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Monthly Archives: March 2017

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Can I Be “Partially” Disabled Under Workers’ Compensation?

By John Willis |

Workers’ compensation is one of the more complicated areas of personal injury law. One reason for this is benefits are classified based on the type of injury suffered and the employee’s projected ability to resume working. An employee may have a “permanent” injury that does not necessarily render them totally disabled. Court Rejects Delivery… Read More »

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Can I Bring a Wrongful Death Case Even if the Defendant Is Already in Jail?

By Brad Burnette |

When someone dies as the result of a criminal act, the public demands justice. Police investigate and arrest a suspect. The defendant is then formally charged and tried in criminal court. If convicted, the defendant is sentenced to prison. But where does all this leave the family of the victim? And what if the… Read More »

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Can I Seek Punitive Damages in a Product Liability Case?

By John Willis |

Product liability refers to consumer injuries caused by dangerous or defective products. A manufacturer or seller may be liable under Tennessee law for a defect in the design or manufacture of a product, or in failing to properly warn consumers about such defects. If successful, an injured consumer may recover monetary damages to compensate… Read More »

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Can Holiday Decorations Create a “Dangerous Condition” Under Tennessee Law?

By Brad Burnette |

A personal injury claim based on premises liability generally hinges on whether or not there was a “dangerous condition” the property owner knew about and failed to correct, to the detriment of the injured plaintiff. Sometimes a dangerous condition is easily defined. But other cases require courts to make judgment calls on what a… Read More »

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Is a Homeowner Responsible for a Deck Collapse?

By John Willis |

An outside deck is a great place to relax with friends. But if a deck is poorly constructed, or the homeowner fails to keep it in a safe condition, the results can be tragic. A deck collapse may instantly injury or kill dozens of people. When that happens, the victims may pursue a personal… Read More »

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Am I Still Liable for a Car Loan if My Vehicle Is Totaled?

By Brad Burnette |

If your car is damaged due to someone else’s negligence, you can seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. In Tennessee, damages are measured based on whether or not the car is capable of repair. If the car can be returned to use, the plaintiff may seek damages equal to the cost of restoration… Read More »

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Who Has the Right to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

By John Willis |

In most personal injury lawsuits, the plaintiff is the person who suffered an injury due to the defendant’s negligence. Sadly, there are cases where the victim died because of the defendant’s actions. When this occurs the right to sue for “wrongful death” passes under Tennessee law to the victim’s surviving spouse or next of… Read More »

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What If Someone Other Than My Employer Causes a Workplace Accident?

By Brad Burnette |

You probably know that if you are injured at work, you can receive workers’ compensation benefits to pay for your medical bills and lost wages. Workers’ compensation effectively serves as a substitute–an “exclusive remedy,” in legal terms–for filing a personal injury lawsuit against your employer. But what if your workplace accident was actually the… Read More »

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