Tennessee Injury Law Center

November 24, 2025

The Danger of Thanksgiving Eve

Regardless of whether you call it Blackout Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve, Whiskey Wednesday or Drinksgiving, the day before Thanksgiving is popular for excessive drinking. More recently, Green Wednesday has entered the nomenclature, and it refers to those who prefer marijuana to, or in addition to, alcohol on the day before Thanksgiving. The day before Thanksgiving is a popular day for partying for several reasons. First, college kids and young adults return to their hometown for the Thanksgiving holiday and are eager to socialize and catch-up with old friends. In addition, plenty of folks get off work and are ready to unwind knowing they have the next day off from work. As a result, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration reports that the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is one of the deadliest days of the year for drunk driving. Here are some things you can do to protect yourself and others. Continue reading

November 18, 2025

College Hazing and Injury Claims

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

At this time of year, across college campuses, fraternity hazing is well underway. The pinnacle of fraternity hazing is “Hell Week”, which is typically the last step before formal initiation into a fraternity. Hell Week and the rest of the pledge process are often characterized by physically demanding activities, sleep, drink and food deprivation, forced consumption of alcohol and nicotine (vapes, Zyn pouches, etc.), paddling or other forms of physical abuse, humiliation, exposure to extreme cold or heat, etc. The pledges’ eagerness to join a fraternity makes them easy targets for mental and physical abuse that can often result in injury or death. Is hazing illegal? Who can be held responsible? Continue reading

November 10, 2025

Can I Use an AI Tool to Help Me Represent Myself For an Injury Claim Arising From a Car Accident?

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

The short answer is “Yes”. You absolutely can use an AI tool to help you handle your claim yourself. But the better question is this: Should you use an AI tool to handle your own personal injury claim? We believe the answer to that question is “No.” Allow us to explain. Continue reading

August 19, 2025

Back to School for Students and Drivers

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

Public schools in Middle Tennessee have already started and tomorrow marks the first day of school for private schools. Of course, this means more drivers on the road during rush hour, more pedestrians and bikers and, of course, more buses. Do you know important Tennessee laws regarding pedestrians and bikers? Do you know under which circumstances you do not have to stop for a school bus with activated lights? Take our true/false quiz and see what grade you receive on driver safety. Continue reading

August 1, 2025

Never Say Never: Retained Sponge or Object After Surgery

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

A “never event” in medicine is an event that should not happen. It is generally considered a serious, preventable medical error that, in an ideal world, should not occur. One example of a “never event” is when a surgeon and the surgical team leave a sponge or medical device in a patient. Sponges are the most common foreign object left in patients but guide wires, devices, pieces of devices and even surgical instruments have been left in patients. Read on to learn which surgeries carry the highest risk, the symptoms a patient can experience if a sponge or other object is left and your legal rights if this should happen to you or someone you love. Continue reading

July 14, 2025

Will Injury Lawsuits Replace Federal Oversight and Enforcement for Defective Products, Food and Pharmaceuticals?

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

In the first quarter of 2025, the number of recalled products in our country rose 25%. Primarily, the increase was a result of more recalls related to food, drink and pharmaceuticals, although consumer products had their highest number of recalls in 14 years. Interestingly, these increases come against a backdrop of an understaffed agency. The Government Accounting Office has reported that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been understaffed for inspections since 2018, during the Biden administration. However, with the cuts by DOGE that were approved by the Trump administration, the FDA’s budget and staffing has been reduced even further. The unfortunate but obvious prediction is that there will be more recalls and more injuries to the American public. Continue reading

April 29, 2025

Driven to Distraction

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

In a recent survey where drivers were asked to rank the driving behaviors that worried them the most, distracted driving was at the top of the list, ranking above both speeding and aggressive driving. In fact, 78% of drivers believe that distracted driving is a safety issue on their roadways. Unfortunately, they are right. In a recent Nationwide Insurance survey, 20% of drivers admit to texting while driving, 15% use social media, 13% actually watch videos and 11% write or read emails while driving. Most people would agree that all of this is distracted driving. But, what about simply talking on the phone? Is hands-free cellphone use any better? What about talking with passengers in the car? What about listening to the radio? Continue reading

April 17, 2025

National Dog Bite Prevention Week

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

Nearly every week, we get a call seeking representation after a dog bite or dog attack. The victims range from Amazon and UPS drivers to neighbors out walking their own dog. Sadly, more than 50% of all dog bite and dog attack victims are children. Because of their smaller stature, children are less able to defend themselves and often receive facial and neck bites that often can require plastic surgery to prevent serious scarring.

Unfortunately, man’s best friend can cause serious injuries and can even be deadly. In fact, the 2007 legislative act that significantly changed Tennessee dog bite law is named after Dianna Acklen who was mauled to death while out walking. Read on to learn what to do in the event of a confrontation with an aggressive dog, your responsibilities as a dog owner and what to do if you or someone you love is bitten or attacked by a dog. Continue reading

March 31, 2025

April Fools’ Day

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

Ah, April Fools’ Day, a day on which people commonly play practical jokes because what better day to play a practical joke then on the day when people are expecting it. So tricky! Nonetheless, at The Law Offices of John Day, we thought we would play along. Which of these Tennessee roadway/safety laws is an April Fools’ joke? Can you spot the fake? Continue reading

March 21, 2025

The Rule of Law: Why Should You Care?

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

The Rule of Law is critical to democracy. At its core, it means that everyone must follow and obey the law regardless of how much money you have, regardless of what position you hold and regardless of who you know. By adhering to the Rule of Law, we essentially agree that everyone is going to play by the same rules. The Rule of Law affects our lives every single day. It affects our rights; it affects our economy, and it affects our trust in our government. As lawyers, we are deeply committed to the rule of law and judicial independence and here are some reasons why you should be committed to those things as well: Continue reading