Daniel L. Clayton

When a person is intoxicated, coordination, judgment, and reaction time are impaired. To legally drive in Tennessee, a person cannot have a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) greater than .08. Yet, even if a driver is below the legal BAC limit, his or her judgment and self-control can still be affected.… Read More →

When you go to the doctor, you trust that the level of care you are receiving meets a certain standard. You assume that you are receiving proper care that is appropriate for your specific medical needs, and you trust that any interventions will help you feel better or improve your… Read More →

No driver truly expects to see another vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on the roadway. When two vehicles heading in opposite directions smash into each other, the results can be catastrophic. Although head-on collisions make up a small percentage of the total number of motor vehicle accidents in Tennessee,… Read More →

A recent medical malpractice lawsuit claims a woman's death was caused by negligence when she was discharged from a hospital. The elderly, fall-risk patient, who was not supposed to put weight on her right leg, was allegedly given a walker and no medical staff accompanied her to a taxi. She… Read More →

Assisted living facilities and nursing homes provide elderly family members with appropriate medical care as well as assistance with daily tasks. When Tennessee residents make the difficult decision to place a family member in a nursing home or long-term care facility, they trust that their loved one will be taken… Read More →

A southbound semi-truck attempted to switch lanes on Alcoa Highway near Cherokee Trail, hitting a sedan and forcing it across the median into a northbound SUV. The driver of the sedan died at the hospital, and the SUV driver sustained severe injuries. To safely operate a motor vehicle, Tennessee drivers… Read More →

Expecting a new baby should be a time of celebration and excitement for the entire family. The birth of a child is usually a time of joy, but these feelings can change if the mother or baby suffers a physical injury during delivery. Many birth injuries are preventable and result… Read More →

A 32-year-old woman's death was attributed to delays in medical treatment after she sought help for chest pains at an emergency room. Despite a history of heart valve abnormality and complaints of excruciating pain, hospital staff allegedly failed to order timely tests. She was diagnosed with aortic dissection nearly five… Read More →

One of the most frightening scenarios any Tennessee driver can face is seeing headlights coming straight for them. Head-on collisions are among the most deadly types of motor vehicle crashes, often caused by careless or negligent drivers traveling in the wrong direction. If you or a loved one has been… Read More →