Personal Injury
An In-Depth Look at Spinal Cord Injuries
The devastating and terrifying fact about spinal cord injuries, is that, in a moment, they can change your entire life. Spinal cord injuries (“SCIs”) are catastrophic injuries: the types of injuries that have a permanent effect on you. They often cannot be cured; even when they can be managed, they require intensive therapy and medications.…
Read MoreFire-Related Accidents and Fire-Related Injuries
As those of us in Sevier County know all too well, there are few forces as dangerous or as destructive as fire. The Gatlinburg fires ravaged our lands, our homes and our businesses, and what wasn’t destroyed by the flames sustained heavy damage from smoke, and from the water used to put the flames out.…
Read MoreKeep Your Loved Ones Safe and Sound This Season
We know that the Holiday Season brings with it a lot of Christmas parties and family gatherings. We want you and your loved ones to have an excellent holiday this year, so we created a list of reminders so you can avoid some common holiday disasters: Drive safely: don’t text and don’t drink if you’re…
Read MoreA Conviction Can Cost You: Tennessee’s Supreme Court Says That a Criminal Conviction Cannot Be Re-litigated in Civil Suits
The Tennessee Supreme Court has overturned long-standing precedent and ruled that, in a civil case dealing with the same issues as a criminal case where the defendant has been convicted, the defendant cannot argue his innocence in the civil case. Ms. Bowen ex rel. John Doe, “N” v. William E. Arnold, Jr. et al., No.…
Read MoreSpinal 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 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 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 MoreSpinal Injuries Part One – Spinal Fractures
Our spine is an amazing and primary part of our bodies. It is strong yet in some ways delicate. It is complex and it holds such a critical role for our central nervous system. Protecting the spinal cord. When the spine is fractured in an injury such as a fall off of the ladder for…
Read MoreHealing and Care after a Serious Injury
If you or someone you care for is injured in an accident, immediate medical attention is essential. A specialist is best able to assess the seriousness of the injury or injuries and determine a series of steps for you to take in the form of a treatment plan designed for your recovery and the best…
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