On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jul 20, 2020 | catastrophic injuries
Many residents of Knoxville probably just know that spinal cord injuries are serious affairs. One’s spinal cord, which runs down the back, serves as the main communication channel between the brain and the rest of the body. When it gets damaged, the brain can no...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jul 20, 2020 | catastrophic injuries
Those individuals who suffer catastrophic injuries have a hard road ahead of them. The physical pain and limitations can be stressful and frustrating, making even the simplest of everyday tasks nearly impossible. In addition, these individuals also often have to...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Oct 3, 2019 | catastrophic injuries
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...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Sep 12, 2019 | catastrophic 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...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Aug 15, 2019 | catastrophic injuries
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...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jul 22, 2019 | catastrophic injuries
As Tennessee lawmakers fight to decrease accidents, injuries and deaths caused by distracted driving, a new law recently took effect. According to NWTN Today, legislators mostly intended to make it possible for law enforcement officials to stop distracted drivers...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Apr 17, 2019 | catastrophic injuries
When you got into an accident, you were wearing a seat belt, following the speed limit and obeying traffic laws. The other driver shifted out of their lane and hit you head-on, which gave you no chance to evade them.When you woke up, you knew everything would be...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Feb 22, 2019 | catastrophic injuries
When you think of a catastrophic injury, you probably think of head injuries or spinal injuries. Interesting, even something as common as a broken bone can be catastrophic.How? Consider a severe break. A bone might be shattered, breaking in several places. In some...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Dec 28, 2018 | catastrophic injuries
Catastrophic injuries are injuries that change your life forever. They’re so serious that you may never fully recover. They include injuries to the spine, trauma to the brain and other serious wounds.If you’re in a crash and suffer catastrophic injuries,...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Oct 18, 2018 | catastrophic injuries
Sports are a big part of growing up, especially in the southern United States. Football is one of the most widespread pastimes between the Mason-Dixon Line and the Gulf of Mexico, with every type of school offering students a chance to get caught up in some gridiron...
