Category Archives: Personal Injury
TN Court of Appeals Declines to Certify Class Action Against Restaurant Where 105 People Got Sick
You often hear the phrase “class action” used in connection with personal injury lawsuits. So what exactly is a class action? Basically, it is when a group of plaintiffs want to pursue the same or similar legal claims against the same defendant. The plaintiffs themselves may not be directly related to one another. For… Read More »
Two People Injured After Douglas Lake Boat Propeller Accident
Unicoi, TN (August 23, 2020) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that a boating accident at Douglas Lake on August 23rd resulted in two women being injured. The two women boarded an inner tube, which was to be pulled by a rental boat. Before they could be pulled by the boat, however, both women… Read More »
Cumberland County Sees Fourth Pedestrian Accident in a Little Over a Month
Cumberland County, TN (August 21, 2020) For the fourth time in slightly over a month, an accident occurred in Cumberland County in which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. This accident occurred on August 21st on the 1,000 block of Lake Tansi’s Natchez Trace. Law enforcement reports that during a domestic dispute, a… Read More »
Is a Property Owner Liable for Injuries That Occur During an Ongoing Storm?
A winter storm can produce a significant amount of ice and snow. This in turn creates a potential hazard for anyone visiting a property that is open to the public, such as a store or hotel. At the same time, Tennessee law does not automatically declare property owners liable for any slip-and-fall accident that… Read More »
Knoxville Worker Dies After Falling Off Roof
Knoxville, TN (August 12, 2020) A Knoxville man died on August 12th after falling from the second story of a new home that was under construction. According to the police report, Maryville Police and Maryville Fire workers responded to the call early on Wednesday morning. Law enforcement workers found the man dead at the… Read More »
Two People Flown to Trauma Center after Explosion At Blue Springs Marina
Roane County, TN (August 8, 2020) Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency officers on August 8th responded to an emergency call at Blue Springs Marina, which is located in Roane County. Following multiple reports of small explosions from vessels at the marina, law enforcement as well as medics and firefighters arrived at the scene. As a… Read More »
Should I Always See a Doctor Following a Car Accident?
If you are involved in an auto accident, it is generally a good idea to seek medical treatment, even if no physical injury is immediately apparent. At the very least, there is no harm in obtaining an evaluation from a qualified medical professional. While your first instinct may be to say “I’m fine” and… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (August 5, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County late on August 5th. The collision occurred between the 326 and 327 mile markers, which are situated close to a rest area. Both lanes were then closed… Read More »
TN School Board Not Liable for Middle School Student’s Lunchroom Accident
There are two common elements to any successful premises liability case. The first is that a “dangerous condition” existed on a property owner’s land. The second is that it was “reasonably foreseeable” that this dangerous condition would injure someone if not corrected. If an injured victim can show both of these things, they may… Read More »
TN Court of Appeals: Cap on Noneconomic Damages Must Be Applied Before Apportioning Fault
Tennessee law limits the amount of money a personal injury victim may receive in compensation for their “noneconomic damages,” such as pain and suffering or the loss of a deceased spouse’s companionship. This cap is $750,000. A jury is free to award more than this amount, but by law the trial judge will reduce… Read More »
