Category Archives: Personal Injury
Internal Bleeding: Sometimes Hidden But Often Deadly
You are in an accident, and your first concern is whether you are OK. You look at yourself. No blood. No bruises. Doesn’t look like anything is very wrong. You assume you must be OK. But that assumption could well be wrong, because in some cases, internal bleeding can be a silent killer if… Read More »
How Are Future Lost Wages Calculated In A Personal Injury Claim?
When we talk about the kinds of injuries or damages that are awardable in a personal injury case, many people focus on the now, and the today—or at least, on the past. That makes sense—you have medical bills, expenses, lost wages, and of course, the pain and suffering you have endured as a result… Read More »
Businesses Are Using A Rare Bankruptcy Technique To Avoid Paying Injury Verdicts
If you file an injury lawsuit, and you win, there is an expectation you will get the amount that is awarded to you. That is, unless the Defendant files for bankruptcy. Then, you may never get paid. You may say, “but I sued a really large company—they’re not going to file for bankruptcy, just… Read More »
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice makes the news very often, and many reports talk about large injury verdicts for people who are victims of medical malpractice. But what is medical malpractice, and how is it generally proven in court? When Are Doctors Negligent? Any medical provider can commit malpractice–not just doctors. Anesthesiologists, radiologists, therapists, nurses, and anybody… Read More »
Houston Concert Deaths Bring Attention To Crowd Safety
The recent tragedy in Houston surrounding the concert put on by rapper Travis Scott has now spurred a series of lawsuits. These lawsuits allege significant breakdowns in security, and illustrate just how many moving parts need to be in sync and working for heavily attended concerts to be safe for concertgoers. Allegations of Errors… Read More »
Questions To Ask To Help You Choose A Personal Injury Attorney
When you are injured and looking for an injury attorney, the options can seem overwhelming. Every website, ad or billboard seems to have another name on it. The question isn’t where to find a personal attorney. The real question is what to look for, or what questions to ask an attorney to see if… Read More »
Causation: What Is It And Why Is It So Important?
Let’s say that you know someone was careless, or did something wrong. Were they negligent? Do they owe you money for your bills, or your pain and suffering? Well, not automatically. That’s because in order to win in a personal injury trial, you still need to show causation. What is Causation? Causation is the… Read More »
Are Hold Harmless Agreements Enforceable In Tennessee?
Hold harmless agreements are used quite often. Go into an adventure park, amusement park, or engage in a sport or activity, and you’ll likely be faced with a hold harmless agreement. Are these agreements enforceable in Tennessee? What is a Hold Harmless? A hold harmless agreement is your agreement not to sue, should you… Read More »
How Will You Prove Your Pain And Suffering In Court?
One of the biggest parts of a personal injury case is proving your injury. After all, what is the point of showing someone else is negligent, and thus responsible for your injury, if you can’t show how injured you really are? It may sound difficult to show the extent of your injury to a… Read More »
2020 Was A Down Year For Traffic- But A Big Year For Pedestrian Accidents
Last year, in 2020, many of us were completely locked down, and even when the lockdown ended, many of us remained working from home. That certainly led to less traffic, and thus, fewer pedestrian deaths. Or at least, it would seem that way. Unfortunately, statistics from 2020 don’t bear that out. Pedestrian on Car… Read More »
