Author Archives: John Willis
Veterinarian killed by elephant was not protected with barriers
Tennessee residents may remember an accident in their own state that killed a caretaker at one of the largest elephant sanctuaries in the nation. A man recently killed in Maine under similar circumstances has led some to encourage the installation of protective barriers to protect workers from the large animals. The Occupational Safety and… Read More »
What benefits am I entitled to after a workplace accident?
Tennessee workers who are injured on the job are typically allowed workers’ compensation in most cases. Following an accident, employees could be entitled to a range of benefits depending upon the severity of the workplace injuries. However, this only applies to compensable injuries: ones that an authorized doctor has determined to be work related…. Read More »
7th Circuit To Social Security: Back Off Denials!
It was nice to see a federal court acknowledge what many of us practicing in the area of Social Security Disability have known for a long time: The Social Security Administration is actively ignoring evidence in order to keep acceptance rates low. Over the past couple of months, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals… Read More »
Multiple injuries derive from 3-vehicle accident
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, an 88-year-old woman was involved in a three-vehicle crash in Greene County on Sept. 7. Two women and a minor reportedly suffered injuries in the 12:50 p.m. accident, which transpired on U.S. 11E. In connection with the accident, law enforcement officials cited the 88-year-old woman with failure to… Read More »
Important facts about dangerous products in Tennessee
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issues many recalls each year for the safety of the consumers. Thanks to this large number of recalls, many consumers experience “recall fatigue,” meaning that they simply pay no attention to any recalls any more. Most recalls originate with a consumer complaint or report of an injury caused by… Read More »
Woman awarded millions in vaginal mesh lawsuit
In a case that may be of interest to many Tennessee women, a Texas court has ordered a major medical supply corporation to pay millions to a woman found to be injured by one of its products. Boston Scientific Corp., provider of vaginal mesh used in procedures throughout the country, was ordered to pay… Read More »
2 workers injured on interstate in Tennessee
Two Department of Transportation workers in Tennessee were seriously injured in an auto accident that occurred on Sept. 4. The incident happened at approximately 1:45 p.m. near mile marker 99 on the westbound side of Interstate 24. According to local reports, the accident was caused by traffic beginning to slow down on the interstate…. Read More »
Tennessee crash kills pickup truck driver
On Aug. 29, a 50-year-old man driving a Chevrolet pickup truck was killed in an accident at the intersection of East Center Street and Eastman Road in Kingsport. According to authorities, the 9:30 a.m. accident occurred when a car driven by a 19-year-old woman crashed into the pickup truck as its 50-year-old driver was… Read More »
Fiery I-75 crash kills 1, injures 3
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says that one person died and three other people were injured on Aug. 27 in an accident involving at least one passenger vehicle and two semi-trucks that caught fire. The crash happened in Campbell County on Interstate 75 shortly after 3 p.m. According to police statements, a northbound semi-truck traveled… Read More »
Woman pleads not guilty to DUI, homicide charges in Tennessee
During an arraignment in Rutherford County on Aug. 19, a 33-year-old woman pleaded not guilty to charges related to a fatal accident that happened along Interstate 24 on April 10 in Smyrna. The hit-and-run crash allegedly involved intoxication, and a 13-year-old boy died after being struck while changing a tire near the highway. The… Read More »
