Personal Injury

Dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend. They warm the heart, give you their undivided attention, and look at you with those wide sympathetic eyes.  Until recently, walking a dog was thought to be a great form of exercise. Sadly, recent studies and stories are confirming that the risk of breaking a bone while dog-walking…

One of the most frustrating things for many healthcare patients is understanding how much hospital procedures will cost. Even when patients have insurance, it’s helpful to have an estimate of how much a non-emergency procedure will be, how much your insurance company will pay, how much the hospital will accept in payment, and how much…

Property owners in Tennessee owe a duty to make their property safe to anyone who has a right to be on their property. The property liability laws apply to commercial businesses, nonprofits, organizations, and homeowners. Generally, if a property owner is aware of a dangerous condition or has reason to be aware of unsafe conditions,…

The jury selection process is one of the most important parts of any trial. A jury that listens and doesn’t have preconceived notions is more likely to render a fair verdict. In Tennessee, the attorneys for the plaintiffs and the defendants have the right to ask prospective jurors questions to determine if they can serve…

One of the things we talk about in our blogs is how injury victims may be entitled to compensation for “pain and suffering.” But what does that mean, in the context of a lawsuit? Exactly how much pain must a person be in, and how much suffering must he or she do, before it is…

If you’ve suffered injury due to the negligence or carelessness of another, you shouldn’t have to deal with the consequences on your own. You may have medical bills, or have to take time off work to heal from your injuries. It’s not fair for you to handle this financial burden when someone else has caused…

There is nothing quite like the feel of riding a motorcycle. Tennessee has some of the prettiest roadways in the country, and taking off on the bike for a drive can be exhilarating. The problem is that most drivers don’t know how to act around motorcycles, and that can lead to some pretty nasty collisions.…

The laws surrounding personal injury cases in Tennessee are complicated, but a recent Tennessee State Supreme Court decision struck a decisive blow on behalf of personal injury victims. The decision was rendered in the case Jean Dedmon v. Debbie Steelman, et al., and allows plaintiffs to submit the full cost of their medical bills, as…

Contrary to our deepest wishes, we cannot control the destructive properties of nature. A fairly recent example of just how destructive and devastating nature can be is Hurricane Harvey. A Category Four Hurricane, the storm ravaged Southeast Texas and the surrounding areas from August 25, 2017 to August 29, 2017. Often after our darkest hours,…

Summertime is when adults and kids rush to amusement parks to have fun on breathtaking rides, eat amazing foods and just enjoy the sunshine. In East Tennessee, The Island in Pigeon Forge provides several amusement park rides and is a popular destination for families in the summer. While amusement park rides can be thrilling, unfortunately,…