Wrongful Death

• 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...

• Traffic Deaths Fall as Gas Prices Soar

  Rob McKinney | July 25, 2008 5:38 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  One good thing has come out of the soaring gas prices, Traffic deaths have decreased. Thirty one states report that highway traffic deaths have decreased since the gas crisis.The last time...

• Prevent Drowning Deaths This Fourth Of July

  Rob McKinney | July 03, 2008 8:51 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  As our great country celebrates it's birthday tomorrow , please be careful around the pools and lakes. This year alone Tennessee has been shocked at the drowning deaths of two children in...

• Claim Filed Againist San Francisco Zoo

  Rob McKinney | March 30, 2008 10:23 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  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 ? ...

• Civil Justice System has been Sold(2)

  Rob McKinney | February 27, 2008 4:10 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  The American Civil Justice System has been sold to the highest bidder---and the results are in! Big Business has bought the Civil Justice System. The founding fathers put in place the right for all people to have a trial by jury. The jury system has worked to protect citizens in a variety of cases, from the Pinto fire explosion to the Exxon Valdez oil spill. It is the only way to make...

• 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...

• Tennessee Titans Move for Dismissal in Pacman Case

  Rob McKinney | January 09, 2008 7:51 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  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...

• The Loss of a Loved One

  Rob McKinney | January 06, 2008 10:53 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  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 CommentsNashville, TN

  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 CommentsNashville, TN

  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...