Most 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…
Read MoreGreer Injury Lawyers Secures $2M Jury Verdict on Behalf of Car Crash Victim
The team at Greer Injury Lawyers, PLLC is pleased to announce that Thomas Greer and Nora Taube recently obtained a $2M jury verdict on behalf of a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a head-on collision with a negligent driver in 2017. Although the jury is not told this, the plaintiff was actually…
Read MoreCan I File a Lawsuit if the Other Driver Lost Control of the Car?
Many car accidents are due to clear negligence by another driver. Drivers who speed, drive while distracted, run through red lights, drive while intoxicated, or violate other Tennessee traffic laws deserve to be held liable for the accidents they cause. These drivers should pay your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.…
Read MoreCar Accidents and Brain Injury
After a brain injury, people can experience many physical and emotional changes. A person can experience a permanent loss of consciousness and cognitive ability, or changes in the way they express their emotions. Brain injuries can also cause anxiety and depression. There are many accidents that can cause people to experience traumatic brain injuries, but…
Read MoreThe Top Four Causes of Maternal Injury During Labor and Delivery
The childbirth process is so delicate that if obstetricians are not careful, they can cause serious injury to the baby and the mother. When physicians cause harm to a mother or her baby during labor or delivery, these injuries are known as birth injuries. Birth injuries can range from severe bruising to a broken bone…
Read MoreI-40 Is a Really Dangerous Road
Following behind I-80 and I-90, I-40 is one of the longest interstate highways that runs through the United State, passing through Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Guess what else the highway is known for? Being one of the deadliest highways in nearly every state it touches. How has I-40 earned…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Boat Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Many people believe that maritime workers are the only people who can become involved in serious boat accidents. While they might be the most likely parties to get involved in these types of accidents, everyday people who are simply out on the water for a nice day can easily become involved in boat accidents as…
Read MoreChoosing the Safest Helmet for Riding a Motorcycle in Tennessee
Although there is a specific thrill that comes with motorcycle riding, chasing that thrill comes with a risk. For all motorcyclists, that risk is the possibility of a brain injury, hence why many motorcyclists wear helmets. Under Tennessee law, you are required to wear a helmet on a motorcycle. The type of helmet you wear,…
Read MoreCan I Put a Camera in My Loved One’s Room at a Nursing Home?
We all want our loved ones to be safe and cared for, especially when we cannot be there to protect and care for them ourselves. It’s only common sense, then, to want to put a security camera of sorts in the nursing home where your family member lives. You want to make sure the caregivers…
Read MoreLiability for Bridge Strike Truck Accidents
Truck accidents happen for many reasons. Drivers who violate traffic laws or drive while distracted deserve to be held accountable. Trucking companies that place profit before safety must be held responsible. Truck parts manufacturers who make and install defective products should be held liable. The counties and the state of Tennessee may also be at…
Read MoreWhy Is Medical Malpractice Handled in Civil Court?
Anyone who is injured due to medical malpractice has the right to file a civil medical malpractice claim against negligent hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare providers. The families of anyone who dies due to medical malpractice have the right to file wrongful death claims against the negligent defendants. Wrongful death claims are also civil claims.…
Read MoreWhat Are Common Ship Deckhand Accidents?
For people who enjoy traveling or just being around bodies of water in general, the position of a deckhand sounds exciting. Deckhands are workers who play important roles in the operation and maintenance of a ship. While the image of a sailor may come to mind, deckhands also work on superyachts and other types of…
Read MoreHow Are Medical Bills Paid After a Car Accident Settlement?
After being involved in a car accident, there are two things you are concerned about: how you will recover from your injuries, and how you will pay for your recovery. There is no such thing as an inexpensive car accident. Even a simple fender bender accident can result in thousands of dollars in medical expenses.…
Read MoreThe True Dangers of Work Zones
For most of us, our typical reaction to driving up to a work zone is annoyance and frustration. On our commute to or from work, speeding down the freeway, the last thing we want is to be stopped — or even slowed down. After all, how much construction could one road need? Do they actually…
Read MoreIs Ride-Sharing Making Our Roads Safer?
The concept of ride-sharing has revolutionized both modern commuting and partying alike. You no longer need to designate one friend to be the sober driver after a night out in Memphis. Maybe your car is being worked on and renting a vehicle is entirely too expensive. Now, you have more options for better prices, even…
Read MoreAEB Systems Reduce Pedestrian Crashes – But Not at Night
In what seems like a losing battle, automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems are reducing the number of pedestrian crashes, but only during daylight hours or on well-lit roads. These systems are struggling to help drivers avoid hitting pedestrians when it is dark out. According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), these…
Read MorePandemic Saw Misuse of Prescription Drugs Soar Among Nurses
The misuse of prescription drugs soared during the pandemic at almost double the rate of the general population, according to a report in the Journal of Nursing Regulation. Despite the rise in misuse of prescription drugs by nurses, the group’s overall misuse of drugs was lower than the general population during the pandemic. The lead…
Read MoreWhy Hospitals Need Interpreters for Deaf Patients
A recent lawsuit illustrates why hospitals and doctors who treat deaf patients need to ensure proper communications between health providers and patients. The lawsuit was filed in federal court against Parkwest Hospital and Covenant Health, which are both located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The lawsuit claims that a deaf patient’s leg was partially amputated improperly, and…
Read MoreWill Teen Truckers Ease Supply Chain Shortages, or Make Roads Less Safe?
The trucking industry needs more drivers. There are many reasons why there is a shortage of drivers. It is a lonely job that takes drivers away from their families for days or weeks at a time. Driving can be quite monotonous, so it’s easy to get bored or distracted. It’s also difficult to drive a…
Read MoreWomen Are Being Stalked by Apple AirTags
Apple AirTag is a tracking device that helps people find lost objects such as keys, wallets, luggage, and purses. The application uses Apple’s “Find My” feature to help locate the devices. Reports surfaced in 2021 that these devices, which detect Bluetooth signals, are being used in dangerous ways. According to Tom’s Guide, one Twitter user…
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