Daniel L. Clayton

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 →

A jury awarded $31.6 million to a family after medical staff negligence allegedly caused their baby to suffer permanent injuries. The lawsuit claimed that after the mother was given Pitocin to induce labor, the infant became distressed, but a cesarean section was not performed and the Pitocin was not stopped.… Read More →

Riding motorcycles is a popular form of recreation in the state of Tennessee, and rightfully so. Few things are as freeing as riding down an open road on a warm day. As fun as riding a motorcycle can be, it is impossible to ignore the fact that motorcycles can be… Read More →