Bariatric Surgery Can Be Deadly
Something like bariatric surgery, or weight-loss surgery, is sometimes highly promoted in our modern culture with more than 30% of adults and 17% of adolescents struggling with obesity in the United States. Many people love the idea of a Gastric Bypass or a Gastric Sleeve procedure since either one can result in substantial weight loss,…
Read MoreWhat is a Nursing Home’s Liability if a Patient Falls While They are Admitted to the Facility?
Just like any other property owner, nursing homes are liable for a resident’s slip and fall on the property under the area of law called premises liability. However, a nursing home may also be liable under a medical negligence legal theory for residents who fall and are seriously injured. As practicing Tennessee nursing home attorneys, we have seen…
Read MoreThomas Greer Selected as a 2023 Memphis Bar Foundation Fellow
Greer Injury Lawyers, PLLC is proud to announce that partner Thomas R. Greer has been invited to join the Memphis Bar Foundation Fellows for 2023. This is a tremendous honor, as only about 1% of all attorneys in Memphis will be invited to join. This year’s reception was held at The University Club of Memphis,…
Read MoreIs It Better to Settle a Medical Malpractice Claim, or to Go to Trial?
In malpractice cases, many hospitals and doctors prefer to settle instead of entering into a trial proceeding that can potentially leave them liable for a much larger judgment. Further, many patients are eager to settle in order to obtain compensation faster and to avoid a difficult and extended legal process that can stretch over several…
Read MorePopular Eye Drops and Ointment Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of EzriCare’s and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears and Eye Ointment due to potential bacterial contamination. Nearly 60 people have been infected, five have lost their vision, and one person lost their life in this outbreak. Greer Injury Lawyers, PLLC has all the details of this…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I’m Injured by a First Responder Vehicle?
When we call the emergency line for help, we expect to be assisted right away. It’s our right. But what would happen if you were never assisted? What would happen if you were being transported, but an accident happened before you could even get to the hospital? Or, what if you were just driving as…
Read MoreWhy Brachial Plexus Injuries Are So Damaging
Imagine having to take your baby through surgery to correct a serious injury that can affect their arms. Imagine losing the feeling in your arm after suffering from a motorcycle accident. This is the reality for victims of a brachial plexus injury. These injuries can leave a person’s arms paralyzed. The consequences are even more…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Truck Fires
What if you were driving on the highway and saw a commercial truck on fire? How scary would it be just to drive near that type of accident? Truck accidents in general are frightening, but when a truck is on fire, things can become worse quickly. Truck fires can cause serious damage to the trucker…
Read MoreHow Automatic Emergency Braking Can Cut Down on Crashes
Wouldn’t it be nice if you had additional protection while you were driving? Advances in driver safety technology can help ensure that this additional protection would reduce the chances of an accident. Well, that idea may become a reality quite soon. Car manufacturers are always finding ways to improve their models and make them as…
Read MoreYes, It’s Worth It to Hire a Memphis Personal Injury Lawyer
There’s a mistake that many personal injury victims make. That mistake is handling their case on their own. They talk themselves out of getting help from the one resource that can provide the most of it: a Memphis personal injury lawyer. Being the victim of an accident is serious. Most of us are one accident…
Read MoreWhen Doctors Are Liable for Your Heart Attack from Underlying Health Conditions
Let’s be honest. None of us enjoy going to the doctor’s office, even for routine checkups. But we all understand their importance. Prevention is the best precaution against any disease. There are so many medical conditions that can be prevented because of early detection. That’s why a doctor’s diagnosis holds so much power. Can you…
Read MorePoor Road Conditions in Tennessee Lead to Accidents
In 2020 alone, the United States saw nearly 39,000 fatal car accidents – a significant spike in year over year numbers. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration even noted that this was a 13-year record high. Although the vast majority of accidents are not fatal, the rate in which they occur is still…
Read MoreNew Genetic Test Shows May Detect Birth Defects Faster
A new revolution in technology could drastically change the way genetic tests are done. Just this summer, the New York Times reported that a new genetic test went through a small trial after ten years of development to detect genetic birth defects in embryos, fetuses, and tissue obtained after miscarriage. This type of test is…
Read MoreViruses Really Do Increase the Risk of Pregnancy Complications and Birth Trauma
The recent COVID pandemic has created an abundance of new statistics and facts that scientists and medical professionals have been scrambling to collect and analyze. One of these startling new statistics has to do with pregnant mothers who catch the COVID virus, and the effect the illness has on their unborn child and themselves. While…
Read MoreMood Shifts and Behavioral Changes from Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries can happen almost anywhere – from traffic accidents, to sports, to an icy patch of pavement outside your local grocery store. Sometimes, they are mild injuries that require little medical treatment or intervention, and you are left with no lingering side effects or conditions. Other times, traumatic brain injuries can leave you…
Read MoreNew Law Eliminates Civil Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Victims
We take all forms of child sex abuse extremely seriously, so when a new law was passed that eliminated the civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims, we were elated. Far too often, victims of sexual abuse are prevented from receiving compensation from their abusers and those otherwise responsible because they are past…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your New Driver Safe on Post-COVID Roads
The pandemic brought on a lot of changes to our daily lives, our old way of conducting business, and educating students. This applied to driving tests as well. After all, with DMV examiners seeing several people a day in the close confines of a car, the infection rate is not negligible. What that meant for…
Read MoreExactech Recalls Hip, Knee, and Ankle Replacements
Thousands of patients across the country recently received troubling news regarding their knee, ankle, and hip replacements. Surgical product company Exactech has initiated a recall involving the inserts in these joint replacement systems, as defects can cause premature wear of the device and a variety of potential injuries to the patient. If you or a…
Read MoreBeyond Cell Phones: Other Common Forms of Distracted Driving
Whenever we choose to operate any sort of motor vehicle, we have a duty to do so as safely as possible. Cars of any size can be deadly in a collision, and even motorcycles pose a threat in an accident. Heavy metal and speed is a dangerous combination. That is why drivers’ education classes and…
Read MoreMost Serious Injuries Caused by Drunk Drivers in Memphis
Drunk driving is illegal for a reason — namely, for how incredibly dangerous it is. When someone gets behind the wheel under the influence of any substance, they are not able to drive safely. Unfortunately, this often leads to catastrophic accidents with other, innocent drivers on the road. Depending on how the collision occurred, victims…
Read MoreUnderstanding Failure to Warn in Product Liability Cases
Making and distributing a product isn’t as simple as just, well, making and distributing. For something to be available to the public, it has a strict set of standards and requirements it must legally meet first. The idea behind regulation of any sort is safety, and product regulation is no different. When a company fails…
Read MoreCan Your Car’s Brand Affect Your Driving?
What do you look for in a car? Is there a color you specifically like? Do you prefer four-wheel drive or even off-road chains? Perhaps amenities are more your style, and you go for the car with the latest technology — something to make your life as easy as possible as you travel your way…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Causes of Fatal Accidents & Injuries?
Sadly, too many Tennessee accidents are deadly. Fatal accidents devastate families. A father, mother, son, or daughter is no longer there. No longer able to share their love, compassion, nurturing, and joy. The fact is, most fatal accidents are due to negligence. These include car and truck accidents, as well as a variety of others.…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Memphis Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck accidents often cause life-altering injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, traumatic amputation, and severe fractures. Many truck accidents are deadly. Commercial truck crashes are often catastrophic because the size, weight, and dimensions of these vehicles are significantly larger than passenger cars or motorcycles. Victims who survive often require a lifetime of…
Read MoreWhat Happens in a Car Accident on a Bridge?
All car and truck accidents are dangerous, especially when vehicles collide. Accidents on bridges, however, add an extra layer of danger because the cars or their occupants may fall into the water or down onto roads and other vehicles below. Bridges are also often more treacherous because many don’t offer shoulder lanes and many bridges…
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