Drinking and driving don’t mix. Getting behind the wheel while intoxicated is one of the most dangerous things anyone can do. Unfortunately, drunk driving is a problem that continues to plague Tennessee. Every year, thousands of people around the country are injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents caused by…Read More
All doctors and other medical professionals in Tennessee are required to undergo years of academic and on-the-job training in order to treat and care for patients. Yet, medical providers are human, and humans will inevitably make mistakes, regardless of experience or training. Unfortunately, when a doctor or surgeon makes a…Read More
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
Patient care is the top priority of all health care providers in Tennessee. For medical care to be successful, the patient’s individual needs and desired outcomes must be the common denominators in all decisions surrounding treatment and care. Unfortunately, when medical professionals or staff are negligent, their patients suffer the…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
To safely operate a motor vehicle, Tennessee drivers must always stay focused and attentive. Remaining vigilant is extremely important for drivers of large commercial vehicles, including semi-trucks. These massive vehicles can cause catastrophic damage in an accident, often leading victims to seek help from a skilled truck accident lawyer. Details…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
When it comes to health, timing is everything. Every day in Tennessee, thousands of people seek medical care, and in doing so, they trust that their ailments will be diagnosed correctly and in a timely manner. When doctors and health care providers make an incorrect diagnosis or delay treatment, the…Read More
