Tennessee is notoriously one of the most dangerous states in the country for motorists. It feels like roadways here are becoming more congested and treacherous. These days, it often seems as if just getting from point A to point B is like running a gauntlet. Unfortunately, it’s not a question…Read More
Most drivers in Tennessee will likely experience a mechanical breakdown of their vehicle at some point in their driving career. Being stranded on the shoulder of a busy highway is dangerous. In order to prevent a reckless accident, it’s important to know what to do in the event of a…Read More
In Knoxville, a wrong-way accident occurred on Interstate 275 near the Woodland Avenue exit when a sedan traveling northbound in southbound lanes collided with another vehicle. The southbound vehicle's driver sustained severe injuries and was hospitalized. The sedan's driver was arrested and charged with DUI vehicular assault due to signs…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
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
