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• Pedestrian Safety

  Rob McKinney | January 30, 2008 4:19 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  At night when I am driving home , I see a number of walkers and joggers out exercising . Most do not wear any reflective clothing or use any lights . I almost hit one person . I thought i would look up the law on the use of the roadways by walkers and joggers in general. Under Tennessee law , a pedestrian has to use ordinary care for his own safety which may include keeping a...

• Statute of Limitations in Tennessee

  Rob McKinney | January 28, 2008 5:04 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

  I talked to an attorney from Cleveland , Ohio today who ran across my blog . He asked a simple question about the statute of limitations in Tennessee as it relates to a truck accident case . The statue of limitations refers to when you must file your lawsuit . The time varies from state to state . Under Tennessee law , you have ONE YEAR from the date of the accident to file your...

• Wal-Mart Takes Accident Victim's Cash

  Rob McKinney | January 16, 2008 5:25 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

  A Wal-Mart employee was left brain damaged and in a wheel chair as a result of a tractor-trailer accident . The insurance company settled her case for $700,000. She was unable to work and was left with $ 417,000. after expenses to take care of her for the rest of her life . However , Wal-Mart sued her for her settlement and got it . According to the Wall Street Journal , a clause in...

• Insurance Companies Overcharge Customers

  Rob McKinney | January 14, 2008 10:12 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Well, I knew that insurance companies overcharge their clients and underpay the claims for years , but now there is evidence to support my belief . The Consumer Federation of America reports that insurance companies "methodically overcharge consumers , cut back on coverage and underpay claims". A study released by Consumers Union stated that insurance companies overcharge by an...

• Tennessee Titans Move for Dismissal in Pacman Case

  Rob McKinney | January 09, 2008 7:51 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Wrongful Death

  The Tenneessee Titans have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit involving Adam "Pac Man" Jones in Las Vegas, Nevada. The victims of the shooting have alleged that the Titans are somehow responsible for the injuries sustained as a result of the shooting. I have not read the motion, however, I presume counsel for the Titans are alleging the Titans could not have foreseen the...

• Circus Comes to Nashville Today

  Rob McKinney | January 08, 2008 1:45 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Today, the circus came to Nashville. The circus will be here for approximately six months. The circus to which I am referring is also known as the Tennessee State Legislature. The question is not how many laws they will pass but how many of the representatives will get into trouble while it is in session. The Republican agenda is clearly set by Rep. Jason Mumpower. First, Mr. Mumpower...

• Driverless Cars Predicted To Cut Traffic Deaths

  Rob McKinney | January 07, 2008 5:20 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  General Motors announced plans for a driverless car which could be on the market in ten years . Much of the technology is in place for these super cars to head to the road . A key benefit of this technology will be safer roads and reducing the 42,000 traffic deaths that happen in the U.S. each year . Ninety-five percent of these accidents are caused by human mistakes . The...

• The Loss of a Loved One

  Rob McKinney | January 06, 2008 10:53 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Wrongful Death

  The loss of a loved one brings with it a rush of emotions . It is especially true if the loss happens in a sudden or tragic accident . I came across an article that had a few good ideas on how the handle the loss . First , cry . The problem starts when people try to avoid grief . The emotions are bottled up inside you . Grief is not an illness that can be cured . Second , take...

• Liability of Schools for Childrens Safety(2)

  Rob McKinney | January 04, 2008 8:07 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Wrongful Death

  Yesterday , I wrote on the topic of school liability for injuries to children . The Tennessee Court's have held that " society places a significant responsibilty upon school officials to provide a safe enviroment for our children". However , the schools are not the insurers of our child's safety . Are schools liable for assaults by one student againist another ? Maybe. ...

• Nashville School Assault Case Goes On

  Rob McKinney | January 03, 2008 8:03 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Wrongful Death

  Two Nashville Tennesse school students are still seeking justice from being victims of a sexual assault from a fellow student . In 2006 , two students were sexually assaulted on a school bus . The families are fighting in Federal Court to discover the number of assaults that happen on Nashville school buses . One of the bedrock elements of personal injury law is one must have a...

• Tennessee Holiday Traffic Deaths Down

  Rob McKinney | January 02, 2008 9:12 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported at least nine people were killed in car or truck accidents in Tennessee over the holiday period . Last year over sixteen people were killed in traffic accidents . In one accident , the driver was not wearing a seat belt . One of the basic safety rules is to always wear your seat belt to prevent serious injuries . It looks like the increased DUI...