- Update- Memphis Hunter Reckless? : Personal Injury Insured?
Posted November 26, 2008, 4:43 pm by William M. Monroe
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported today that a young man has been charged with a crime in the accidental hunting incident that I commented on yesterday. As a trial lawyer who handles both personal injury and criminal cases in Tennessee, I thought that the interplay between these two types of matters, might well illustrate what can happen a case such as this. The Arrest Affidavit charges the hunter under: 39-13-103. Reckless endangerment. (a) A person commits an offense who recklessly...
- Memphis Injury Lawyer Report: Hunter's Safety Fails
Posted November 25, 2008, 6:30 pm by William M. Monroe
Yesterday, a Memphis area man was accidentally shot while hunting in Shelby County. As a trial lawyer who handles personal injury cases, it occurred to me that some may wonder whether or not this could be the basis for a negligence lawsuit. Needless to say, we would all hope that events such as this never happen at all. But if sportsmen are not extremely cautious, others can be injured in West Tennessee's sporting areas. In 2007, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Report stated that 11...
- Tennessee Personal Injury Attorneys - Motorcyle Accidents
Posted November 25, 2008, 4:41 pm
Tennessee personal injury attorneys know that motorcycle accidents are typically more treacherous than auto accidents. Because of the little protection that motorcyclists have, motorcycle accidents often involve serious injuries and have devastating results. Small fender benders seem rare whenever a motorcycle crashes. Our personal injury attorneys are familiar with the complexity of injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents including: • soft tissue damage; • spinal cord injuries; • head...
- Memphis Car Crash Deaths: Millington Family Asks Why
Posted November 24, 2008, 2:32 pm by William M. Monroe
Each year, and it seems to always surround the holiday season, Memphis and our adjoining West Tennessee neighbors suffer some sort of a tragic loss. The Memphis Commercial Appeal (See this article), reported the deaths of three family members in all too short a period of time. What caught my eye was the incident near Nucor Steel. A personal injury client of mine reported to me just last week that this area has had numerous automobile accidents in the recent past. As a result of this article, I...
- Memphis Injury Lawyer Critique: McKesson Prices Fraudulent
Posted November 24, 2008, 2:27 pm by William M. Monroe
We all have to have health and prescription coverage. Right? Well corporate America sometimes preys on injured people and those who have suffered a Worker's Compensation injury. In Tennessee, an employer covered by the State of Tennessee Worker's Compensation Act must pay 100% of the reasonable and necessary costs of prescriptions that are needed due to a work connected accident. As the cost of health care skyrockets, it is little wonder that Memphis trial lawyers have to fight tooth and nail...
- Tennessee Personal Injury Attorneys - ATV Accidents
Posted November 23, 2008, 3:06 pm
Tennessee personal injury attorneys know that ATV 3 and 4 Wheelers can be extremely dangerous. The term ATV refers to All Terrain Vehicles. Some ATVs can reach speeds of over 60 miles per hour and can weigh over 1000 pounds. Some ATVs have design flaws that cause them to be unsafe, even under normal use. The rising popularity of ATVs in Tennessee for both work and play has unfortunately led to an increase in the number of accidents associated with these types of vehicles. ATV accidents occur...
- Domestic Assault - Tennessee Law
Posted November 21, 2008, 7:53 pm by Baker Associates
The criminal defense attorneys at Baker Associates have successfully represented individuals charged with assault offenses in Tennessee, including Domestic Assault. The distinction between Assault and Domestic Assault is that the "domestic abuse victim" must have a certain type of close or family relationship with the alleged perpetrator. In many cases, alcohol and/or drugs are a common factor in charges of Domestic Assault. Domestic Assault: According to Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-13-101...
- Memphis Medical Implants: Hip Replacements Fracture
Posted November 21, 2008, 6:08 pm by William M. Monroe
The Mid South is infected with many national personal injury problems. Recently a West Tennessee client brought a matter to us that required the special skills of a Memphis trial lawyer. This gentleman had a defective product case that is rather unique. Not only was his life completely upset by a dangerous and defective product, but his family had also suffered untold worry and anxiety. The hip joint bears most of the weight of the upper body. So when this hip replacement exploded inside of...
- Tennessee Personal Injury Lawyers - RV Accidents
Posted November 21, 2008, 4:36 pm
Tennessee personal injury lawyers represent clients throughout Tennessee who have suffered property damage, serious injuries, or the death of loved ones involved in RV accidents. Many people use RVs, motor homes, and other recreational vehicles to transport their families. The natural beauty of East Tennessee makes this a preferred area for RV touring. People who drive RVs have a responsibility to drive safely. These heavy vehicles handle differently than cars, take longer to stop, and have...
- Level of Advocacy
Posted November 21, 2008, 10:58 am by Tim Hatton
I was in court recently in a Tennessee city that will not be named and I happened to watch a couple of lawyers trying cases. I was struck by the approach that they took. Basically, each stepped to the podium to question witnesses with a printed paper. The paper must have contained a set of questions they were going to ask. Their entire examination of the witness consisted of them asking a question and then making a mark next to that question on their list. They never looked up from the list....
- Memphis Neck Injuries: Tennessee Car Safety Varies
Posted November 20, 2008, 10:20 pm by William M. Monroe
I have found through the years as a Memphis trial lawyer that many clients (and juries) fail to understand just how devastating a so called "whiplash" injury can be. Many crashes happen every day in Tennessee that result in a trip to a Shelby County doctor or hospital. Sadly, many victims of this injury fail to recognize until some later time, just how debilitating such an event can be. I can not tell you how many times that I have heard,"Well its only a whiplash." I hope that you will take a...
- Tennessee Injury Lawyers - Dog Bites
Posted November 20, 2008, 5:01 pm
Tennessee personal injury lawyers know that dog bites and animal attacks can result in significant physical injury, including scarring and disfigurement. The costs of medical care, including rehabilitation and plastic surgery, can be expensive. If a dog has bitten or attacked you in Tennessee, contact a Tennessee dog bite attorney to discuss your rights. At Baker Associates, we represent clients throughout Tennessee who have suffered injuries or the death of loved ones due to dog bites and...
- Tennessee Personal Injury Lawyers Help - Car Accidents
Posted November 19, 2008, 4:34 pm
Tennessee personal injury lawyers know that cars, trucks, and buses crash on the streets and highways frequently throughout the East Tennessee area. All too often, auto accidents are the result of recklessness or carelessness on one driver's part. Driver liability for crashes can involve such irresponsible actions as: • Speeding; • Running red lights; • Improper lane changes; • Sudden starting; • Sudden stopping; • Illegal u-turns; • Failure to yield right-of-ways; • Unsecured...
- Tennessee Dangerous Products: Lean Cuisine Warning
Posted November 19, 2008, 3:18 pm by William M. Monroe
Memphis, much like all of Tennessee and the rest of the United States, seems to be focused on staying trim. Many in Shelby County and the Mid South regularly use a variety of diet products to keep their weight in line with their self image. The dangers of diet drugs aside, other dangerous or unsafe products do exist in the marketplace. Yesterday, Lean Cuisine was recalled due to the likelihood of injury if eaten. This is recall, that could affect Memphis and all of Tennessee, is referred to as...
- Communicating a Threat Concerning a School Employee - Tennessee Law
Posted November 18, 2008, 7:39 pm by Baker Associates
The Tennessee criminal defense attorneys at Baker Associates in Knoxville and Sevierville stay on top of new developments in criminal law. Our firm has successfully handled cases involving new and recently changed criminal and juvenile offenses. Communicating a Threat Concerning a School Employee: On July 1, 2008, the Tennessee General Assembly enacted a new law criminalizing Communicating a Threat Concerning A School Employee. Under the new law, a person commits the offense of communicating a...
- Tennessee Wrongful Death Attorneys Help
Posted November 18, 2008, 2:46 pm
Tennessee personal injury lawyers know that wrongful death cases are the most tragic of cases. When someone is killed by the wrongful conduct or negligence of another, it is called a wrongful death. When someone dies as a result of negligence, in incidents such as car accidents or motorcycle accidents, the law provides that their next of kin and their estate may act as plaintiffs to bring a civil action to recover economic and non-economic damages. This is true even if the deceased was...
- Tennessee Toy Tragedies: Christmas Shopping Tips
Posted November 18, 2008, 2:04 pm by William M. Monroe
It is that time of year again. Memphis children have begun falling asleep with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads. West Tennessee parents, on the other hand, have begun the difficult task of finding Christmas goodies that are both safe and appealing. Each year in Shelby County, the hospital emergency rooms begin to see children who are injured by everything from acrobat costumes to xylophones. Unfortunately, many of these injuries are avoidable. The Consumer Products Safety...
- Whistleblowers Help Federal Government Recover $694.5 Million from Drug and Device Manufacturers’ Fraud in 2008
Posted November 18, 2008, 2:17 am by Jim Higgins
The 2008 fiscal year concluded with $694.5 million settlements from medical device manufacturers and drug pharmaceutical companies accused of misusing government moneys. Of this $694.5 million, $644.5 million came from False Claims lawsuits. These qui tam-driven lawsuits are designed as an incentive for whistleblowers to report their employers' abuse of federal moneys, whether through fraudulent billing, outright theft, or other misuse of federal funds by corporations. Often, and in the case of...
- Homicide - Assisted Suicide - Tennessee Law
Posted November 17, 2008, 8:23 pm by Baker Associates
The criminal defense attorneys at Baker Associates have successfully represented individuals charged with homicide offenses in Tennessee. Criminal homicide is the unlawful killing of another person. Under Tennessee law, criminal homicide is broken down into seven classifications: First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder, Voluntary Manslaughter, Reckless Homicide, Criminally Negligent Homicide, Assisted Suicide, and Vehicular Homicide. According to Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-13-215, a...
- Memphis Murder Mayhem: History Repeats?
Posted November 15, 2008, 5:32 pm by William M. Monroe
A Memphis man was recently charged with one of the most dastardly crimes imaginable. This Shelby County resident is accused of having killed his girlfriend and then, with the unwilling help of her daughter, he is alleged to have cut her body into pieces. Apparently, the accused was not sure of the victim's death. The Memphis police charge that he then burned her body parts and spread them around West Tennessee. The Shelby County Medical Examiner confirmed the victim's identity by DNA tests and...