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• Claim Filed Againist San Francisco Zoo

  Rob McKinney | March 30, 2008 10:23 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Wrongful Death

  A claim has been filed againist the San Francisco Zoo by two brothers who were attacked by an escaped tiger. A friend of theirs was killed by the tiger. The brothers are alleging the zoo was negligent in preventing the animal attack. Dog bite cases and animal cases are common in Tennessee . What is the law in Tennessee on dog bite cases or animal cases ? ...

• Hulk Hogan Sued for Son's Car Accident

  Rob McKinney | March 25, 2008 4:51 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Wrestler Hulk Hogan was sued in Florida by the family of a man who was critically injured in an accident involving Hogan's son. It is alleged that the Hulkster knew his son liked to speed and race other drivers. The purpose of the post today is when can a parent be sued for the acts of his child. The Family Pupose Doctrine is one instance a parent can be sued...

• Proving Your Medical Expenses

  Rob McKinney | March 13, 2008 3:06 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Proving your medical bills is a hard problem for most of my clients to understand. The general public assumes that once you get treatment for your injuries in a truck accident case that you simply provide your medical bills to the insurance company. If your lawsuit is filed, you have to prove your medical bills by taking medical proof by way of depositions. There are three...

• Update on Cellphone Distractions

  Rob McKinney | March 10, 2008 4:50 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  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...

• Make Sure That Windshield Is Clean

  Rob McKinney | March 07, 2008 7:14 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Snow and ice are predicted for Middle Tennessee this weekend. Make sure your windsheild is free from anything limiting your ability to see. A driver in Nashville , Tennessee did not clean his windsheild and a young boy went to the hospital with a broken leg. Clarence Hawkins failed to clear the dew from his windsheild and struck a young boy walking to school. Mr Hawkins told police he...

• Cellphone Accident Case Settles For Millions

  Rob McKinney | March 06, 2008 2:46 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  A Georgia woman recovered a $ 5.2 million dollar settlement from a paper company whose employee was using a cell phone. Debra Ford was rear-ended by a company car that was owned by International Paper Co. The key issue was whether the employee was using her cellphone at the time of the car accident. The driver of the company car did not remember driving the last mile before the...

• Insurance Coverage in Tractor Trailer Truck Cases

  Rob McKinney | March 05, 2008 5:11 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

  Congress enacted laws to make sure the public was protected for motor vehicle accidents involving big trucks. Federal regulations impose minimum insurance coverage of $750,000 for non-hazordous commerical carriers with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 or more pounds . All truck companies are required to have their policies endorsed. This endorsement creates an obligation...

• Insurance Coverage in Tractor Trailer Truck Cases(2)

  Rob McKinney | March 05, 2008 5:11 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

  Congress enacted laws to make sure the public was protected for motor vehicle accidents involving big trucks. Federal regulations impose minimum insurance coverage of $750,000 for non-hazardous commerical carriers with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 or more pounds . All truck companies are required to have their policies endorsed. This endorsement creates an obligation...

• Motorcycle Safety(3)

  Rob McKinney | March 02, 2008 9:44 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Last week , our office accepted a motorcycle accident case. My client was seriously injured when an elderly lady turned right in front of his motorcycle . She was cited for failure to yield. The motorcycle he was riding is commonly refered to as a crotch rocket . Those bikes are not as noticeable as some of the other bikes on the streets. Therefore , visibilty is always an...