Injury Cases

July 7, 2020

Car Accidents and Black Box Data

In airplane accidents, investigators and experts often refer to “black box data”, and that terminology has carried over and is sometimes used in the context of car accidents too. However, in car and truck accidents, the more accurate description of black box data is Event Data Recorders (EDR). Of course, nothing is ever quite that simple because some experts and manufacturers refer to an Event Data Recorder more specifically as an Airbag Control Module (ACM), Restraint Control Module (RCM) and System Diagnostic Module (SDM), etc. But regardless of what you call it, these devices can be invaluable in determining what happened in a car or truck accident. Read on to find out how EDRs came into existence, how they work, what information they record and why it is important to know what to do immediately after an accident so that this valuable information is not lost. Continue reading

July 2, 2020

COVID-19 Closings Could Lead to More Outbreaks of Legionnaire’s Disease

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

The ramifications of the COVID-19 outbreak just keep coming it seems. As businesses and schools closed in response to the pandemic, many buildings have set dormant and without the same level of maintenance that they receive under normal conditions. As a result, the Centers for Disease Control and other experts are concerned we could see more cases of Legionnaire’s Disease. Do you know how Legionnaire’s Disease is contracted? Do you know its symptoms? Do you know who is most at risk? Continue reading

June 26, 2020

Coronavirus Chaos for Commuters

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

First, the problem was an increase in reckless driving. As a large number of commuters began working from home, many drivers saw the decreased congestion on the roads as an opportunity to turn into Mario Andretti. As a result, the number of fatal accidents increased markedly. Now, as more people are returning to work in some places, two new issues confront commuters. Continue reading

June 10, 2020

June 11th – National Make Life Beautiful Day

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Well, we could all certainly use some more beauty in our lives these days. We often think of beauty as a physical attribute but it is so much more. Kindness is beautiful, justice is beautiful, truth is beautiful, courage is beautiful and so many more things. In honor of National Make Life Beautiful Day, we wanted to announce another give-away from our office. On June 27^th, we are going to be giving away 1,000 washable cloth masks from the parking lot of our Murfreesboro office. Just drive through and get a free mask. More details are below. In addition, below are some easy suggestions on how you could make life beautiful tomorrow, and we would love for you to comment with some suggestions of your own. Continue reading

June 3, 2020

Buyer Beware: Do You Really Know What Is in Some Injury Lawyers’ Fee Agreements?

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Last week, we were asked to review another’s firm’s contingent fee agreement in a medical/nursing malpractice case. We will not name names, but we will say we were shocked by some of the provisions this particular injury law firm was putting in its fee agreements with its clients. Continue reading

May 21, 2020

Memorial Day Boating Safety Tips

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

It is hard to believe it is Memorial Day weekend. If you are like me, you have been suffering a certain level of time disorientation courtesy of the pandemic. One day inexplicably races by and some weeks feel like they lasted a year. Nonetheless, here we are – Memorial Day weekend. Typically, this is a heavy travel weekend but this year experts predict folks will stay close to home and visit local parks, rivers, lakes or just their own backyard. Whether you are towing your own boat to the river, renting a boat from a lake marina or heading to your lake house or cabin, we wanted to remind you of some incredibly important safety tips as the boating season officially gets underway: Continue reading

May 14, 2020

Strange Days, Indeed – Memorial Day 2020

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

If you need further proof of these strange times, Memorial Day weekend may be Exhibit No. 15,643,782. For decades, AAA has issued travel forecasts for Memorial Day weekend, but it will not this year because all of the normal predictors it uses for its models are not reliable in the face of the pandemic. So what do the experts think this Memorial Day weekend will look like travel-wise? Continue reading

April 29, 2020

Smiles, Encouragement and Tips – Week 6

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Around our house, for quite a while, we have been using the euphemism “With everything that has been going on . . . ” We like it because it gathers up the collective burdens and tribulations surrounding CoVid 19 and tries to make it more palatable especially around a 12 year-old, who certainly does not need nor want to hear much more than that. So even with everything that is going on, we have some smiles, encouragement and tips to help you get through this slog. Continue reading

April 22, 2020

Smiles, Encouragement and Tips – Week 5

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

It is time again for a mid-week boost. First, over on our Facebook page, we have another contest going. We have had so much fun doing this and reading everyone’s responses. This week, all you have to do to be entered to win a $50 VISA gift card is tell us where you would like to be quarantined, if you could choose anywhere in the world, and why. Now, here is some good news and an important legal tip. Continue reading

April 15, 2020

Smiles, Encouragement and Tips – Week 4

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Nashville is incredibly fortunate to be home to world-class songwriters like Lee Thomas Miller, Wendall Mobley & Bob DiPiero. Songwriter’s Nights are a favorite of ours. It is fascinating to hear how hit songs came about. But did you ever think you, sitting at home in your pajamas during a quarantine, could write a song with a music legend? Well, Jon Bon Jovi is offering just that. Read on for a story that will make you smile, an important legal tip and your encouragement for the week. Continue reading