Author Archives: John Willis
What is strict liability in reference to products liability?
In Tennessee and elsewhere the concept of products liability is that sometimes a company may make something that at the time it is designed or built is inherently and unreasonably unsafe to its intended customers. Anyone who suffers an injury or loss from using such a product, or surviving family members of a person… Read More »
Truck driver fatigue possible factor in fatal truck accident
A fatal truck accident involving nine vehicles has drawn the scrutiny of twice the number of investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board than would normally have been assigned. Preliminary work by the investigators revealed evidence that appears to be placing blame on a truck driver. Investigators revealed they were reviewing the trucking log… Read More »
Is my injury covered by workers’ compensation benefits?
Getting injured on the job and being left unable to work can be incredibly frustrating. Luckily, workers’ compensation benefits can help you out while you are recovering so you don’t have to worry about missing mortgage payments and other bills. But some injuries are not covered by workers’ compensation. In general, your injury (either… Read More »
Work injuries and workers’ compensation
There can be and sometimes is a difference between how something “looks on paper” and how it works in actual practice. Workers’ compensation claims in Tennessee are one example of how this distinction can occur. Theoretically, at least, receiving workers’ compensation benefits should be simple. You are injured in a work-related accident, or incur… Read More »
Accident investigation determines cause of fatal Knoxville crash
It can be difficult for police to determine the cause of a serious motor vehicle accident. Sometimes, as was the case in the deadly collision between two Knoxville school buses, it can take months before an accident investigation provides police with the evidence needed to draw a conclusion. Six months after the accident, Knoxville… Read More »
What if multiple people caused my car accident?
Not all multi-vehicle car accidents are the result of just two cars. Sometimes more than one driver can be at fault for your injuries. Take as an example an accident that happens when you are legally moving through an intersection and another driver makes an improper turn in front of you, causing a collision…. Read More »
New technologies aimed at preventing the distracted driver
The dangers posed by a distracted driver are recognized as a leading cause of car accidents. Texting and driving can divert a driver’s attention from the road and the act of driving just long enough cause an auto accident. Researchers are becoming increasingly concerned about the driving habits of younger motorists who seem to… Read More »
What happens if the other side blames me for the accident?
In the aftermath of a car accident it is not uncommon for both sides to remember the event very differently. Similarly, it is not uncommon for both sides to believe that the other side was at least partly to blame for the collision. In Tennessee this disparity of recollection could often work as a… Read More »
When can a seller be liable for product liability?
Products liability claims usually center on the manufacturer of an item. The theory of liability is that at some point during the design or manufacture of the product it becomes unreasonably dangerous to people who use it in the way that it was meant to be used. Thus, for example, a car with a… Read More »
Explosion at construction site injures worker
One of the things that makes construction such a potentially hazardous occupation is the fact that workers on job sites are never completely safe no matter what they are doing. Even activities that one would think pose no particular risk can carry concealed dangers. As a recent example, consider what happened during work on… Read More »
