- Rob McKinney | November 30, 2006 3:05 PM |
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Wrongful DeathOver the holiday weekend , three people were killed in seperate car accidents in Hendersonville , Tennessee . One was caused by a second-time D.U.I. offender . The second death occurred not in the accident , but when he fell 28 feet as he was trying to avoid traffic . These accidents happened on Vietnam Veterans Parkway . The last accident involved a young driver who did...
- Rob McKinney | November 29, 2006 5:13 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsYes ! Local governments such as Davidson County , Williamson County , Rutherford County as well as all other counties can be sued under certain circumstances . The Governmental Tort LIabilty Act sets the standard on when you can sue local governments . One can sue for car accidents and other similar personal injury claims . There are some limitations . You are capped on...
- Rob McKinney | November 29, 2006 7:47 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsOne problem that comes up over and over is the issue of pre-existing injuries in car and truck accident cases . Yesterday , an insurance attorney was taking my clients deposition and the sole purpose was to focus on her problems she had before the accident .The goal is to frame the issue that your client was hurt anyway and they are just looking for money . In this case , my...
- Rob McKinney | November 28, 2006 7:42 AM |
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Wrongful DeathOver the Thanksgiving weekend , an automobile accident on I-24 near Joelton, Tennessee claimed two lives . From the reports , the deaths may have been avoided if the victims were wearing thier seatbelts . It always troubles me to read or hear of these stories of if " they were only wearing their seltbelt " . During this holiday season , I would like to sress two things . One...
- Rob McKinney | November 27, 2006 5:10 PM |
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Nursing Home & Elder AbuseOne of my principles is that my law office should give back to the community in both time , money and help to others . So , I am providing Free Living Wills to anyone who would like one . Please post your e-mail address or other address in the comment section and I will get one to you as soon as possible . a living will is a written declaration stating one's dersires for...
- Rob McKinney | November 24, 2006 9:02 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsDemonstrative evidence is visual evidence which helps tell your story to the jury . In todays world , it is much easier to show a jury what happened rather than tell them what happened . We are rapidly becoming a more visual society . Diagrams of the accident scene is an excellant tool to illustrate what happened . Sometimes investigators or artists can recreate the scene ,...
- Rob McKinney | November 22, 2006 11:40 AM |
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Nursing Home & Elder AbuseThe nursing home fire lawsuits in Nashville , Tennessee have finally been settled after three years . A fire started at the National Healthcare Facility on Patterson Street on Sept. 25 , 2003 . The plaintiffs alleged exposed wiring on the electric bed hand controls , lack of training of personal , and numerous safety violations . Hopefully, the trial court will now unseal...
- Rob McKinney | November 21, 2006 3:24 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsTo a parent , the greatest fear is your child will be injured . Yesterday that fear came true for several families in Huntsville , Alabama . A school bus filled with over 30 students flipped off an interstate overpass .The accident killed at least three students and injured several others critically . No seat belts were in the school bus . My best wishes goes out to those...
- Rob McKinney | November 21, 2006 1:29 PM |
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Tractor-Trailer AccidentsAfter your lawsuit is filed and written discovery is completed , one of the first things to happen is your deposition will be taken . A deposition is a formal question and answer session that is either videotaped or taken by a court reporter . The insurance attorney is trying to find out the details of the case such as liabilty and your damages. I would like to you you some...
- Rob McKinney | November 20, 2006 7:43 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsTwo stories in the news today worth commenting on . In East Williamson County on Nolensville Road , Two people lost their lives due to a alleged drunk driver .One of the victims was a young child . Secondly , Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) is advocating that all persons convicted of DUI have a ignition interlock device installed on their cars . An ignition interlock...
- Rob McKinney | November 18, 2006 8:46 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsYesterday , I wrote on evaluating your case . There many factors that go into that process . In deciding how much your case is worth , three things are important to insurance defense attorneys .The total amount of your economic damages .Economic damages are your medical bills and your lost wages . Second , the impression you give at your deposition is very important . I will...
- Rob McKinney | November 17, 2006 4:52 PM |
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Tractor-Trailer AccidentsIt is high school football playoff time in Tennessee . There is a big game in Rutherford County tonite . Murfreesboro Riverdale goes up against Smyrna . Good luck to both teams . In football just like your case you need to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses . There are three keys to evaluating your truck accident case . First , you must determine...
- Rob McKinney | November 16, 2006 7:53 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsAfter you have been in a car accident , one of the first things that happens is an insurance adjuster calls you for an interview .The adjuster wants to take a recored statement to determine liability and your injuries . I have come full circle on this issue of recorded statements . Before I started my own firm 10 years ago , I worked in a firm that did personal injury law and...
- Rob McKinney | November 15, 2006 2:18 PM |
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Wrongful DeathThe Tennesse Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court reducing a 16 million dollar jury verdict to 6.5 million dollars . The case involved Vanderbilt University Medical Center here in Nashville . A doctor accidentally removed 90% of a child's bladder . A jury awarded a verdict of 16.5 million in May of 2005 . Can a judge lower a jury verdict ? Under...
- Rob McKinney | November 14, 2006 8:00 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsDrunk driving offenses are the number one cause of death on our highways . I recently attended a 24 hour class on DWI dection based on the guidelines set up by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration (NHSTA) . The numbers were disturbing . It is estimated one out of four drivers is impaired on a daily basis . In 2002 , alcohol-related fatalities...
- Rob McKinney | November 13, 2006 5:35 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsI know I write alot about safety , but it never ceases to amaze me about the crazy things I see . I was going to a seminar in Atlanta this past weekend . Driving down I-75 , I see crazy people doing wheelies and riding side saddle at over 80 mph , Driving in downtown Atlanta is dangerous enough . The vast majority of motorcycle accidents can be prevented . ...
- Rob McKinney | November 09, 2006 2:08 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsI notice more and more people riding bicycles for fun and fitness . Highway 100 in West Nashville , Natchez Trace Parkway , and Shelby Bottoms Greenway are all popular places to ride . What are the traffic laws to prevent bicycle accidents ? The same traffic laws apply to bicycles as it does to cars and trucks . Tennesse Code Annootated 55-8-172...
- Rob McKinney | November 08, 2006 2:34 PM |
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Wrongful DeathWorking on a case today and discovered some law that some might find helpful. If you have been seperated from your spouse and suffer a worker's compensation injury , Be careful how the settlement is worded . The settlement must state the disabilty benefits replace future income . If it does not your spouse maybe entitled to one half of the settlement . See Bilyeu v.Bilyeu...
- Rob McKinney | November 07, 2006 2:58 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsI settled a bicycle accident case today on behalf of one of my clients . The insurance company did their standard tactic of shift the blame to the injured party .While my client was riding his bicycle , he was struck by a car. The insurance company alleged his failure to wear his helmet and not having a light on his bike were factors that created fault on the bicyclist. ...
- Rob McKinney | November 06, 2006 5:39 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsOne of the reasons I started writing this blog was to provide a source of information about public safety issues and how to help you and your family through a crisis .I have enjoyed writing about various issues that I find interesting and helpful . Now , I am encouraging those that read the blog to post or log a question about their case . I will respond within a day except...
- Rob McKinney | November 03, 2006 3:14 PM |
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Nursing Home & Elder AbuseI have been discussing fire safety in nursing homes this week . I thought I would share some common injuries that occur in nursing homes.These injuries are the result of negligent or intentional ommission of care , and failure to properly treat , monitor , assess , and promptly notify a doctor of these problems . Restraint injuries are caused by the...
- Rob McKinney | November 02, 2006 7:34 AM |
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Nursing Home & Elder AbuseYesterday , I was discussing fire safety in nursing homes , such as the smoke alarm requirements , sprinklers , and the fire drills . Later , I discovered the State of Tennessee requires internet posting of whether these safety devices are present in nursing homes . The board for licensing health care facilities shall post on the official state of Tennessee website on the...
- Rob McKinney | November 01, 2006 5:14 PM |
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Nursing Home & Elder AbuseI 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...