Spinal Injuries Part Two – Spinal Cord Damage
Earlier this year, we talked a bit about the spine, and the different ways you could end up with a spinal fracture or cracked vertebrae. We wanted to expand on that topic and discuss some of the effects of spinal cord injuries, and what you might expect if you or a loved one suffer a…
Read MoreFast Facts about Federal DUI Statutes
Most people don’t know that you can be charged with a federal DUI – but you can, and its penalties and fines can be far worse than if you are charged by any local officer or Tennessee State Trooper. Federal charges – even DUI charges – need to be defended by an attorney who is…
Read MoreCommon Injuries Sustained in Auto Accidents
Car crashes can be panic-inducing – and rightfully so. They’re loud and unexpected, and a serious accident can lead to long-lasting pain and suffering. As of right now, traffic accidents have led to 184 deaths in Tennessee, and more than 10,000 injuries. Some of those injury victims will have the courses of their lives affected…
Read MoreLet’s Not Get Too Excited about the Senate’s So-Called Sentencing Reforms
There’s been some chatter in the news (though perhaps not as much as we’d like to see) about a bipartisan Senate plan, called the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, to implement real judicial reform in regards to mandatory sentencing. According to The People’s Vanguard of Davis, the plan “could represent a major reform the nation’s…
Read MoreWhat Exactly is a Premises Liability Lawsuit, Anyway?
When you get hurt on someone else’s property, you may have a premises liability claim. In layman’s terms, “premises liability” means that the owner, operator or manager of a property owes all residents and visitors a duty of care to keep them safe, and that failure to do so opens them up to being held…
Read MoreCan a 20 Year-Long Mistake Lead to DUI Dismissals in Sullivan County?
WJHL ran a story recently about an issue in Sullivan County, where at least a hundred DUI cases may end up being dismissed because the county neglected to provide a detached and neutral magistrate to determine whether officers who subjected citizens to warrantless arrests had probable cause supporting these arrests. Apparently instead of properly presenting…
Read MoreFreddie Gray and the Right to a Fair Trial
In April of 2015, a young man from Baltimore died, allegedly as the result of injuries he sustained while in police custody. The riots made the national news and led to intense debates and heated discussions all over the country, and within months six officers were indicted on multiple counts, from aggravated assault to second…
Read MoreWhat Happens in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Personal injury cases are a methodical and drawn out process, by nature. They are also somewhat complicated, especially when serious, catastrophic injuries or even wrongful death are involved. It is helpful to our clients to know what to expect – what will happen and what steps these cases follow. Whether you have a case pending…
Read MoreTraumatic Injuries in the U.S.
Did you or a loved one fall or trip and break a major bone? Did you fracture your skull in a car accident, or crush a lung? Did you burn your body or suffer severe skin loss in an accident? These are traumatic things that happen to us and are known as Traumatic Injuries. As…
Read MoreHistoric Awards in Big Wrongful Death Cases
This article is a continuation of our previous article on large wrongful death cases. These major cases typically involve big companies, and multiple deaths. As Knoxville personal injury attorneys, we’ve seen this especially with automobile manufacturers whose faulty vehicles lead to accidents that cause deaths. One notable landmark case took place in 2006, when major…
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