Multiple-Car Accident Caused by Driver Running a Red Light
A five-car crash, resulting from a driver running a red light, wreaked havoc on Antioch Pike in Nashville on October 21st. A reckless driver barreled into a tractor-trailer after ignoring a stop light, and three more cars were hit as a result. Two people were transported to Vanderbilt Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.…
Read MoreGot Stuck with a Needle in a Parking Lot? Retailers Still Don’t Want to Pay
Premises liability cases are based on a principle that dates back to common law; that if a person suffers an injury on someone else’s property, they may be able to file a lawsuit against the property owner to recover damages. In order to meet the basic requirements of a premises liability claim, there is the…
Read MoreHow Auto Accident Reconstruction Experts Find the Cause of a Car Crash
On August 20th, 23 vehicles – including a box truck and an 18-wheeler – were involved in a multi-vehicle accident that shut down I-24 for hours, according to reports from WKRN.com and The Tennessean. While many people went to the hospital for injuries, no fatalities were reported. An accident of this magnitude means it can…
Read MoreTruck Accidents Caused by Trucks Making U-Turns
Traffic rules and regulations are put in place to help keep all drivers safe on our roads and highways, and when drivers violate those rules by making illegal u-turns crashes happen. Making a U-turn is a risky maneuver for the driver of any vehicle, but when the vehicle is a large, commercial truck they are…
Read MoreInjuries and Death from Dangerous Medical Devices
According to FDA documentation, the Vagus Nerve Stimulator therapy system (VNS) was developed by Cyberonics, Inc. to treat patients with epilepsy or treatment-resistant depression. However, based on the results of a clinical study of more than 200 patients who had the device implanted and turned on, during the first three months none of the patients…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Lien Against your Auto Accident Claim
Let’s say you have been injured in a car crash, and your Nashville auto accident attorney has negotiated a settlement on your behalf –but then to your surprise, you discover that a lien has been placed on your claim. What at first seemed like a healthy amount for your settlement might be diminished significantly by…
Read MoreEssure Defective Birth Control Injuries and Lawsuits
The Essure Permanent Birth Control System is a non-hormonal form of permanent birth control that is sold by Bayer in the form of a titanium coil that is implanted in a woman’s fallopian tubes. The Essure procedure was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002, when it was owned by the…
Read MoreBackup Cameras Are Not Foolproof: Safety Precautions for Drivers
Driving a vehicle in reverse can be one of the most dangerous driving maneuvers. Every vehicle has blind spots, so vehicle manufacturers began adding backup cameras to help drivers get a clear view of what is behind their vehicle when they are backing out of a parking space or driveway. But drivers can be lulled…
Read MoreReporting Requirements for Nursing Home and Elder Abuse
Elder abuse and neglect is a serious public heath challenge in the United States. Some of our most vulnerable citizens live in fear of being abused and neglect by the same people who are supposed to be caring for and protecting them. One of the challenges of addressing elder abuse is the fact that it…
Read MoreRecalled Jeep Grand Cherokee Caused Injuries and Death
In April, Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA US), voluntarily recalled 32,267 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles that were manufactured between May 2015 and February 2016. The recall is due to a problem with the gear selector. Drivers erroneously conclude that the vehicle is in park when it is not in park can get hit by the vehicle…
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