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Monthly Archives: October 2015

Tennessee Court Says Home Inspector Not Liable for Missing Defective Deck Railing

By John Willis |

If you are seriously injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to recover damages against the owner if he or was negligent in maintaining the property. Such personal injury lawsuits may also extend to others responsible for the property’s maintenance, such as a management company. But what about third parties who might… Read More »

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When Is the State Liable for Dangerous Road Conditions?

By Brad Burnette |

Car accidents are not always solely the result of negligent driving. In many cases, defective road design or maintenance may contribute to an accident. Under Tennessee law, the state can be sued for “dangerous conditions on state maintained highways.” The burden of proof is on a plaintiff, however, to demonstrate the “foreseeability of the… Read More »

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Multiple Tennessee Lawsuits Filed Over Volkswagen Emissions Scandal

By John Willis |

When we typically think about a car manufacturer’s product liability, it is in the context of a design flaw that leads to accidents, injuries, and sometimes death. But as the recent scandal surrounding German car manufacturer Volkswagen illustrates, an intentional defect may injure a customer financially, if not physically. Courts in Tennessee and throughout… Read More »

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In Personal Injury Cases, The Thing Does Not Always Speak for Itself

By Brad Burnette |

In personal injury cases, a plaintiff may establish a defendant’s liability through a legal doctrine known as “res ipsa loquitur.” As explained by Tennessee courts, this rule—named for the Latin phrase, “the thing speaks for itself”—holds “the injury was probably the result of negligence, even though the exact nature of the negligence is unknown,… Read More »

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Does My Employer Have to Pay If I Am Injured While Returning to the Office?

By John Willis |

A car accident can leave you with serious, long-term injuries which may prevent you from returning to work. And if your accident occurred in the course of your employment, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. It is therefore critical to understand the difference between an accident which occurs while commuting to work—which… Read More »

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Massive GM Fine May Mean Little for Accident Victims

By Brad Burnette |

Many Tennessee car accidents are the result of manufacturing defects in the vehicles themselves. A single defective part may cause an automobile to crash, killing or seriously injuring its passengers. Although federal and state regulators may subsequently punish a manufacturer for marketing a defective vehicle, the actual victims must often pursue their own litigation… Read More »

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Arbitration Clauses Can Keep Nursing Home Abuse Cases Out of Court

By John Willis |

Many elderly persons in Tennessee are victims of nursing home abuse or neglect. In some cases, negligence on the part of nursing home personnel may contribute to a patient’s injury or death. That is why if you are responsible for making an elderly relative’s health care decisions, you need to be aware of the… Read More »

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Are Police Responsible for Failing to Prevent an Accident?

By Brad Burnette |

Although police in Tennessee are generally responsible for maintaining traffic and public safety, this does not mean a person injured in a car accident has an automatic right to seek damages against a municipality for failing to prevent the incident. In limited circumstances, federal civil rights law will support a claim against police if… Read More »

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