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8/5

Recent Motorcycle Crash Highlights Dangers of Left Turn Motorcycle Accidents


Motorcycle Accidents . John Whitfield

Recently, a 22-year-old riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a passenger vehicle. The car was attempting to make a left turn out of a gas station, and it turned into the path of the bike traveling down the street. The cyclist hit the rear end of the sedan, causing

7/29

The Most Common Birth Injuries


Medical Malpractice . John Whitfield

Most soon-to-be parents eagerly await the birth of their new family members, blissfully unaware of the myriad of things that can go wrong during pregnancy, childbirth, and thereafter. Getting the proper prenatal care can help prevent some issues related to childbirth, but the birthing process itself can be fraught with

7/22

Tennessee Supreme Court To Weigh In On State Damages Caps


Personal Injury . John Whitfield

Decades ago, insurance companies and political lobbyists began crying out for help with “tort reform,” making unsubstantiated claims about how consumer trials were ruining our court system and affecting our country negatively. While not all states adjusted their laws to account for these alleged issues, Tennessee did implement damages caps.

7/17

When Failure To Stop and Render Aid Causes A Fatality


Car Accidents . John Whitfield

It’s a sad fact of life that some individuals who cause a roadway accident will flee the scene. Hit and runs are extremely common, but despite this, few people realize the legal consequences of leaving the scene of an accident. When a car accident occurs, individuals have certain legal responsibilities;

7/10

District Attorney’s Office Considering Charges After Deadly Motorcycle Accident


Motorcycle Accidents . John Whitfield

The District Attorney’s Office in Davidson County is considering filing charges after a motorcycle accident turned deadly. While law enforcement is still investigating the crash, they believe the driver’s failure to yield to the motorcycle could have been a contributing factor. The devastating accident is an important reminder that it

7/2

Truck Driver That Killed 7 Motorcyclist Had A History Of Drunk Driving


Motorcycle Accidents . John Whitfield

The Marine Jarheads MC is a motorcycle club that includes Marines and their spouses. The club members were riding along a beautiful New Hampshire road on the way to a charity event when a reckless driver caused one of the most devastating motorcycle accidents the country has seen in recent

6/25

Sneezing Fit Causes Serious Accident


Car Accidents . John Whitfield

Drivers face many dangers on the roadways. Some of these dangers are outside of their control, like other drivers, road conditions, and road hazards. Other dangers can come from much closer to home. This was the case for one Belle Meade man who wrecked his vehicle after he lost control

6/19

Cell Phone Ban Goes Into Effect July First


Car Accidents . John Whitfield

Tennessee is about to join dozens of other states on July 1st when its handheld cell phone ban goes into effect. This long overdue ban will make the roads safer for everyone and could save countless lives each year. Using a cell phone while driving is extremely dangerous; and, studies

6/13

New Treatment Helps With Traumatic Brain Injury


Personal Injury . John Whitfield

The University of Arizona, Arizona Department of Health Services, and more than 130 fire departments and EMS agencies across the state of Arizona spent years testing to determine the best procedures for treating traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The research ultimately showed that the best results were obtained when utilizing a

6/3

Three In Five Pregnancy Related Deaths Preventable


Medical Malpractice . John Whitfield

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), pregnancy related deaths are defined as the death of a woman during pregnancy or within a year of pregnancy from pregnancy complications caused by a chain of events initiated by pregnancy or the aggravation of an unrelated condition by the physiologic effects