Truck-on-Truck Accident Results in $750,000 Settlement
Posted in Negligence,Truck Wreck on January 12, 2015
Just a few weeks ago in mid-December, a truck driver reached a settlement with another driver for $750,000 with regard to an accident that left the man severely injured. According to one local news report, the accident occurred in the parking lot of a Good Humor ice cream facility in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Evidently, one truck… read more
Judge Rejects Proposed Settlement in Case Against NCAA
Posted in Negligence,Personal Injury on January 5, 2015
Just a few weeks ago, a federal judge in Chicago rejected a proposed settlement between a group of athletes and the NCAA for claims arising out of the league’s alleged failure to adequately protect student athletes. According to an article by the Associated Press, the proposed settlement of $75 million consisted of $70 million designated… read more
Two Indiana Doctors Named in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Posted in Medical Malpractice on December 29, 2014
Earlier last month in an Indiana court, two doctors were named as defendants in a series of medical malpractice actions brought by a number of former patients. According to a recent report by one local news agency, the two doctors were allegedly performing unnecessary procedures on their patients. Evidently, a total of 28 lawsuits have… read more
Firefighter and Truck Driver Dead after Head-on Collision in Hardin County
Posted in Car Accident,Truck Wreck on December 22, 2014
Earlier this month in Hardin County, a truck driver collided head-on with a fire truck, resulting in the death of both drivers. According to a recent report by one local news source, the accident occurred on Holland Creek Road at around 9:30 in the morning. Evidently, the fire truck was responding to a call for… read more
Local Dentist Killed in Bicycle Accident
Posted in Bicycle Accident on December 18, 2014
Earlier this month in Culleoka, a local dentist was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike. According to a report by one local news source, the dentist was riding his bicycle on Station Road at around 6:22 in the morning when the fatal bicycle accident occurred. Evidently, the vehicle was… read more
Public Sidewalk Held Not to Be the Responsibility of Nearby Businesses
Posted in Negligence,Premises Liability on December 15, 2014
The doctrine of premises liability provides that the owners and occupiers of land owe a certain duty to those who are on their property. Depending on the relationship between the parties, one of several levels of duties arises. The highest duty owed is to customers of businesses. However, even this duty has its limits. As… read more
One Killed, One Seriously Injured in Late-Night Tennessee Accident
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on December 9, 2014
Earlier this month, one man was killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle car accident near Maryville. According to one local news report, the crash involved only one vehicle and the deceased party was the passenger in that vehicle. Evidently, the vehicle was heading north on New Blockhouse Road around 2:45 in the morning… read more
Tennessee School Bus Accident on Wet Road Takes the Lives of Two Children and One Adult
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on December 8, 2014
Earlier this week in East Knoxville, an accident involving two school buses claimed three lives. According to a report by NBC News, two young girls and an aide were all killed in the tragic accident. In addition, three others were admitted to the hospital in serious but stable condition, and twenty-some other students were admitted… read more
Court Finds That Improper Jury Instruction on Informed Consent Confused Jury
Posted in Medical Malpractice,Tennessee Accident Law on November 25, 2014
At the end of any trial, the jury is instructed by the judge as to what its job is in that particular case. In most cases, this allows the attorneys and the judge to narrow down the legal issues to a few salient issues that the jury must resolve in order to come to a valid… read more
Truck Accident Kills Four High School Softball Players
Posted in Truck Wreck on November 24, 2014
Earlier this year in October, an accident between a semi-truck and a school bus full of college softball players claimed the lives of four young women. According to a report by one local news source, the accident occurred on Interstate 35 near Davis, Oklahoma. Evidently, the truck was heading north on I-35 when the road… read more
