Knoxville Personal Injury Law Blog
Why do women have a harder time getting an accurate diagnosis?
When it comes to feeling your best and taking proper care of your health, regularly visiting your Tennessee-area physician can be a necessity. But what do you do when, as a woman, you feel your current doctor cannot provide you with proper treatment or answers...
Distracted driving statistics highlight the risk
Tennessee residents have certainly heard and read a lot about distracted driving over the last decade or so. A lot of the focus in this discussion has centered around the use of cell phones while driving. However, there are numerous things that may distract drivers...
Unsecured bale of hay falls off truck and kills Tennessee teen
Winning the state championship is an accomplishment that many high school football teams aspire to. However, one Tennessee team has made it a mission to take home the championship trophy in honor of one of their teammates who died approximately a week and a half ago...
Do you have a case for a vaping lung injury?
Vaping injury stories are increasingly common in the news of late. This unnerving issue has many people on edge. Vaping was once seen as a healthier alternative to smoking, but now that is under question. To further confuse the issue, there is a lot of misinformation...
Deficiencies in Tennessee nursing homes
Not all Tennessee nursing homes have problems. Many families are able to find a suitable place that cares for their loved one. However, some Tennesseans are not so fortunate. A report by the Knoxville News Sentinel described negligence of care discovered in a number...
Fatal DUI crash caused by driver out on bond for prior offense
A young Tennessee man killed in a fatal DUI crash on Highway 385 near Rivervale would have turned 25 next month. He left behind a six-year-old daughter and a wife who were not in the car with him when the fatal accident occurred. As reported by WREG Channel 3 News,...
Filing a civil suit after a catastrophic injury
An individual or business could be responsible for your catastrophic personal injury even when this third party has not committed a criminal act. In this case, you can file a civil lawsuit to recoup associated medical costs and lost wages as well as damages for pain...
The impact of traumatic brain injuries
One common type of trauma that often occurs in motor vehicle collisions, slip-and-fall incidents and other types of accidents is traumatic brain injury. Unlike other types of accident and personal injuries, such as broken bones, lacerations and bruises, brain injuries...
How do bike accidents occur in Knoxville?
Riding your bicycle through the streets of Knoxville is a great way to get around without using up gasoline in your car, and in the process, you get to enjoy some exercise. However, the price for taking in the outdoor weather during a bike ride is greater...
Are motorcycle passengers at risk for a TBI?
Motorcyclists in Tennessee understand that motorcycle accidents can be devastating. On a motorcycle, riders have little protection from the elements. A rider may choose to have a helmet and leather riding gear, but he or she is still more vulnerable than a person is...
