As Tennessee medical malpractice lawyers, we are often asked to evaluate claims against doctors who practice in the specialty of internal medicine. (For an understanding of what is necessary to prove a medical malpractice claim in Tennessee, read our Legal Guide titled "Understanding Medical Malpractice Cases in Tennessee." The…
Our Nashville wrongful death attorneys have been called upon to represent the families of many people who have died as a result of the mistakes of another. One question we are frequently asked in these cases is what type of damages may be recovered. Tennessee law permits the following…
There are hundreds of car accidents in Tennessee every day, and any case involving personal injuries may result in litigation. Thus, it is important to take certain steps immediately to protect your rights. At the Law Offices of John Day, P.C., we recommend the following: 1. If you can…
Medication errors hurt and kill many people every year. The Institute of Medicine reports that there are 1,500,000 preventable adverse drug events per year. The conservative estimate of the costs of these errors is $3.5 billion, not including the costs such as lost earnings and the pain and suffering…
Hospitalists are a relatively new phenomenon in the medical field and it logically follows that from time to time these doctors will be subject to medical malpractice lawsuits. As doctors who care for patients in the hospital, the growth of hospitalists is the recognition that patient outcomes will be…
A person who suffers a burn injury in Tennessee as a result of the negligence of another person has a right to recover damages for their injuries. As Tennessee burn injury lawyers, we have represented many people who received burns in a variety of settings. Tennessee law provides that a…
Almost every day in Tennessee a child is born that suffered a brain injury during childbirth. Brain injuries can arise for many reasons, some of which can be prevented with prompt medical diagnosis and treatment and some of which cannot. If you have a child you have suffered a brain…
As Nashville automobile accident lawyers, more and more people are telling us that after they are in a wreck they are getting calls from doctors offering their services. Most of these doctors are not medical doctors but rather chiropractors. And, some of these chiropractors tell the accident victim that they…
The preparation and trial of a personal injury case requires the expenditure of time and money. Typically, personal injury lawyers work on a contingent fee, meaning that they do not get paid for their work unless they are successful. The expenditure of money for case expenses is handled differently by…
Most, but not all, prospective personal injury clients what to know the value of their case when we meet them for an initial interview. This is almost always an impossible question to answer. Let me explain why Tennessee law of damages in personal injury and in wrongful death cases includes several different…