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• Not All Crooks Carry Guns

  Rob McKinney | October 11, 2008 4:45 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  After weeks of news reports of all the financial problems , I have come to the conclusion that not all crooks carry guns. They carry paper and pens. The Wall Street Fat Cats have stolen more...

• Fire and Explosion Cases

  Rob McKinney | October 08, 2008 3:36 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  This week is fire prevention week . For some reason, October is the month with the largest number of house fires. Let's review a couple of safety tips. Cooking causes the largest number of...

• The Liquor Industry Makes Great Laws

  Rob McKinney | July 27, 2008 3:18 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Laws on the liability of liquor stores and bars selling liquor or beer is commonly referred to as dram shop laws. I submit that liquor stores and bars have a duty not to sell alcoholic...

• Protecting Your Children From The Monsters

  Rob McKinney | June 02, 2008 12:31 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  I am shocked when I read the morning paper and I learn of some teacher or care giver being charged with sexual assault on our children. The school system hires them to educate and protect our...

• S’morestick Kits Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk

  Jenny Albano | April 16, 2008 5:48 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Grand Carnival LLC, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling "S'morestick Kits" because the chocolate pieces in the kit contains milk that is not included in the product's ingredients. People who...

• Update on Cellphone Distractions

  Rob McKinney | March 10, 2008 4:50 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  A new study reports that simply listening to a cellphone distracts drivers. Several states ban drivers from using cellphones while driving but allow hands-free cellphone use. Most drivers think hands-free cellphone use is safe, however new studies show it can be just as distracting. Neuroscientist Marcel Just found that "Listening while driving led to a significant deterioration in...

• Big Business Controls Justice in Tennessee

  Rob McKinney | February 25, 2008 8:11 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Big Business has taken over the court system. First , the nursing home industry is pushing for damage caps on nursing home lawsuits. The nursing home groups want to put a $ 500,000 monetary cap on nursing home lawsuits. This proposal comes when the nursing home care is at an alltime low in terms of quality patient care. Second , the Bush Adminstration is pushing for the appointment of a...

• Yamaha Rhino Accident Cases(2)

  Rob McKinney | February 22, 2008 4:18 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Our office is now investigating Yamaha Rhino accident cases. Yamaha Rhinos are all terrain vehicles where a driver and passenger sit side by side. In September 2006, Yamaha issued a warning letter to all owners. The warning stated "if you are in a situation where the vehicle is tipping over, do not put your arm or leg outside the vehicle to try to stop it.You could be severely injured.You...

• Child Deaths Prompt Recall

  Rob McKinney | September 24, 2007 8:05 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Close to one million Simplicity and Graco beds have been recalled . Three children were trapped and suffocated to death . It appears the bed was put together improperly by the consumers which created a gap in which the child became trapped. I handled a similar case a few years ago involving a bed made by Vail Products in which the same type of problem caused numerous deaths . The...

• Drug and Alcohol Testing in Truck Wreck Cases

  Rob McKinney | September 21, 2007 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Yesterday was my first post on the ten most important rules to know about a truck accident case . Today , it is drug and alcohol testing issues . C.F.R. Section 382.303 provides the rules on post accident drug and alcohol testing . The rule requires as soon as practicable following an accident involving a commerical vehicle the driver shall test for alcohol under certain...