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
A car accident can impact your life in multiple ways. You could find yourself experiencing difficulty physically and financially, and you might have damage to your personal vehicle as well. The injuries you suffer could affect you for years to come, even if the injury seemed minor at the time.…Read More
A passenger was killed in a nighttime drunk driving wreck on Island Home Avenue near Fisher Place in Knoxville, Tennessee. The black sedan the passenger was in ran off the road and crashed into a utility pole, resulting in the passenger's death at the hospital. The 21-year-old driver was subsequently…Read More
Medical negligence during childbirth can lead to severe injuries such as cerebral palsy, which often requires lifelong care. In a recent case, a family received nearly $35 million in a settlement after a physician allegedly failed to perform a timely cesarean section and used improper tugging during delivery. Tennessee families…Read More
As the summer months approach, many Tennessee residents will be traveling to and from vacation destinations. Many drivers prefer to travel at night to avoid peak traffic times. But driving at night is far different from driving during the day, and the risk of accidents can be higher. If a…Read More
Despite what any health care provider in Tennessee says, no surgical procedure is truly simple or “routine.” Any time a person goes under the knife it is a delicate process that must be performed with meticulous focus and care. However, when humans are involved, the chance for errors exist. Patients…Read More
