D.U.I. OFFENSE D.U.I Offense in Tennessee, it is illegal for a person to drive or be in control of an automobile or any motor-driven vehicle (which includes golf carts, tractors and motorized scooters) on any public road, highway, street, alley, parking lot, or any other premises frequented by the public while under the influence of any intoxicant (including both illegal drugs and … [Read more...]
JONES ACT A/K/A MARITIME LAW
JONES ACT A/K/A MARITIME LAW The Merchant Marine Act (commonly known as the Jones Act A/K/A Maritime Law was enacted in 1920 (46 U.S.C.A. § 688) to provide a remedy to sailors (the right to sue their employers) for injuries or death resulting from the negligence of an owner, a master or a fellow sailor of a vessel. No matter how or why a sailor (seaman) was injured, certain medical and living … [Read more...]
PERMANENT DISABILITY
PERMANENT DISABILITY-PERSONAL INJURY Ballentine's Law Dictionary defines a permanent disability is one that "will remain with a person throughout" his or her lifetime, or he or she will not recover, or "that in all possibility, will continue indefinitely." Unfortunately, permanent disabilities from accidents happen far too often. Determining the extent of the injury is very important in … [Read more...]
PERMANENT DISABILITY
PERSONAL INJURY – PERMANENT DISABILITY Ballentine's Law Dictionary defines a permanent disability is one that "will remain with a person throughout" his or her lifetime, or he or she will not recover, or "that in all possibility, will continue indefinitely." Unfortunately, permanent disabilities from accidents happen far too often. Determining the extent of the injury is very important in … [Read more...]
WHEN IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT
WHEN IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT When in an auto accident-DO NOT: • Leave the scene of the accident. • Try to move any injured person. • Lose your temper. • Take the blame for the accident. Simply be truthful and explain to the officer your version of how the accident occurred, keeping in mind that any statement made by you is an admission by you and admissible in court and will likely be written … [Read more...]
INJURY CASE -LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
PERSONAL INJURY – LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Loss of Consortium – Consists of several elements, encompassing not only material services, but such intangibles as society, guidance, companionship and sexual relations. Black’s Law Dictionary, Sixth Edition. Damages in a personal injury case are usually clear cut. It is easy to see on paper how much a person has spent on medical bills or the amount of … [Read more...]
UPS TRUCK AND CAR COLLIDE IN MEMPHIS
UPS TRUCK AND CAR COLLIDE IN MEMPHIS – ONE KILLED, ONE CRITICAL On Tuesday evening, October 27, 2015, Andrew Morris made many bad decisions. Mr. Morris was driving westbound on Winchester Road when he decided to turn left toward a private driveway, However, he did so in the path of a UPS truck that was traveling eastbound on Winchester, which struck the passenger side of the Dodge Avenger Mr. … [Read more...]
An Element of Damages in a Personal Injury Case- Loss of Earning Capacity
PERSONAL INJURY – LOSS OF EARNING CAPACITY Loss of Earning Capacity - Damages that can be awarded in a personal injury case when an injury has reduced your chances of earning money in the future by working. If your injury is severe enough that you are unable to work or return to work making the same amount of earnings, another part of your injury settlement you are entitled to be … [Read more...]
An Element of Damages in a Personal Injury Case – Loss of Income
PERSONAL INJURY – LOSS OF INCOME Loss of Income - wages or benefits that are lost due to injury from an accident. As part of your injury settlement you are entitled to be reimbursed for lost income because of the accident and your resulting injuries. This will include the time you are unable to work at all and time that you miss because you are undergoing treatment for your injuries … [Read more...]
An Element of Damages in a Personal Injury Case – Medical Expenses
PERSONAL INJURY – MEDICAL EXPENSES Medical Expenses - Any cost incurred in the treatment of an injury. Some typical medical expenses that are included in a personal injury lawsuit: emergency services (i.e., ambulance and/or helicopter transport), hospital bills, diagnostic testing expenses, doctor visits, surgery costs, therapy and rehabilitation costs, costs of prescription medicines. … [Read more...]