Personal Injury
Slip and Fall Accidents in Tennessee — Oops! I’ve Fallen and Gotten Hurt
Are you aware of just how hazardous it can be to walk across the floor? According to OSHA (Occupational Safety Health Administration), slip and fall accidents account for 15% of all accidental deaths and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities in the U.S. Slip and fall accidents are not just…
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries Linked to Brain Damage
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have uncovered a new and valuable link between people who suffer from a spinal cord injury, and then develop brain damage as a result. The study has found that “spinal cord injuries (SCI) can cause widespread and sustained brain inflammation that leads to progressive loss of…
Read MoreProtecting Yourself on Black Friday
Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year. Because so many people are crowded into stores and malls, trying to buy the very same things you are, your chances of being seriously injured by people or your surroundings can be high. We want you to have a safe shopping experience on Black Friday,…
Read MoreThe Tennessee State Supreme Court Makes Suing Family Easy
In 2012, a man named Michael Becker was in a car accident when his son, who was driving, hit a pole. Mr. Becker sustained some injuries, and after speaking with his personal injury attorney, he filed a lawsuit against Ford, who manufactured his truck. The details of the truck accident case go on, but all…
Read MoreWoodland Hills Youth Development Center Just Cost Tennessee $250,000
Woodland Hills is back in the news again, at the forefront of a wrongful death lawsuit from 2012. Kendall Oates was a resident of Woodland Hills when he suffered a seizure and died. According to The Tennessean, Kendall may have been lying dead in his room for hours, since the security guards failed to check…
Read MoreEven with Fewer Car Crashes in Tennessee This Year, Injuries Are Still Severe
Thanks to an aggressive campaign on behalf of Tennessee law enforcement, the number of car crashes in 2013 went down. In fact, we had fewer than 1000 fatal accidents the whole year – a record low for recent years. But victims might be singing a different tune, given the severe consequences associated with a wreck.…
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