Whether you're on a Tennessee highway or a country road, commercial trucks are a threat to smaller vehicles. Always give them the right of way and stay alert because if there is a crash, the size of a commercial truck increases its destructive power, and you and your...
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How you can pinpoint nursing home neglect
Residents of California have a shared responsibility to look out for their elders. No form of abuse or neglect that may take place in a nursing home should be ignored. If you believe neglect is taking place, there are ways to confirm it. Certain signs and actions,...
How speeding causes deadly car accidents in Tennessee
When you are running late or there's an open highway in front of you, it can be tempting to floor the gas pedal. But speeding puts the driver and everyone else on Kingsport's roads in danger of a serious, life-changing car accident. Speeding does not get as much media...
What’s the medical device recall procedure in Tennessee?
Medical device recalls are a serious matter. When a product that's meant to help people instead causes them harm, it can be devastating. If you or someone you know has been injured by a medical device, it is important to understand the recall procedure. Notifying the...
Understanding truck driver fatigue and accidents
There are many causes of truck accidents in Tennessee, but one of the most common is driver fatigue. Although not many people think about it, driving a truck is very tiring work, and many truckers end up causing accidents because of the nature of this job. What leads...
Facts about medication errors in Tennessee
Medication errors are a leading cause of death in America and one of the reasons a significant number of people file for medical malpractice lawsuits. When this kind of mistake happens in a hospital, it often gets traced back to a nurse’s poor judgment or an incorrect...
Facts about medical malpractice in Tennessee
Being a victim of medical malpractice can have lasting consequences. It is important to know how to navigate the claims process, including what you can do if this happens to you or a loved one. If you're wondering what evidence you need to file a medical malpractice...
Damages recoverable for permanent personal injuries
Accidents can happen anywhere. As a resident of Tennessee, you can be injured after a vehicle accident, a fall or even due to someone else’s intentional actions. If your injuries are permanent, you should be able to recover certain types of damages. What are permanent...
Determining negligence in a fatal car crash
From a legal standpoint, negligence refers to any inadvertent act that causes harm to another person. For instance, it's unlikely that a driver who was speeding on a Tennessee highway did so with the intent of harming other motorists. However, that person likely knew...
Understand the risks of drowsy driving
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office reports that up to 8,000 fatalities a year result from drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. One in three drivers admit to drowsy driving within the past 30 days, an action that can be just as dangerous as driving while texting or...