Monthly Archives: September 2016
Can I Sue a Driver for Negligence If I Can’t Remember the Accident?
Following a car accident, it is important to take note of any evidence that may later help reconstruct events. If you are injured in the accident and need to file a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent driver, you will need to present evidence establishing the defendant’s culpability. Unfortunately, there may be cases where… Read More »
Do Talcum Powder Manufacturers Have a “Duty to Warn” Women About Ovarian Cancer Risks?
For several decades scientists have been researching the link between women’s use of talcum powder and ovarian cancer. While government regulatory agencies have yet to declare such a link exists, that has not prevented juries in states like South Dakota and Missouri from holding the manufacturers of talcum powder—notably Johnson & Johnson, the world’s… Read More »
Greene County Ferris Wheel Accident Highlights Safety Risks of Amusement Rides
During the summer months many Tennessee parents took their children to fairs and amusement parks looking for a good time. In particular, children enjoy amusement rides such as ferris wheels and roller coasters. But such rides can also pose a significant risk to the health and safety of children—as demonstrated in one recent tragic… Read More »
Is It Safe to Take My Child to a Tennessee Indoor Trampoline Park?
In a famous episode of the long-running comedy series “The Simpsons,” Homer Simpson acquires a used trampoline and proceeds to charge neighborhood kids admission to jump on it. Homer’s quick financial windfall turns ugly, however, as scores of children are injured on the unsafe trampoline and are eventually seen strewn about the Simpsons’ lawn… Read More »
Universal Life Policies And Flexible Premium Adjustable Life Policies
We are continuing to develop a new theory involving life insurance contracts, specifically Universal Life policies and/or Flexible Premium Adjustable Life policies. Many life insurance companies are engaging in abusive accounting practices that demand policyholders substantially increase their cost of insurance, monthly deduction, or premium payments, oftentimes more than doubling the payments required to… Read More »
Is a Tennessee Hospital Liable When One Patient Kills Another Patient?
When we are injured due to someone else’s negligence, we reasonably expect the courts to hold the negligent party accountable. Unfortunately, Tennessee law often puts roadblocks in place that deny personal injury victims their day in court. In health care liability and medical malpractice cases, for example, it is not enough to simply allege… Read More »
Does Using Baby Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?
Millions of mothers use talcum powder—generally marketed under the label of “baby powder”—to treat diaper rash in their infant children. Talcum powder is also used by mothers on their own bodies, typically through application to undergarments and private parts, to cool down their groin area and mask vaginal odors. Manufacturers of talcum powder, notably… Read More »
When Is a Tennessee Business Liable for the Death of an Independent Contractor
Every Tennessee business owner owes a basic “duty of care” to individuals they invite onto their property. This includes not only customers but also independent contractors performed to work on the premises. But that does not automatically mean a business owner is liable for every personal injury that occurs on their property. Tennessee Court… Read More »
Can I Lose Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Not Following Safety Rules?
If you are injured in the course of your employment, you have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical care and lost wages. But there are certain restrictions that apply to employees under Tennessee’s workers’ compensation system. For instance, an employer does not have to pay workers’ compensation if an… Read More »