Category Archives: Personal Injury
NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME: THE OPIOID CRISIS HITS NEWBORNS WITH DEVASTATING EFFECT
The prescription opioid epidemic has increasingly been in the news the last several years. At this point, we all know the burden the increasing rate of opioid addiction has placed on government officials, medical professionals, and thousands of families as they grapple with the effects. More and more, we are learning that the epidemic… Read More »
Is a Truck Driver Liable for Hitting a Pedestrian Lying in the Road?
Every parent has told their child, “Look both ways before you cross the street.” There’s good reason for this advice: Pedestrian accidents are among the most serious categories of motor vehicle collisions. But avoiding accidents is not just the pedestrian’s responsibility. In fact, Tennessee law expressly imposes a duty on all motorists to “exercise… Read More »
How Do You Prove a Defective Design Caused a Tractor Trailer Accident?
Tractor trailer accidents may be the result of many factors: driver error, improper maintenance, or even a defect in the design of the trailer itself. Proving the latter–defective design–is not a simple task. Tennessee and other states impose strict standards for bringing product liability claims. One requirement is the need for the testimony of… Read More »
Is a Business Liable for Negligent Acts Committed by Its Subcontractors?
One of the key principles of Tennessee personal injury law is that a “principal” is legally liable for the negligent acts of their “agent.” For example, if a salesperson is traveling to visit a customer in her company-owned car, runs a red light, and plows into a minivan, the latter vehicle’s occupants can sue… Read More »
Can a Tennessee Building Owner Blame for an Accident on Their Property?
People often think of premises liability cases in terms of businesses and their customers. For instance, if someone is shopping at the supermarket and slips on a puddle of water in the middle of an aisle, the store owner may be held liable for any injuries. But anyone who is lawfully invited onto a… Read More »
Federal Audit Criticizes NHTSA’s Handling of Takata Airbag Recall
It seems like every week there’s a new headline about some dangerous or defective product subject to a government recall. Many people simply take it on faith that the recall will fix whatever problem exists. But the reality is that the recall process itself is far from perfect–and when we’re talking about products like… Read More »
Tennessee Court of Appeals Tosses $28M Punitive Damage Award in Fatal Nursing Home Neglect Case
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a serious problem in Tennessee. Understaffed and improperly managed facilities often fail to provide the legally mandated standard of care. And when residents sustain serious injuries–or die–as a result of such mistreatment, the negligent parties need to be held accountable. Court Holds Parent Companies Not Liable for Nursing… Read More »
What Happens When an Insurance Company Refuses to Defend a Negligent Driver from a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you are injured in a car accident, you have the right to seek damages against the negligent driver. In most cases, the other driver’s insurance company is actually responsible for defending against the personal injury claim, and paying out any damage award within the policy limits. Of course, insurance companies often try to… Read More »
Missouri Court Upholds $1.5M Judgment in Amusement Ride Accident Lawsuit
Many amusement park and amusement ride accidents are the result of improperly trained staff. Patrons trust the people operating rides to know what they are doing, especially when it comes to safety. But in too many cases, amusement operators fail to provide proper training–or even adequate staff–and the results may be catastrophic for a… Read More »
St. Louis Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $4.14 Billion to Talcum Powder Victims
Johnson & Johnson continues to rack up defeats–at least with juries–as the pharmaceutical giant recently lost another talcum powder case in Missouri. In mid-July, a jury sitting in St. Louis found Johnson & Johnson’s popular baby powder caused 22 women to develop ovarian cancer. The jury ordered the company to pay $550 million in… Read More »
