“No Refusal” Enforcement During Labor Day
Posted in Car Accident on September 4, 2012
This Labor Day holiday weekend was the second time this year for the “No Refusal” enforcement campaign In Nashville. The “No Refusal” enforcement effort began on Friday at 6:00 p.m. and ended on Monday night at midnight, and is the latest strategy aimed at stopping impaired driving and reducing fatal crashes on Tennessee roadways. Law… read more
Woman Dies After Fall at Belle Meade Grocery Store
Posted in Personal Injury on September 2, 2012
When shopping in a large mall or department store, or traveling through an airport, an escalator is one convenience we all enjoy using as it saves both time and effort. Although the principal areas of usage for escalators is in department stores and shopping malls, they are found in many other buildings all around the… read more
Tennessee Government Criticized for Freeway Safety Concerns
Posted in Car Accident on August 28, 2012
The Tennessee system of highways has come under fire recently, as reports begin to stack up showing that they are inherently unsafe in some regards. One wreck, which happened roughly 3 weeks ago, claimed the lives of 3 men, which some experts are saying could have been prevented entirely. The incident happened when the pickup… read more
Car Accident Kills Tennessee Woman, Puts Child in Critical Condition
Posted in Car Accident on August 25, 2012
According to a report released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 21-year-old Danielle Janette Ivanchuk, of Wildwood, was killed in a car accident on Wednesday in Christina, TN. The driver, her husband Andrew, was taken to a local Nashville hospital and treated for serious injuries, being released a while later. Their daughter, 3-month-old Veralyn, was also… read more
THP Officer Fired, Charges Against Him Dropped, 95 Cases Thrown Out
Posted in Negligence on August 21, 2012
An entire community has been pulled into and affected by a complicated case, which a Tennessee family brought against the Tennessee Highway Patrol as a result of a fatal accident in November of last year. The family, which has since dropped the $10 million lawsuit, initially brought the charges alleging that a former state trooper… read more
Tubing Accident Claims 2 Chicago Residents’ Lives
Posted in Uncategorized on August 18, 2012
A tragic case in the news recently serves as an example of how quickly celebrations can turn to mourning, and also serves as an example of just how dangerous aquatic activities can be. According to police reports, 2 men who were visiting from Chicago were involved in a tubing accident, which cost them both their… read more
Posted in Birth Injury on July 7, 2012
The birth of your baby should be one of the most joyful times of your life. You’ve waited and dreamed and planned for months and can hardly wait to meet your little bundle of joy. Then “the time” comes. People often have birth plans and backup plans and are as ready as they can ever… read more
Posted in Brain Trauma,Personal Injury on June 26, 2012
Head injuries may appear to be non-intrusive and may simply be brushed off as a bump on the head; however, even head trauma that appears to be minor can unknowingly be deadly. It is important after an accident or other event that led to personal injury or head trauma to know the signs to identify… read more
Lawsuits filed against New Hampshire Hospital for Hep C Outbreak
Posted in Uncategorized on June 23, 2012
Several plaintiffs filed a class-action lawsuit, in addition to many individual lawsuits, against Exeter Hospital in New Hampshire in regards to a hepatitis C outbreak. The plaintiffs are claiming the hospital is liable for medical negligence that caused extreme emotional distress as a result of being infected by hepatitis C, a blood-borne disease. The plaintiffs,… read more
Medical Center Loses Malpractice Suit
Posted in Uncategorized on May 22, 2012
A jury finds for the plaintiff in a medical malpractice suit in Alabama. In July 2007, breast cancer survivor, Kathryn Coiro visited Trinity Medical Center to have a complex cyst biopsied from her left breast. In accordance with the Joint Commission Universal Protocol on marking for surgical sites, a doctor should have marked the site… read more
