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Apr 16, 2015

What is the Role of Life Care Planning in Catastrophic Personal Injury Cases?

By T. Scott Jones|April 16th, 2015|Personal Injury|0 Comments

People who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries such as a traumatic brain injury, severe burn injury or any other kind of injury that will require ongoing medical care for the remainder of their lives will face many challenges. If they are involved in a personal injury lawsuit in order to get compensation for their injuries, a life care plan is a vital tool that helps attorneys understand and assess the financial requirements of these cases. What [...]

Apr 6, 2015

How to Prevent Pedestrian Accidents – Staying Safe When You’re on Foot

By T. Scott Jones|April 6th, 2015|Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Safety|0 Comments

If you are of a certain age you will remember those Smoky the Bear commercials where Smoky would say, "Only YOU can prevent forest fires." Well, we'll take our cues from Smoky and remind you that only you can prevent pedestrian accidents. We'll share some tips that you can follow to stay safe when you are walking around town. You may look at these tips and think that they are just common sense, and you'd be [...]

Mar 23, 2015

Could Distracted Driving Be the Cause of a Fatal Truck Accident?

By T. Scott Jones|March 23rd, 2015|Auto Accidents, Truck Accidents|0 Comments

The driver of a small pickup was killed in a crash in Murfreesboro in March when a dump truck crashed into it on Memorial Boulevard. Three vehicles were stopped in a line at an intersection when a dump truck struck the last vehicle in the line causing the third vehicle in the line to hit the second one, the second vehicle struck the first one, which then slightly hit a car in another lane. Two other [...]

Mar 17, 2015

Drive Sober or Get Busted – The Hazards of Drunk Driving and Motorcycle Accidents

By T. Scott Jones|March 17th, 2015|Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments

Driving a motorcycle on roads and highways can be a thrilling adventure and give the driver a sense of freedom. Even when the driver is sober, driving a motorcycle can be a dangerous activity because the bike provides no protection for the rider from other vehicles and from the road itself. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) almost 30 people die each day in the U.S. in motor vehicle crashes involving an [...]

Mar 9, 2015

Caution Required to Avoid Winter Weather-Related Car Accidents

By T. Scott Jones|March 9th, 2015|Auto Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments

In one of the most severe winters in recent history, icy and snowy weather has caused many multi-vehicle chain reaction accidents on the highways this year. When Ice and snow fall in regions where drivers are not used to driving in those conditions, and where the road maintenance crews are not able to keep the roads clear, people traveling on the roads can get into accidents. Motor vehicle accidents caused by snowy and icy roads In [...]

Mar 2, 2015

Looking for Links between Spinal Cord Injuries and Brain Damage

By T. Scott Jones|March 2nd, 2015|Brain Injuries, Personal Injury|0 Comments

The brain is a pretty delicate thing. We’ve helped a lot of people who suffered with a traumatic brain injury over the years, and those injuries are usually caused by direct contact between the skull and another object. In some cases, those injuries caused life-altering results. It turns out that the brain can also suffer even when the injury isn’t done to it at all. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) [...]

Feb 27, 2015

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Raises Public Awareness

By T. Scott Jones|February 27th, 2015|Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents|0 Comments

In Murfreesboro, the area of South Church Street near Interstate 24 is a cause for concern. An exit ramp off the interstate leads to a short stretch of three-lane highway, lined with businesses serving long-haul truckers. A Pilot Flying J rest stop lies just south of the major highway, and necessitates trucks moving at highway speeds to negotiate six lanes of traffic to get to the rest stop. The most recent accident in the area, [...]

Feb 24, 2015

When Baby Wipes Go Bad: Nutek Disposables Recall

By T. Scott Jones|February 24th, 2015|Consumer Safety, Safety|0 Comments

Baby wipes are supposed to keep your little one clean and healthy, not spread an infection. The Pennsylvania-based company Nutek Disposables has recalled a number of its baby wipes for possible contamination by the Burkholderia cepacia (or B. cepacia) bacteria. The brands include: Cuties com Femtex Fred's Kidgets Member's Mark Simply Right Sunny Smiles Tender Touch Well Beginnings The wipes are sold a number of online and brick-and-mortar retailers. Parents who purchased the wipes can find [...]

Feb 19, 2015

Is That an Airbag in Your Motorcycle Jacket?

By T. Scott Jones|February 19th, 2015|Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents|0 Comments

Motorcycle safety suits with airbags inside have been around for a few years, but they were primarily designed for track racers (like our own T. Scott Jones). All that’s about to change, though, as the latest invention of Alpinestars hits the market. According to Fox News, the company’s new Tech-Air street system is designed for riders of all kinds in almost all terrains. The new product boasts “a vest fitted with airbags on the chest, back [...]

Feb 17, 2015

Jeep Cherokee Latest Model in Airbag-Related Recall

By T. Scott Jones|February 17th, 2015|Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Safety|0 Comments

The last year and a half have been rough for airbags. Now Chrysler is recalling certain Jeep Cherokees manufactured between January 1, 2013 and November 19, 2014 because their side curtain and seat airbags have the potential to spontaneously deploy while the vehicle is in operation. According to the International Business Times, this latest “Jeep Cherokee recall of nearly 168,000 vehicles in the U.S. has pushed the total number of cars covered by inadvertent air bag [...]

Feb 14, 2015

At Least Soylent Green Was Actually Made of People

By T. Scott Jones|February 14th, 2015|Consumer Safety|0 Comments

Some major retailers – Walmart, Target, Walgreens and GNC – are in pretty hot water for selling mislabeled herbal supplements. Since the New York State Attorney General’s announcement on Monday, February 2, that all four retailers were selling fraudulent products, other states have started to look more deeply into claims that the herbal supplements carried by these stores were no more than powdered rice and houseplants. How did it happen? The Food and Drug Administration labels [...]

Feb 12, 2015

“Green” Cleaners Aren’t Always Truthful About Their Hazards

By T. Scott Jones|February 12th, 2015|Consumer Safety|0 Comments

A lot of people – especially people with small children or pets in the home – turn to “green” cleaners. Not only are they supposedly better for the environment, but many of them claim to be safe for household use because they don’t use poisonous chemicals. But the truth is that some of those cleaners are just as dangerous as their non-green alternatives, and using them could be bad for your health. The Consumer Product Safety [...]

Jan 12, 2015

Pedestrian Safety: Change Your Habits Save Your Life

By T. Scott Jones|January 12th, 2015|Personal Injury, Safety|0 Comments

Being a pedestrian in an urban setting can be a risky proposition. The National Highway Safety Administration reports that in 2011, 4,432 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents, which is up 8% since 2009. Most of these deaths occurred at non-intersections, and 70% of them occurred at night with a significant number of those cases involving alcohol. Since a pedestrian accident involves at least two individuals – one driving a motor vehicle and the other on [...]

Dec 22, 2014

Defective Drugs & Medical Device Cases – Don’t be a Victim

By T. Scott Jones|December 22nd, 2014|Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Safety|0 Comments

You might remember the meningitis outbreak in 2012 that was traced back to a compounding pharmacy in Massachusetts; it killed 64 people and made hundreds of others deathly ill with the disease. One of the pharmacists who worked at the New England Compounding Center, Glenn Adam Chin, was arraigned recently on charges of mail fraud, but further charges will most likely be forthcoming in this case. Chin, who was in charge of the clean rooms at [...]

Dec 3, 2014

The Unspeakable Loss of Life in Knoxville

By T. Scott Jones|December 3rd, 2014|Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Safety, Wrongful Death|0 Comments

The Knoxville community has suffered a devastating loss today. Close to 3:00pm this afternoon, two school buses serving Sunnyview Primary School and Chilhowee Intermediate School collided in a tragic accident which left 23 children injured, and three people dead. Two of the fatalities were children; the third was an aide. No names have been released at this time. The bus collision happened at the intersection of John Sevier Road on the Asheville Highway in Knoxville, Tennessee. [...]

Nov 26, 2014

Black Friday Bedlam: Avoid Getting Hurt While Shopping the Sales

By T. Scott Jones|November 26th, 2014|Personal Injury, Safety, Wrongful Death|0 Comments

Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday season – not only for families, but for retailers. And even though a growing number of stores are agreeing not to open on Thanksgiving, more and more of them are starting their Black Friday sales on turkey day itself. With so many shoppers competing for so few items, it can be pretty dangerous at the mall or outlets. We want you to stay safe this year on Black Friday, [...]

Nov 25, 2014

Your Thanksgiving Dinner May be Trying to Kill You

By T. Scott Jones|November 25th, 2014|Personal Injury, Safety|0 Comments

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and this year we’ll be giving thanks if no one ends up in the emergency room. That’s because the holidays create situations where injuries can occur even when we’re not prepared for them. The most common holiday-related injuries include: Cooking injuries. Thanksgiving is a holiday about food and family – and with too many cooks in the kitchen trying to keep the turkey moist and the gravy hot, the increases [...]

Nov 14, 2014

Winter Weather Leads to Some Serious Car Crashes

By T. Scott Jones|November 14th, 2014|Auto Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments

November 13th brought snow and sleet to Memphis – and that weather has been named the reason for about dozens of car crashes, some of which proved fatal. This storm may have been a fluke, but if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that weather can change in the blink of an eye. Being prepared for storms can help keep you and your family members safe this winter. What do I do if [...]

Nov 6, 2014

Even Prince Harry Can Get Caught in a High-Speed Collision

By T. Scott Jones|November 6th, 2014|Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments

Recently Prince Harry's motorcade was speeding along a London road trying to get him to a sporting event when one of his police escort on a motorcycle smashed head-on into a Prius. The emergency responders had to cut the driver of the Prius out of the car, and the motorcyclist was catapulted 30 feet down the road, according to the Daily Mail. Both the driver of the car and the officer on the motorcycle had to [...]

Oct 30, 2014

Could Melissa Rivers Bring a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in the Death of Joan Rivers?

By T. Scott Jones|October 30th, 2014|Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death|0 Comments

When comedienne Joan Rivers went into the Yorkville Endoscopy Clinic in New York for a routine procedure on her throat, no one expected that she would leave the place in full cardiac arrest. She passed away a week later on September 4th at the age of 81. When a loved one passes away while in the care of medical doctors and other professionals the family's first thought is often that something went terribly wrong – that [...]

Oct 17, 2014

Taking a Stand Against Domestic Violence

By T. Scott Jones|October 17th, 2014|Domestic Violence|0 Comments

You can’t even turn on the news these days without hearing some awful story about a football player or a musician – or even a politician – who has been beating his wife or kids. And while stories like this make us sick to our stomachs, they have had one positive effect: they’re raising awareness throughout the country about domestic violence and the prevailing, systematic destruction it’s had on families across all borders of age, race [...]

Oct 15, 2014

Congratulations on Being Named to CityView’s Top Attorneys in 2014!

By T. Scott Jones|October 15th, 2014|Auto Accidents, Awards and Recognitions, Criminal Defense, DUI, Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death|0 Comments

If we can, we’d like to take a minute to express our utter joy and our heartfelt congratulations to attorneys Scott Jones, Mandy Hancock and Chris Beavers on being named to CityView Magazine’s Top Attorneys in 2014 list! We’re incredibly proud of our colleagues – but if you’ll permit us to brag a little bit, we’re not very surprised that they won. Scott, Mandy and Chris bring such passion and vigor to the courtroom and to [...]

Sep 19, 2014

How Traumatic Brain Injury Can Impact Your Earning Power

By T. Scott Jones|September 19th, 2014|Personal Injury, Uncategorized|0 Comments

One injury commonly sustained in catastrophic accidents is a traumatic brain injury. Unlike with broken ribs or limbs that can heal and be restored to regular function, depending on the nature and severity of the TBI you may not be able to recover and get back to doing the same kind of work you were doing before the accident. A good personal injury attorney knows how to assess the impact that a traumatic brain injury might [...]

Sep 4, 2014

Cops and Tourists Can Kill You: Keeping Safe while on the Move

By T. Scott Jones|September 4th, 2014|Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments

If you’ve been out on Rt. 129 in the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed an increase in police officers stationed along the way. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says it’s out there to help stranded drivers, but it’s a safe bet that they’re looking for people who are driving or riding recklessly around those 318 serves.Look, we’re thrilled that the cops want to keep us all safe – but there’s a chance that their presence is [...]

Aug 28, 2014

Insurance Loopholes Could Mean You’re Stuck with the Bill after a Car Crash

By T. Scott Jones|August 28th, 2014|Auto Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments

If you’re like most people, you buy car and homeowners insurance because A) it’s the law, and B) you assume it’ll be there to help you if something goes wrong. So if your home in Knoxville burns down because of a faulty wire or if you crash your car in Loudon, your insurance is there to help you defray the costs. Unless, of course, your home is hit by a car driven by a person with [...]

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