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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
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, [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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Jan 8, 2020

Federal Jurisdiction, State Jurisdiction, and the Double Jeopardy Rule

By |January 8th, 2020|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

When a person is acquitted of a crime, the “double jeopardy” rule prevents that person from being recharged with that same crime at a later time, even if new evidence is found. Double jeopardy, however, only applies to one specific jurisdiction. Even if a person is acquitted of a federal crime, they might still be charged with that same crime on the state level. Understanding the double jeopardy rule While the double jeopardy rule protects defendants [...]

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Jan 2, 2020

How Long Should I Expect to Be in Court?

By |January 2nd, 2020|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

 How long does court last? Well, that's an open ended question because sometimes the court date is open ended. It normally starts at 9:00 AM, and sometimes you're done by noon; sometimes you may be required to be there all day. Usually there are a lot of cases on the docket and the courts attended to them in the manner that is most expedient. Your attorney should keep you apprised of it. We do our [...]

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Nov 6, 2019

What Are School Zone Drug Charges?

By |November 6th, 2019|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

 Another recent development in Tennessee law deals with the application of school zones to drug-related felonies. In these particular situations, the legislature has determined that when there is drug activity of a resale type variety – could be delivery, could be possession – within 1,000 feet of a school that it constitutes a drug free school zone violation. That means that the actual felony – let's say it's a schedule 2 cocaine case – is [...]

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Oct 30, 2019

Everyday Products Are More Likely to Cause a Kid’s TBI

By |October 30th, 2019|Brain Injuries|0 Comments

A recent study has correlated the occurrence of pediatric brain injuries to everyday consumer products used in many homes. The study shows how traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in children, while commonly a result of sporting activities, also happen for other reasons. The Brain Injury study A pediatric brain injury occurs when the head comes into direct contact with an object resulting in a change in the way the brain handles and distributes information. The aforementioned peer-reviewed [...]

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Oct 16, 2019

Ignition Interlock Device Requirements for DUI Offenders in Tennessee

By |October 16th, 2019|DUI|0 Comments

Tennessee laws are strict when it comes to punishing drunk drivers. Sentencing for DUIs in the state can include months or years in jail, hefty fines, court costs, and restrictions or complete loss of driving privileges. An additional and recent addition to these penalties is the requirement for the one convicted of DUI to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on his or her vehicle in order to be given a restricted driver’s license. Operation of [...]

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Oct 10, 2019

How Do You Know if the Truck Driver Was Overworked?

By |October 10th, 2019|Truck Accidents|0 Comments

 A lot of times claims arise because drivers of large trucks are tired. They've been on the road too long. How do you know if they're tired? How do you know if they've been overworked or exceeded the hours that are permitted? We have abilities to access their electronic logs, and/or in the event that they actually have handwritten logs, those are also required to be maintained by the trucking company and by the driver. [...]

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Aug 29, 2019

What Are the Most Common Sobriety Tests?

By |August 29th, 2019|DUI|0 Comments

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) almost 30 people in the U.S. are killed in drunk driving crashes each day. The state of Tennessee takes the threat imposed by drunk driving very seriously. If you are pulled over on the suspicion of driving under the influence, the attending police officer may ask you to step out of your vehicle and comply with a series of field sobriety tests (FSTs). These tests are standardized [...]

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Aug 14, 2019

What Are Field Sobriety Tests?

By |August 14th, 2019|DUI|0 Comments

If you drive while you are drunk and/or high on illegal and/or prescription drugs, you face a wide variety of consequences. This wide variety of consequences includes field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests (FSTs) usually consist of three specific tests (though there are others that are less commonly used): the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test, the Walk and Turn (WAT) test, and the One Leg Stand (OLS) test. Police officers administer these tests at traffic stops [...]

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Aug 7, 2019

If I Am Convicted, How Does the Court Decide What My Sentence Is?

By |August 7th, 2019|DUI|0 Comments

 If you're convicted, how does the court decide what your sentence is? There are a lot of factors that come into play, but basically, felonies are graded on a letter system: A being the most serious, E being the least serious. Misdemeanors, likewise, from A being the most serious, to C being the least serious. The court will normally request a pre-sentence report – that is unless the charge requires a mandatory prison term, or [...]

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Jul 30, 2019

Do I Need to See a Doctor if I Don’t Feel Any Pain After a Crash?

By |July 30th, 2019|Auto Accidents|0 Comments

 Do you need to see a doctor if you don't feel any pain after a crash? Sometimes the answer is yes. If you're involved in a serious accident with a serious impact, then you probably want to go and get checked out, even if you don't feel any pain immediately after a crash. If you don't feel any pain immediately, that doesn't mean you're not going to feel pain at some time in the future. [...]

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Jul 22, 2019

Play 2 Win, Fight 2 Win: T. Scott Jones is Knoxville’s Trial Lawyer

By |July 22nd, 2019|Firm News|0 Comments

CityView Magazine’s recent issue is titled “Fearless Advocates,” and it honors the Top Attorneys in the Knoxville area. However, only one attorney could be on the cover, so why not choose the most fearless advocate there is? If you want to show people what “fearless” means, you need a lawyer who relishes the quest for justice. You need a lawyer who take cases to trial because that’s what’s best for the client. You need a lawyer [...]

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Jul 18, 2019

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room

By |July 18th, 2019|Personal Injury|0 Comments

When you are facing a sudden medical issue, your first inclination may be to call 911 or jump in the car and head straight to the hospital emergency room. However, often an urgent care center is the more feasible and economically viable choice. It is important to know the difference between each of these facilities and the best one to visit whenever you or a loved one requires immediate medical care. Urgent care center capabilities Many [...]

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Jul 10, 2019

Can I Move to a New Residence While My Divorce is Pending?

By |July 10th, 2019|Divorce|0 Comments

 When people are starting the divorce process, or maybe the divorce process has been pending for a short period of time, the number one question a lot of times I get is, "Can I move out? Because I don't want to live with my current spouse any longer." A lot of people are concerned that that gives the other spouse a grounds for divorce, or that’s somehow held against them in the divorce process. I [...]

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Jul 3, 2019

Can You Be Removed from the Sex Offender Registry in Tennessee?

By |July 3rd, 2019|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

The requirement to register as a sex offender is an ignominious consequence of receiving a conviction on a sex offense in Tennessee. In the eyes of the public, it labels you as an individual not to be trusted, and particularly avoided in many cases. It also inhibits you from obtaining employment and living in certain areas. In addition, as a registered sex offender, your Tennessee driver’s license will also indicate such. The State of Tennessee has [...]

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Jun 26, 2019

Common Questions about Uninsured Motorist Protection

By |June 26th, 2019|Auto Accidents|0 Comments

If you’re hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver, you may need to rely on your own policy for help. Today, T. Scott Jones answers some common questions about uninsured motorist coverage. Do I Need to Have Uninsured Motorist Coverage?  Why you need to have uninsured motorist coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is like any other insurance coverage: it's there to protect you, particularly in the event that you're involved in an accident with injuries or [...]

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Jun 19, 2019

Tennessee Confirmed as the Worst State for Cell Phone Distracted Driving Fatalities

By |June 19th, 2019|Auto Accidents|0 Comments

The state of Tennessee was recently branded with an unfortunate mark. Among all 50 states and the District of Columbia, it is the worst state for distracted driving deaths involving cell phone use. The study, released by Value Penguin, looked at the statistics on deaths in the state connected to cell phone use and driving from 2015 to 2017. Tennessee fared miserably when compared to all other states. During this time period, more than 1,400 deaths [...]

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May 7, 2019

Do My Children Have to Visit with the Other Parent if They Don’t Want to Go?

By |May 7th, 2019|Divorce|0 Comments

 Oftentimes people will ask me if their children have to go visit with the other parent if they do not want to go, and what I normally tell people is if you have court order setting forth co-parenting time with each parent and your children do not want to visit with the other parent, most judges will tell you that the children do not get to make that decision. I also tell people if you [...]

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Apr 24, 2019

How Should I Behave in Court?

By |April 24th, 2019|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

 How you should behave in court is now something that we are regularly having to tell our clients. Those cellular devices that you have with you? Any type of mobile electronics need to be turned off. You don't need to be texting in court and you need to be paying attention to the proceedings. You don't want to be a distraction in any way, shape, manner or form – and just as a matter of [...]

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Apr 17, 2019

Duty to Report Minor Accidents in Tennessee

By |April 17th, 2019|Auto Accidents|0 Comments

When serious accidents happen, drivers have a duty to contact the police. A serious accident usually means that a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or bicyclist was injured. If a car isn’t drivable after a crash, that also suggests the accident was serious. A question that often arises after an accident is, What must drivers do if the car accident doesn’t cause any injuries or massive property damage? And where does Tennessee draw the line between minor accidents [...]

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Apr 10, 2019

Are Waivers of Liability Effective in Tennessee

By |April 10th, 2019|Premises Liability|0 Comments

Are waivers of liability effective in Tennessee? Many times when involved in any sort of recreational activity, be it going to the trampoline park or going swimming, you'll be faced with a decision to sign a waiver of liability. Many people will sign those documents without much thought. However, you have to be aware of what you're giving up. Many times you're giving up the right to sue that particular company relative to any act of [...]

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Apr 3, 2019

Liability When Emotional Support Dogs Attack

By |April 3rd, 2019|Premises Liability|0 Comments

Generally, Knoxville homeowners who have a dog are liable if the animal bites or attacks someone, but the laws say you have to keep your pets “under reasonable control.” We don’t have a one-bite rule here, so the dog doesn’t have to haver a record of bad behavior. Now, if someone breaks onto your property and the dog bites him, it could be different story – but by and large, you’re responsible for your dog’s actions. [...]

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