What to Do After Catastrophic Injuries From a Truck Accident in Tennessee

The decisions you make in the first 48 hours after a catastrophic truck crash can determine whether your family receives full compensation or struggles financially for decades. When your loved one faces traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, or other life-altering harm, every decision about getting proper medical care, preserving crash evidence, and securing legal…

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What Is the Arkansas Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims?

The moment a car crash happens, an invisible legal clock begins ticking. Many families don’t realize that waiting too long to take action can quietly erase their right to seek compensation, even when someone else caused the accident. In Arkansas, you generally have three years from the crash date to file a lawsuit for injuries…

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Arkansas Car Accident Laws Explained: What to Do After a Crash

The decisions you make in the first hour after a car accident can determine whether your family receives full compensation or faces years of financial struggle. When serious injuries like traumatic brain injury occur, those early steps become even more critical for protecting your loved one’s future care and recovery. Arkansas car accident laws create…

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Why Tennessee Semi-Truck Accidents Are More Complex Than Car Crashes

When an 80,000-pound semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the aftermath extends far beyond the crash scene. According to federal crash data, Tennessee sees hundreds of commercial vehicle crashes annually, each involving layers of liability that don’t exist in typical car accidents. What makes these crashes so devastating goes beyond the statistics. Tennessee semi-truck accidents…

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Your Legal Rights After Anesthesia Malpractice in Tennessee: Brain Damage from Oxygen Deprivation

Even a few minutes without adequate oxygen during anesthesia can cause permanent brain damage that transforms a family’s future. Research shows that brief periods of oxygen deprivation during medical procedures can create lasting neurological changes. When anesthesia errors lead to hypoxic brain injury, families deserve answers and accountability from the medical professionals who failed to…

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What to Do After Catastrophic Injuries from Truck Accidents in Arkansas

Commercial trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds, creating forces that can cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and other life-altering conditions in seconds. As a healthcare professional, you understand how quickly everything can change when catastrophic injuries strike your family. These moments demand immediate action to protect both medical outcomes and legal rights. The…

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How to Navigate Birth Injury Malpractice in Tennessee: Cerebral Palsy and Oxygen Deprivation Cases

When medical teams miss the warning signs during labor and delivery, even a few minutes without adequate oxygen can cause permanent brain damage. A delayed emergency C-section or failure to recognize fetal distress can lead to cerebral palsy that changes your child’s entire future. Families facing this heartbreak deserve both answers and accountability. Tennessee law…

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Uninsured Motorist Claims in Tennessee Explained: Steps to Take When the At-Fault Driver Has No Insurance

One in eight drivers in Tennessee operates without insurance, leaving families vulnerable when accidents happen. When the person who caused your crash has no coverage, your own uninsured motorist protection becomes the financial lifeline that can pay for medical bills, lost wages, and ongoing care needs. The good news is that understanding how uninsured motorist…

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Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims in Arkansas: What Every Accident Victim Needs to Know

One in eight Arkansas drivers lacks insurance, leaving families vulnerable when crashes occur. When an at-fault driver has little or no insurance, your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage can mean the difference between proper medical care and mounting medical expenses. Arkansas law allows you to pursue compensation through your own insurance after these crashes.…

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Someone Hit My Car and Drove Off. What Should I Do Now?

According to recent crash statistics, Memphis drivers report roughly 28 hit-and-run accidents every single day. While we all hope our fellow drivers will do their part in ensuring the safety of their fellow motorists, this startling figure highlights the growing need for Memphis drivers and tourists to prepare for the worst when dealing with hit-and-run…

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What Are Compensatory Damages?

Accident victims in Tennessee have the right to be placed in the same position, financially and personally, as they were before their accident. When our personal lawyers represent injury victims, we work with your doctors, financial experts, employers, car mechanics, and other experts to determine the full scope of your damages – now and for…

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What Is a Car Accident Release of Liability?

Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicycle riders, and families of loved ones who die in car accidents all have the right to file a legal claim against those responsible for their injuries. In car accident cases, the responsible party is generally the driver of the vehicle who causes the accident. Other defendants may include the owner of…

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How To Collect Evidence for Your Car Accident

At Greer Injury Lawyers,  PLLC, we have nearly 20 years of experience fighting for car accident victims in Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee, and Little Rock, Arkansas. There are many ways that we help you collect the evidence you need to show that another driver is liable, and the full scope and severity of your injuries.…

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How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer after a Car Accident in Memphis?

In the days and weeks following a car accident, injured victims have a lot on their plates. Between doctors’ appointments, work obligations, and insurance negotiations, car accident victims often find themselves facing an onslaught of unknowns – many of which carry hefty price tags. For this reason, individuals often delay or refrain from seeking legal…

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Greer Injury Lawyers Secures $8.1 Million Verdict for Diabetic Patient Paralyzed by Missed Infection

Greer Injury Lawyers secured an $8.1 million jury verdict in Obion County for a 60-year-old man who sustained permanent neurologic damage because of a physician’s failure to properly treat an infection. This important medical malpractice verdict demonstrates the devastating consequences of medical errors and shows that Tennessee juries will hold negligent providers accountable for their…

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Can a Stroke Misdiagnosis Be Medical Malpractice?

Stokes are very serious medical episodes that happen suddenly without much warning. Most people seek medical attention during or after their strokes in hopes of determining what happened, receiving the proper medical treatment, and finding out what they can do to prevent these alarming medical episodes from happening again. However, if a stroke is ignored…

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When Are Surgical Errors Considered Medical Malpractice?

Surgeons, doctors, nurses, and other medical staff are responsible for carrying out their duties in a correct and prompt manner that protects patient safety and well-being. If a surgeon or their staff causes you injuries or fails to inform you of any potential risks that could happen during your surgery, you may have grounds for…

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How to Choose the Right Medical Specialist for Car Accident Injuries

Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be an overwhelming experience, particularly when it comes to addressing your health concerns. Selecting the right medical specialist is critical for your recovery and for substantiating any legal claims you may have. For residents of Memphis, finding the appropriate medical care after an accident involves understanding the…

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New Mothers Deserve Better Postpartum Care

Having a baby is supposed to be a joyous experience. The purpose of “maternity leave” is to give new mothers and their babies time to bond and allow families to focus on creating a new way of life. Yet many mothers receive poor or inadequate postpartum care, and it leads not only to quality-of-life issues…

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Pentagon Raises Cap on Military Medical Malpractice Claims

There are many situations where a mistake made by a doctor, nurse, or hospital can cripple someone’s life, making it hard for them to engage in activities they enjoy or simply work at their job. When this happens, you expect to seek out fair compensation from those at fault. However, in military medical malpractice cases,…

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What Are the Most Dangerous Intersections in Memphis?

Intersections are one of the most intimidating places for new drivers as well as experienced drivers. The reason for this is because multiple cars usually meet at intersections and must yield the right of way or wait for their light to turn green, alerting them that it is their turn to go. While this may…

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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,…

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