Monthly Archives: July 2016
Tennessee Court Rules “Therapy Dogs” May Accompany Accusers in Criminal Cases
If you are facing criminal charges, it is important to assert your constitutional right to confront your accuser. This can be difficult in many cases given that a jury may be predisposed to believe an alleged victim’s testimony. A defendant’s rights can be further compromised when the judge allows the jury to hear or… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Kids and Swimming Pool Safety
Each year hundreds of children die in swimming pool and spa accidents. Many thousands more suffer serious injuries. Pool safety is therefore never optional. Even a non-fatal drowning accident can cause traumatic brain injury to a child. In many cases, swimming accidents are the result of negligent maintenance by pool owners or defects in… Read More »
Exculpatory Agreements Often Protect Negligent Business Owners
Many business owners try to avoid liability for negligence and personal injury by demanding their customers sign exculpatory agreements. Such an agreement releases the business owner from any liability for injuries or damages sustained on its premises. While there are some cases where Tennessee courts will not enforce such exculpatory clauses, they are generally… Read More »
How Location Affects a Personal Injury Lawsuit
When it comes to a personal injury lawsuit, the location and circumstances of the injury often play a critical role in deciding what law applies to the case. Tennessee workers’ compensation law, for example, deals with injuries sustained by employees that occur in the scope and course of their employment. There are also special… Read More »
How Can Bankruptcy Affect My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, you understandably want to hold the negligent parties responsible. But a personal injury lawsuit can be complicated by the defendant’s financial situation. A defendant with little or no assets may attempt to use bankruptcy to avoid paying any judgment. Bankruptcy Discharges Most Judgments Unlike… Read More »
Can I Lose Workers’ Compensation Benefits If I Fail to Provide a Complete Medical History?
Workers’ compensation is designed to protect employees who are injured on the job. But employers—and their insurance companies—often look for any angle they can to avoid paying what are supposed to be no-fault benefits. And while there are legitimate exceptions under Tennessee workers’ compensation law, as an injured employee you should not back down… Read More »
Bruce Fox Partner and Co-Founder of Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette named to Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation by Governor Bill Haslem
Bruce Fox was recently appointed to the Tennessee Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation by Governor Bill Haslam after an aggressive search for candidates. The Govvernor stated that Bruce’s individual characteristics and professional qualifications were exceptional among the number of nominees who expressed interest. His appointment became effective July 1, 2016 and runs through June… Read More »
When Is a Forced Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable in Tennessee?
Many Tennessee Titans fans likely cheered the recent news that a federal appeals court in New York had rejected New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s efforts to overturn his four-game suspension by the NFL. But the story behind the Brady case should give pause to anyone who has ever dealt with a nursing home… Read More »
Sixth Circuit Rejects Asbestos Lawsuit from Former Oak Ridge Subcontractors
Many workers have suffered serious, life-threatening illnesses while working at energy facilities throughout Tennessee, such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory located near Knoxville. In recent years, nearly two dozen illnesses have been reported by energy and atomic workers, including cancer, lung disease, and hearing loss. Unfortunately, holding companies responsible… Read More »