T. Scott Jones

About T. Scott Jones

T. Scott knows the importance of interacting with colleagues to stay abreast of developments and changes in the legal world. T. Scott frequently teaches CLE courses on trial strategy, teaching other lawyers his methods for success in the courtroom, and is certified as a Rule 31 Mediator in the Tennessee Supreme Court. He is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the National Trial Lawyers, and both the Tennessee and American Associations for Justice. Read more about T.Scott Jones
Dec 30, 2020

What Are the Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

By |December 30th, 2020|Motorcycle Accidents|Comments Off on What Are the Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

Motorcycle riding is not for the faint of heart. It can be exhilarating, but also dangerous. There are many common protective tools available to the motorcyclist to help prevent accidents and tragedy. These include tires with good traction, unobstructed vision, good brakes, and quick handling. However, even with these tools, there are hazards out there on the roadway that require a cautious eye and an alert mind on the part of the motorcycle driver. Some of [...]

Dec 23, 2020

Debunking Five Common DUI Myths

By |December 23rd, 2020|DUI|Comments Off on Debunking Five Common DUI Myths

There are many myths that surround DUI-related crimes. They’re all over the Internet, and there’s always some friend of a friend who swears he beat the system in some bizarre way. We don’t want you to get busted for DUI because you believed some silly myths. So today, we’re going to break down the five we hear the most often. 1. You can lower your BAC by eating and/or drinking coffee Eating something after the consumption [...]

Dec 16, 2020

Should I Try to Work My Case Out with the Insurance Company Before Talking to an Attorney?

By |December 16th, 2020|Auto Accidents|Comments Off on Should I Try to Work My Case Out with the Insurance Company Before Talking to an Attorney?

 Should you try to work your case out yourself? We get asked that question a lot. And the reality of it is, if you're a mechanic, I would suggest that you work on your own car. But if you're trying to handle something that you're unfamiliar with, the likelihood of success is just simply not there. Understand that the folks on the other side, the folks from the insurance company, they are trained to elicit [...]

Dec 9, 2020

I Think My Loved One Is Being Abused in a Nursing Home. What Should I Do?

By |December 9th, 2020|Nursing Home Abuse|Comments Off on I Think My Loved One Is Being Abused in a Nursing Home. What Should I Do?

The decision to put a loved one in one of the facilities can be difficult and heartbreaking at times. The goal is to provide your parent or other loved one with the best possible care that cannot feasibly be provided now at home. If you find out that your loved one is being mistreated or not cared for properly, it is time to take quick action. Here are some of the steps to take if you [...]

Nov 25, 2020

T. Scott Jones Answers Your Questions about Boating & Watercraft

By |November 25th, 2020|Boating Accidents|Comments Off on T. Scott Jones Answers Your Questions about Boating & Watercraft

If you were hurt while out on a boat or jet ski, you have rights when it comes to collecting compensation. The same is true if you are facing accusations of boating while impaired. T. Scott Jones discusses those rights in today’s videos. What are the common types of boating accidents?  The most common types of boating accidents involve operator error. That is, either a distracted operator or an impaired operator. It's important to remember [...]

Nov 18, 2020

Caught with Meth in Tennessee? Times to Get a Lawyer

By |November 18th, 2020|Criminal Defense|Comments Off on Caught with Meth in Tennessee? Times to Get a Lawyer

Meth has come roaring back in the state of Tennessee. In 2019, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported that meth outpaced marijuana as the most frequently filed drug in its crime laboratory. In 2020, the picture is the same. A significant 10% increase in methamphetamine abuse has occurred in the state between July of last year and June of this year, according to the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, [...]

Nov 6, 2020

I Pulled Out in Front of a Speeding Truck driver. Now What?

By |November 6th, 2020|Truck Accidents|Comments Off on I Pulled Out in Front of a Speeding Truck driver. Now What?

 So you've had an accident, and it may or may not be your fault. Don't always assume that it is your fault, but instead get as much information as is possibly available at the scene, so that you can share that with your attorney in order to reconstruct the accident. A competent attorney will hire an engineering group to reconstruct the accident, and also to determine, if in this case, how fast the offending driver [...]

Oct 28, 2020

I’ve Been in a Car Accident – What Do I Do Now?

By |October 28th, 2020|Auto Accidents|Comments Off on I’ve Been in a Car Accident – What Do I Do Now?

Getting into a wreck can be stressful, and you may not be thinking clearly right away. Today, T. Scott Jones and Chris Beavers discuss what you should do after you’ve been in a car accident in Knoxville. Who should I contact first after a car accident?  Who should you contact first after a car accident? Well surprisingly, I'm not gonna tell you that the answer is me, though I am on the list. After a [...]

Oct 21, 2020

What Happens When a Drunk Driver Kills Someone?

By |October 21st, 2020|DUI|Comments Off on What Happens When a Drunk Driver Kills Someone?

Whether you go out for a night on the town with friends or you have a dinner function to attend, situations involving alcohol consumption are often a part of life. You’re not mentally calculating your blood alcohol content (BAC) with each sip thinking that your drive home could end in disaster. You may not even realize that your faculties are compromised before getting behind the wheel. Then you hit someone. Or perhaps you were never behind [...]

Oct 7, 2020

What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome?

By |October 7th, 2020|Brain Injuries|Comments Off on What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome?

Whether you were involved in a car accident or you’ve been hurt at work, injuries to the head are a common occurrence under many circumstances involving negligent behavior. Your entire world can be tossed upside down with even a minor hit to the head as it can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The unpredictability of this condition can leave you with a lot of uncertainty about your future quality of life. Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is [...]

Sep 16, 2020

T. Scott Jones Answers Your Questions about Texting and Driving

By |September 16th, 2020|Auto Accidents|Comments Off on T. Scott Jones Answers Your Questions about Texting and Driving

Distracted driving can lead to serious injuries. Today, T. Scott Jones talks about distracted driving, and what you need to know. What is included in Tennessee’s distracted driving laws?  Distracted driving law in Tennessee is something that has recently come about, particularly through legislative action in order to deter folks from using electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. It's extraordinarily important that you pay attention to the road and your surroundings, because you're operating [...]

Aug 26, 2020

What’s the Difference Between a Grand Jury and a “Regular” Jury?

By |August 26th, 2020|Criminal Defense|Comments Off on What’s the Difference Between a Grand Jury and a “Regular” Jury?

The criminal justice system in the United States utilizes two types of juries – trial juries and grand juries. Many people are familiar with trial juries, either through their own participation or from the depiction on popular TV programs. A grand jury and a trial jury consist of randomly selected U.S. citizens, given the great responsibility to hear and consider evidence and arrive at a binding legal decision. However, there are certain distinct differences between the [...]

Aug 13, 2020

Can Remote Workers Collect Workers’ Compensation?

By |August 13th, 2020|Workers Compensation|Comments Off on Can Remote Workers Collect Workers’ Compensation?

Remote working, also called telecommuting, has exploded in popularity in recent years. Many companies – large and small – are allowing their employees to work remotely from home, either full-time or part-time. Workers’ compensation laws in Tennessee cover employees who work remotely and suffer an injury on-the-job. If you have sustained an injury as a telecommuter, you are likely eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, as a remote employee, you must be able to prove the [...]

Jun 24, 2020

T. Scott Jones Discusses Important Concepts in Criminal Defense

By |June 24th, 2020|Criminal Defense|Comments Off on T. Scott Jones Discusses Important Concepts in Criminal Defense

What exactly is an arraignment?  An arraignment is generally the first step in the criminal process. Sometimes you'll hear it referred to as an initial appearance. It is where you're brought before a neutral, detached magistrate and apprised of your Constitutional rights. That is the right to remain silent and the right to have counsel of your choice, and/or counsel appointed for you. When we talk about counsel, we're talking about folks like me, T. [...]

Jun 17, 2020

The Danger of Exploding E-cigarettes

By |June 17th, 2020|Burn Injuries|Comments Off on The Danger of Exploding E-cigarettes

The dangerous effects of e-cigs have been underreported and misjudged until recently. However, this is starting to change. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently published information indicating that the use of these devices resulted in more than 2,000 hospitalizations associated with burn and explosion injuries from 2015 to 2017. In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a consumer warning about the extreme dangers of exploding vape pens, although these occurrences are rare. The [...]

Jun 3, 2020

Why Using an At-home Breathalyzer Won’t Protect You from a DUI

By |June 3rd, 2020|DUI|Comments Off on Why Using an At-home Breathalyzer Won’t Protect You from a DUI

Traditionally, law enforcement officials were the only individuals who had access to breathalyzer devices that are supposed to measure a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). However, these devices are now available to anyone. Although some degree of accuracy may be achieved with these DIY breathalyzers, there also serious questions as to the reliability of the readings they can produce. In addition, there are other potential negative consequences of relying on these devices to keep you out [...]

May 27, 2020

If I Was Texting When I Was Involved in an Automobile Accident, Am I Automatically to Blame?

By |May 27th, 2020|Auto Accidents|Comments Off on If I Was Texting When I Was Involved in an Automobile Accident, Am I Automatically to Blame?

 Texting or distracted driving can lead to accidents. It can also to lead to liability, in particular if you're using any type of a mobile device  – you can call it texting, you can call it Facebook, you can call it Snapchat, Instagram – however you use that device, if it distracts your ability to maintain a lookout in the direction in which you are driving then you're likely going to have a problem. Also [...]

Apr 15, 2020

My 18-Year-Old Son Got a Simple Possession of Marijuana Charge. What Do I Do?

By |April 15th, 2020|Criminal Defense|Comments Off on My 18-Year-Old Son Got a Simple Possession of Marijuana Charge. What Do I Do?

 So your 18-year-old son got a simple possession of marijuana charge. It's anything but simple. Marijuana in the state of Tennessee is illegal. We're not the "just say no" police; we're the reality folks that help you in this time of need. A marijuana charge has ramifications outside of the criminal system, including but not limited to an effect on an ability to get student loans, and to qualify for financial aid packages in the [...]

Apr 8, 2020

Whiplash – A Serious Injury

By |April 8th, 2020|Auto Accidents|0 Comments

We have no control over the actions of other drivers, passengers, traffic or road conditions. As a result, auto accidents unfortunately can and do happen, leading to a wide variety of minor and major injuries. One such trauma which often results from auto accidents is whiplash. Although whiplash isn’t a visible physical injury, it can cause a patient long-term pain and discomfort. What is whiplash? Also known as neck strain or neck sprain, whiplash is a [...]

Mar 25, 2020

What Happens If You Commit Assault in Knoxville?

By |March 25th, 2020|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

The state of Tennessee takes the crime of assault extremely seriously. An assault conviction can follow you for the rest of your life, with a criminal record that could prevent you from gainful employment, renting or buying a home, and other negative consequences. If you’ve been arrested for assault, it’s important to understand the charges against you. What are the different types of assault charges? Assault is a broad term; however, there is more than one [...]

Mar 4, 2020

Filing a Lawsuit After You Slipped and Fell

By |March 4th, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Say you were walking around the grocery store, minding your business and trying to figure out what to purchase to make for dinner, when you slipped on a wet surface, fell, and sustained painful injuries. You were expecting to get in and out with your items, but you ended up in the hospital instead. A slip and fall might not seem like a “big deal” at first, but you can sustain injuries that leave you in [...]

Feb 19, 2020

What Doctors Should I See If I’m Hurt in a Car Crash?

By |February 19th, 2020|Auto Accidents|0 Comments

If you are hurt in a car crash, seeing a doctor is one of the first things you should do. However, you might not know which doctors you should visit when you have sustained certain injuries. There are several doctors that may be worth visiting, but it all depends on the specific injuries you have sustained. Primary care physician Before seeing anyone else, consider visiting with your primary care physician. During your visit with the physician, [...]

Feb 5, 2020

You Can Be Charged with Sexual Assault Even if Both of You Were Drunk

By |February 5th, 2020|Sexual Assault|0 Comments

Consent is necessary before engaging in any sexual activity, but what happens when both people are too drunk to legally consent to anything that is going on? Can you be charged with sexual assault if you were both drunk at the time? Yes, you can. Engaging in sexual acts while intoxicated could potentially lead to accusations of sexual assault from the other person who might have been just as intoxicated as you were. While it is [...]

Jan 22, 2020

The Long-Term Effects and Potential Medical Needs of Burn Injuries

By |January 22nd, 2020|Burn Injuries|0 Comments

When a person is involved in an accident that leaves with them serious, extensive burn injuries, that person will often suffer from long-term effects that are associated with burn injuries. These effects can drastically alter the person’s way of life, making it nearly impossible for them to do things and participate in activities that were once a part of their daily routine. Skin grafts Skin grafting procedures are regularly performed on patients with burn injuries. During [...]

Jan 15, 2020

I Am Charged with a DUI. What Should I Expect?

By |January 15th, 2020|DUI|0 Comments

 Having been charged with a DUI, you've obviously found yourself in an unfortunate situation. That situation can go one of two ways. It can go really bad for you, or it can improve through the use of a skilled advocate. I want to be that advocate. In particular, all of the information needs to be gathered. The reports from the officers, the video, the audio; anything that comes to bear on your case. The particularities [...]

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