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 drunk drivers. Drunk Driver Blamed For Wrong-Way Crash Recently in Knoxville, a woman was seriously injured in an accident allegedly caused by an intoxicated driver. The accident happened during the overnight hours in the southbound lanes of Interstate 275 near the Woodland Avenue exit. According to reports, the driver of a sedan began traveling north in the southbound lanes and collided with a southbound vehicle. Authorities said the driver of the southbound vehicle suffered severe injuries and was taken to a local medical center for…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 mistake, the patient ultimately suffers the consequences. Medical Malpractice In another state, a medical malpractice lawsuit was filed by the family of a man who lost his life after he was allegedly given high doses of pain medication in a hospital. According to the claim, the man sought treatment for severe abdominal pain and was diagnosed with inflammation of the pancreas. The lawsuit said the man’s doctor ordered increasing doses of the pain medication Dilaudid and continued to administer the medication to the patient throughout…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. There is never a good reason to drink and drive. Driver Charged An alleged drunk driver is now facing charges after a crash in Knoxville that claimed the life of a young man. The incident happened on Highway 39 near the Interstate 75 entrance ramp. Apparently, a vehicle was headed east on Highway 39 and the driver attempted to make a left turn onto the I-75 entrance ramp. According to police reports, the vehicle failed to yield the right of way and pulled into the…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 quality of life. When a doctor suggests surgery, you likely assume that it is because you need this type of procedure, and you agree because you trust your provider. It can be devastating to learn that things did not go as planned during your surgical procedure. If the doctors or other medical professionals caused you harm due to a mistake or error, you could wake up to additional medical problems or find that your prognosis is worse. Surgical errors are never events, meaning that they should…Read More
No driver truly expects to see another vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on the roadway. When two vehicles that are 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, the likelihood of death for those involved is substantially higher than other types of crashes. Crash Details Recently in Nashville, a driver was killed after being involved in a head-on collision. The crash happened during the early morning hours in the northbound lanes of Interstate 65, just before the exits for Dickerson Pike and Briley Parkway. Apparently, the driver of an SUV began traveling south in the northbound lanes. According to accident reports, the SUV slammed head-on into a sedan that was headed north.…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 consequences. Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Recently in another state, a medical malpractice lawsuit was filed over claims that a woman’s death was caused by negligence. Apparently, the woman visited a hospital for treatment and was injured as she was being discharged. According to the lawsuit, the woman was an elderly fall-risk patient and was not supposed to put weight on her right leg. Allegedly, upon discharge the woman was given a walker by the hospital. The lawsuit asserts that hospital personnel called a taxi to transport 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 care of. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for residents to be neglected by staff members at many of these facilities. Claims Of Nursing Home Abuse According to investigations, a nursing home facility in another state has had at least three recent incidents of abuse and neglect. Reportedly, one man who was injured in a wreck was transferred to the facility after spending eight months in a hospital. The man claimed he experienced several instances of abuse and neglect at the nursing home. He says he was…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. Details Recently in Knoxville, a woman was killed in a multi-vehicle accident involving a semi-truck. The incident happened during the morning hours in the northbound lanes of Alcoa Highway near Cherokee Trail. According to reports from the Knoxville Police Department, a sedan was traveling south when the driver of a southbound semi-truck attempted to switch lanes and hit the sedan. Reports said the impact caused the sedan to spin across the median and into the northbound lanes where it was hit by a northbound SUV. Authorities said the driver of the sedan was rushed to an area hospital where…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 of excitement can change due to physical injuries suffered by the mother or baby during the delivery. Birth injuries are often preventable and are the result of a lack of quality care from the doctors or nurses. When there are problems with the delivery, or there are certain signs that could indicate the mother or the baby are in distress, a Tennessee doctor should act. He or she could initiate various interventions that could reduce the risk of the delivery and protect the health of mother and baby. In many cases, this means ordering a cesarean delivery. This is often a less harmful way to deliver…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 consequences can be devastating and sometimes deadly for the patient. Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Recently in another state, two parents filed a lawsuit over claims that their 32-year-old daughter’s untimely death was the result of medical malpractice. According to the lawsuit, the daughter began experiencing chest pains, which prompted her and her mother to visit a local emergency room. Apparently, the daughter had been previously diagnosed with a heart valve abnormality which put her at risk for certain conditions. While at the hospital, the woman apparently complained…Read More
