Kingsport Personal Injury Law Blog
The outer limits of medical malpractice: “Never Events”
Tennessee residents may have varied expectations concerning processes and outcomes when they seek medical attention, but they uniformly share one common belief. That is this: The health care professionals they rely upon for guidance and treatment will act competently...
How silence around a “near-miss” can lead to cases of malpractice
When a medical malpractice case makes the news, it’s because something has usually gone horribly wrong. However, cases involving a “near-miss” rarely attract any attention. In fact, most patients are never aware of how close they came to disaster. Doctors don’t like...
The deadly effects of road gators
It's summer in Tennessee. That means that things get heated up on the roadways suck as I-81. It also means that road gators could be lurking about, ready to strike. What is a road gator? While it's true that we do have alligators in Tennessee, a road gator is not an...
The concerns about self-driving truck safety
Self-driving vehicles are becoming more of a reality on roadways as companies refine the technology and make it safer. Large trucks are next in line for automation. Commercial vehicles already are a risk to others on the road due to their size and weight. When there...
Know the signs of workplace asbestos exposure
Exposure to asbestos, which most commonly occurs in the workplace, can lead to serious health problems even decades later. Prior to the 1970s, floor tiles, cement, installation and other building materials typically included this material. If you or a loved one had...
Commercial truckers must balance loads correctly
It is virtually impossible to drive on roadways around Kingsport without seeing dozens of tractor-trailers. After all, I-81 and I-26 are major commercial routes. While you usually pass commercial vehicles without incident, an improperly balanced truck load may put...
Top causes of medical malpractice lawsuits
When you get to a medical clinic, you naturally assume that the person who will attend to you has your best interests at heart. To this end, you expect nothing but the best treatment. Unfortunately, this is no longer a guarantee. Medical malpractice cases are...
Be aware of these types of surgical errors
The medical industry holds some of the most trusted professionals in the nation. People place their lives in the hands of physicians, nurses and surgeons on a daily basis when taken into the operating room to have procedures performed. What people may not realize is...
4 tips for safe driving around commercial vehicles
You will constantly be around commercial vehicles on Tennessee roadways. As part of being a safe driver, it is essential to understand how to drive around these large vehicles. They are not simply just bigger than your vehicle. There are many different aspects of a...
Why are medical product recalls constantly increasing?
When your health care provider treats you with a drug or medical device, you expect it to be safe. Unfortunately, there are many dangerous medical devices and pharmaceutical drugs. In fact, the number of recalls for medical products is steadily increasing....
