Tennessee updates tagged with 'Wrongful Death'

Laws on the liability of liquor stores and bars selling liquor or beer is commonly referred to as dram shop laws. I submit that liquor stores and bars have a duty not to sell alcoholic...

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One good thing has come out of the soaring gas prices, Traffic deaths have decreased. Thirty one states report that highway traffic deaths have decreased since the gas crisis.The last time...

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A claim has been filed againist the San Francisco Zoo by two brothers who were attacked by an escaped tiger. A friend of theirs was killed by the tiger. The brothers are alleging the zoo was negligent in preventing the animal attack. Dog bite cases and animal cases are common in Tennessee . What is the law in Tennessee on dog bite cases or animal cases ? ...

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A Georgia woman recovered a $ 5.2 million dollar settlement from a paper company whose employee was using a cell phone. Debra Ford was rear-ended by a company car that was owned by International Paper Co. The key issue was whether the employee was using her cellphone at the time of the car accident. The driver of the company car did not remember driving the last mile before the...

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The American Civil Justice System has been sold to the highest bidder---and the results are in! Big Business has bought the Civil Justice System. The founding fathers put in place the right for all people to have a trial by jury. The jury system has worked to protect citizens in a variety of cases, from the Pinto fire explosion to the Exxon Valdez oil spill. It is the only way to make...

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Big Business has taken over the court system. First , the nursing home industry is pushing for damage caps on nursing home lawsuits. The nursing home groups want to put a $ 500,000 monetary cap on nursing home lawsuits. This proposal comes when the nursing home care is at an alltime low in terms of quality patient care. Second , the Bush Adminstration is pushing for the appointment of a...

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Our office is now investigating Yamaha Rhino accident cases. Yamaha Rhinos are all terrain vehicles where a driver and passenger sit side by side. In September 2006, Yamaha issued a warning letter to all owners. The warning stated "if you are in a situation where the vehicle is tipping over, do not put your arm or leg outside the vehicle to try to stop it.You could be severely injured.You...

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I have spent the day preparing for depositions and I thought it might be a good topic to discuss.Once your lawsuit is filed , you will probably be required to give your deposition . A deposition is simply a question and answer session. It is done under oath just like you were in court. It is simply a device for attorneys to discover the who ,what ,when, and where of your lawsuit....

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The scene investigation is focused on data and evidence collection after a serious injury , fatality , or extensive property damage truck accident. There are four main areas in the investigation process . First , evidence is located on the roadway and measured to place it on its final resting place. Measuring techniques vary, but they can include pacing , the use of measuring tapes...

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I talked to an attorney from Cleveland , Ohio today who ran across my blog . He asked a simple question about the statute of limitations in Tennessee as it relates to a truck accident case . The statue of limitations refers to when you must file your lawsuit . The time varies from state to state . Under Tennessee law , you have ONE YEAR from the date of the accident to file your...

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The Tenneessee Titans have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit involving Adam "Pac Man" Jones in Las Vegas, Nevada. The victims of the shooting have alleged that the Titans are somehow responsible for the injuries sustained as a result of the shooting. I have not read the motion, however, I presume counsel for the Titans are alleging the Titans could not have foreseen the...

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The loss of a loved one brings with it a rush of emotions . It is especially true if the loss happens in a sudden or tragic accident . I came across an article that had a few good ideas on how the handle the loss . First , cry . The problem starts when people try to avoid grief . The emotions are bottled up inside you . Grief is not an illness that can be cured . Second , take...

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Yesterday , I wrote on the topic of school liability for injuries to children . The Tennessee Court's have held that " society places a significant responsibilty upon school officials to provide a safe enviroment for our children". However , the schools are not the insurers of our child's safety . Are schools liable for assaults by one student againist another ? Maybe. ...

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Two Nashville Tennesse school students are still seeking justice from being victims of a sexual assault from a fellow student . In 2006 , two students were sexually assaulted on a school bus . The families are fighting in Federal Court to discover the number of assaults that happen on Nashville school buses . One of the bedrock elements of personal injury law is one must have a...

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A Arizona jury awarded a six million dollar jury verdict againist the Walgreen pharmacy chain. A Arizona high school wrestling coach died as a result of an interaction between two pain medications that he got from Walgreens. Prescriptions are given on a routine basis by our doctors . The drug stores have a duty to fill the right prescription and the right dose. As well as...

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