This year in Tennessee, Labor Day Weekend marked not only the end of summer, but also the end of the grace period for our state’s new hands free law. As a Memphis distracted driving attorney, I encourage you to do your research on the new rules. Since Tennessee’s Hands Free Law went into effect on…
Medical Malpractice Often times we put our full trust in our physicians. We figure “they’re the professionals right”? Although they did have to undergo strenuous hours of schools and training, naturally they don’t know everything. It is for this reason that most doctors and physicians practice a particular area of medicine and specialize in only…
We’re all human. Much like professionals in any other industry, doctors make mistakes from time to time. However, the consequences of their errors are much more significant given the nature of their work. Every year, more than 250,000 people die from medical mistakes, which are the third leading cause of death in the United States,…
Taking Action When Nursing Home Abuse is Suspected When nursing home abuse of a family member is suspected, action must be taken immediately in order to protect the well-being of the elder. The details of what that action will look like will depend on the circumstances and the resources of the family members. It can…
For the millions of Americans who are unable to work because of a serious illness or medical condition, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) offers a critical lifeline. If you become disabled, you can apply for SSDI, which was designed to compensate for the lost income that often accompanies a long-lasting condition. I strongly advise anyone…
As a lawyer Tennessee trusts, I am offering a free legal consultation to any young person harmed by JUUL e-cigarettes. I have been practicing law in Tennessee for over thirty years. And I have never seen an epidemic among Tennessee’s youth quite as shocking as that of the JUUL e-cigarette. This is why I am currently…
Back to school is an exciting time — for teachers, parents, and students — but it’s also a time to be mindful of safety. I’ve written before about safety tips for transportation to and from school, as 301 school-age kids died from school transportation-related accidents between 2006 and 2015. But accidents don’t only happen on…
While property loss after a car accident can lead to significant expenses, it might barely compare to the mounting bills acquired throughout the recovery of an injury. Those who have been severely injured might consider not paying their medical bills and waiting for a settlement or judgment on their claim, but this is not advisable.…
As a JUUL lawyer Memphis trusts, I am offering a free legal consultation to any young person who has been harmed by JUUL e-cigarettes. As a JUUL lawyer Memphis relies on, I want to be straight with you. Young people in Memphis face an enormous problem: the vaping epidemic. The scope of this problem is…
Sleeping Pills, Drowsy Driving, and Vehicle Crashes Americans are exhausted. According to the Institute of Medicine, between 50 to 60 million people in this country suffer from some type of sleep disorder or sleep deprivation. The recommended number of hours per sleep required for adults is between seven and nine hours per night, but more…