Here are the results from the jury trials in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee Circuit Court in October 2011:
– 3 trials, two defense verdicts, one hung jury
– Settled after 6 days of trial
As a Tennessee medical malpractice attorney for more than 30 years I strongly recommend that you do not attempt to sue any health care provider without the assistance of a lawyer who is experienced in handling health care liability cases. This is complicated, expensive, time-consuming litigation. You don’t want to do it without a lawyer, and quite frankly you don’t want to hire a lawyer who lacks substantial experience in this type of litigation.
I have heard that formal notice must be given to each person who is to be sued in a medical malpractice case. What is that all about?
We wrote about fires in the operating room just a few weeks ago. Now, it has happened again, this time to a woman who has having surgery in a Florida operating room.
Our earlier post about operating room fires contained lots of information how the 650 or so operating room fires could be avoided. These incidents are an outrage, and the fact that they continue to occur is an outrage.
If you or a family member are injured in an operating room fire, please contact our office for a free consultation. John Day has been representing Tennessee medical malpractice victims for over 30 years.
Instant soups are causing serious burn injuries, particularly to children.
A recent report by NPR reveals that instant soups are dangerous because of the way the cups are designed. The cups are tall, lightweight, and have an unstable base that makes them tip over easily.
NPR "learned that [burns from instant soups" is a common phenomenon, with children being the most frequent victims. Eight of the 12 hospitals said they see the injury several times a week. One hospital located in Washington D.C. says they regularly see 5-6 patients a week with the injury, especially during the colder months."
My 22 year-old brother died in a car accident in Clarksville, Tennessee after being hit by a drunk driver. Do I have a right to sue for his death?
I am about to interview a lawyer about truck accident case. What role should the personality of the lawyer make in my decision?
Lawyers are people (really!) and have different personalities. There are some inaccuracies in every generalization, but most lawyers would agree that lawyers who successfully try personal injury and wrongful death cases tend to more aggressive than passive, more self-confident (or perhaps even arrogant) than unusually humble, and better communicators than certain other types of lawyers. Frankly, lawyers who lack self-confidence or who cannot effectively communicate do not belong in courtrooms.
Thus, before you hire a Tennessee personal injury and wrongful death lawyer you need to meet the lawyer. Do not rely solely on a commercial or a website description of the lawyer or the lawyer’s firm. Sit down and talk with the lawyer, preferably in the lawyer’s office, and try to figure out if (a) the lawyer is the type of person you want to work with during the pendency of your case; and (b) the lawyer is the type of person you want as your advocate before a jury if your case has to be tried. Use your common sense in making this decision.
I am thinking about hiring a lawyer to help me with a dog-bite case involving injuries to my child. Can I find out if my lawyer has ever been disciplined by the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility?
Yes.
Lawyers are regulated by the Tennessee Supreme Court through the Board of Professional Responsibility. The Board of Professional Responsibility investigates lawyers that are accused of violating the ethical standards of the legal profession, which are set forth in Rule 7 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. A lawyer who violates the rules can be sanctioned by the Board of Professional Responsibility. The sanctions can be a private reprimand or as serious as disbarment, which means that the lawyer is prohibited for practicing law for some period of years or even life.
