A former nurse by the name of RaDonda Vaught will go to court in Tennessee on March 28, 2023 to appeal a decision made in 2021 to revoke her nursing license. In 2017, Ms. Vaught worked in Nashville, Tennessee at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was prosecuted and found guilty of gross neglect and negligent homicide when she accidentally administered the wrong medication to an impaired adult patient. When going to get the medication for a patient that would calm her anxiety before a routine scan, she grabbed the wrong medication which caused the patient to lose all ability to move and breathe. Her inability to breathe is what caused her death. Though Ms. Vaught has taken responsibility for the
Dog Bites on Children: The Long-Term Effects As a Memphis personal injury lawyer, I know too well the psychological impact of dog bites on children. It’s a horrible but all-too-common problem on our streets, and it impacts our children’s ability to develop, learn, and grow. While we can’t remove these effects, our firm works hard to help families recover from dog bites, including covering the extensive medical costs and also the long-term mental health treatment any child might need in this awful situation. Here’s what you can expect after a dog bite and how we might be able to help. The Real Dangers of Child Dog Bites While dog bites are a fairly rare occurrence in most communities, they disproportionately
Why Is Credit Card Debt in Memphis Skyrocketing? According to every major report, credit card debt across the country has risen to its highest in history. Memphis credit card debt is no exception. These changes don’t just come out of nowhere. A number of causes, all happening at once, explain the problem – and it’s a real problem. If you’re in credit card debt and don’t know how you’ll pay it down, you aren’t alone. Here’s what you need to know. Rising Inflation Over the last couple of years, inflation has creeped up and caused financial strain for millions of families. It peaked at around 9% in 2022, and you can still see its effects at the grocery store and
A recent article examines how far Social Security benefits go depending on where a person is retiring in Tennessee. This study takes into account a few things, including the average Social Security income a person can expect to get, the Social Security taxes, and the cost of living expenses. This can help a person determine where they may get the most out of their benefits. Given the research, there were ten counties found in Tennessee where Social Security benefits go the farthest, including Loudon, Cumberland, Chester, Houston, Meigs, Monroe, Bledsoe, Van Buren, Giles, and Polk. The study found that because the cost of living is so low in Loudon County, residents living off of Social Security benefits are able to
Who’s Responsible When Medical Devices Break or Malfunction? As a Memphis personal injury lawyer, I know how complicated certain kinds of law can be. Sometimes cases come up that could be either product liability or medical malpractice, depending on the situation. Here’s how to understand both areas of the law. The Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Product Liability Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide proper care, treatment, or advice to a patient and it results in harm or injury. This can include: failure to diagnose a condition misdiagnosis improper treatment or failure to obtain informed consent for a procedure, and a lot more. In general, medical malpractice happens in healthcare settings and is the fault of
Avoiding Memphis Bankruptcy by Negotiating with Creditors If you’re deep in debt and looking for a way out, you may want to consider negotiating with your creditors. As a Memphis debt attorney, I’ve seen it all. Here’s what you need to know if you want to negotiate with creditors instead of bankruptcy. Is It Worth It At All? The answer to this question depends on how comfortable you are with rejection, annoying phone calls, and some hard work. Sometimes creditors will work with you, and sometimes not. It depends on how they operate and a number of other factors that are often outside your control. I love seeing people deal with their debt in whatever way they can, including working
Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Imagine that you are driving home from work. It is the start of the weekend and you are looking forward to spending time with your family, with all kinds of fun activities planned. Suddenly you see the other vehicle heading towards yours, head-on, with no time to react. Days – or even weeks – later, you finally wake up from the coma you have been in only to learn you have suffered devasting injuries. The life you had before the crash will never be the same and you have months and months of recovery ahead of you. This scenario plays out hundreds of times each day in crashes all across the country, with victims suffering catastrophic injuries
On August 18, 2010, $30 million was awarded against Allenbrooke Nursing, a local Memphis nursing home for medical malpractice. Martha Jane Pierce, a resident at the nursing home died due to the poor care and neglect received at the nursing home. The deceased victim was living in the nursing home with her husband during her early eighties. She developed pressure sores on her right foot that went to her bone which was left untreated and neglected by the nursing home staff. Unfortunately, Mrs. Pierce’s sores become infected with fecal bugs which required amputating her leg for treatment. Mrs. Pierce died two months later, and her family filed a formal lawsuit against the nursing home for medical malpractice. Patients are injured
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, the city of Memphis was turned upside down by a 19-year-old man’s rampage throughout the city. The rampage was live-streamed as four people were killed, and three severely injured. Lasting for hours until an arrest, Ezekiel Kelly terrorized the city as residents were instructed to shelter in place. Public busses and trolley services were stopped, and a minor league game was cut short due to the sheltering order. Kelley, a former convict for aggravated assault was arrested after a high-speed chase. The three who survived the attack experienced catastrophic injuries. If you or a loved one have sustained severe and life-altering injuries due to another’s neglect or ill will, it would be in your best
Car Accident Lawyer If you were recently injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. However, in order to receive a fair settlement, you need to provide sufficient evidence. Writing down this information while it’s still fresh in your memory may be helpful to your case. Here are a few things that you may want to write down. How the Car Accident Happened Car accidents can occur for many different reasons, from speeding and distracted driving to bad weather. As soon as you can, write down everything you remember about how the accident happened. For example, if you noticed that the other driver was swerving in and out of lanes before the accident occurred,