Opioid Crackdown
More than 6,000 Tennessee citizens are arrested every year for crimes related to prescription opioids. Heroin busts are increasing as well, as many who are hooked on the doctor-prescribed pain pills will move on to street opiates to feed their habit. Rural areas of Tennessee, as well as inner cities like areas of Memphis and…
Read MoreTeens Who Stole Trucks in Memphis Suffer Fatal Loss in Southaven
In early October, four teenagers stole two trucks from Memphis and drove them across state lines to Southaven, Mississippi. They were flying down a back road when one of the Ford F-150s flipped, killing a 16 year old Memphis teenager, and injuring another. The driver of the F-150 jumped into the second stolen vehicle and,…
Read MoreFedEx Truck Accident Kills Man in Southeast Memphis
Earlier this month, a man was killed in a truck accident with a FedEx company tractor-trailer in the Southeast part of Memphis. In the wee hours of the morning on October 12th, the truck collided with the man’s car on Lamar Avenue. The police did not release details about the casualty, only the information that…
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