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• Fire Safety in Nursing Homes

  Rob McKinney | November 01, 2006 5:14 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  I am following the NHC nursing home fire case here in Nashville , Tennessee with great interest . The case is set for trial in April of 2007 . Fire Safety should be a grave concern for these nursing homes in Middle Tennessee . The Tennessee Legislature has enacted some strong laws on fire safety . No later than August 1, 2004 any nursing home that is not...

• Halloween Safety

  Rob McKinney | October 31, 2006 7:25 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Happy Halloween ! Children"s safety is very important to me . I have three children and their safety as well as your chilren's safety is critical .Tonight let's be extra careful . Make sure your children can see in their costumes . Have them carry a flashlight or wear something reflective . Finally, stay in well-lighted areas instead of running across stranger's yards...

• Motorcycle Safety

  Rob McKinney | October 30, 2006 7:12 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Everyone seems to be riding motorcycles these days . On weekends , I notice a ton of people riding for pleasure .The motorcycle accident cases that I am handling all involve drivers not paying attention to the road. The October edition of the Tennessee Motorcyclist gives some tips for motorcycle safety . A motorcycle can easily be hidden in a...

• Starting Your Case

  Rob McKinney | October 28, 2006 11:20 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  I have handled cases from a rearend car crash to a wrongful death case invoving a tractor trailor truck.A small claim is just as important to me as a big case , because I like to help people recover from something they did not cause or create . Insurance companies drag their feet in settling cases.How can you get the case moving faster ? I finally rethought...

• Drunk Drivers

  Rob McKinney | October 26, 2006 3:54 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  I have been discussing punitive damages in car accidents and truck accidents this week . A main area of punitive damages claims can be presented in a case againist a drunk drivers .The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration reports that alcohol related crashes accounted for 38 % of all highway fatalities . Under current Tennessee Law , a...

• Punitive damages(3)

  Rob McKinney | October 25, 2006 5:29 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  This week I have been discussing when punitive damages apply . My personal opinion is that they rarely apply under Tennessee law except in tractor trailer crashes or when you have been hit by a D.U.I. driver . Here is a short list of what the jury would have to consider . The jury can consider several factors in awarding punitive damages .The defendant's...

• Punitive Damages(2)

  Rob McKinney | October 24, 2006 7:59 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Yesterday , I wrote about punitive damages . Today , The Nashville Tennessean reported a truck driver plead guilty to reckless homicide for causing a fiery truck wreck on Interstate 24 that killed a career soldier and his daughter . This is one example of why punitive damages are important . The courts have provided clear defintions for the elements of punitive damages . ...

• Punitive Damages

  Rob McKinney | October 23, 2006 5:46 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Punitive damages are rare in the ordinary car wreck case . The exception is in the tractor trailer truck accidents . These truck companies are overseeing these big trucks that travel our interstate system . The truck companies may be liable for punitive damages in certain cases . The Tennessee Supreme Court revised the quidelines for puntive...

• Workers Compensation

  Rob McKinney | October 18, 2006 7:45 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  The Governor of Tennessee and the Tennessee Legislature has severely limited a injured worker's right for fair compensation . The worker' compensation act limits the amount one can recover for the loss of a loved one. Therefore, it is important to look at who caused the injury or death in these accidents. When an injury or death is caused by the negligence...

• Fire Safety

  Rob McKinney | October 11, 2006 7:50 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  I was reading the Nashville Tennessean Newspaper this morning about an apartment house fire . The paper reported that the fire started on the first floor . Hopefully , no one was injured and my blessings go out to those families . This article reminded me of the importance of fire safety to prevent serious injuries from house fires .I am currently handling a fire case that...