Wrongful Death

• Construction Accidents

  Rob McKinney | February 19, 2007 1:32 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Highway construction cases have been on the rise in the Nashville area . First , three major interstates run thru Nashville . Second , there is plenty of taxpayer money used to finance new road construction. The two main issues I see in these type of cases involve pavement edge drops and faulty transition areas . Pavement edge drops are dangerous when they exceed a drop of...

• When Do You File Your Lawsuit

  Rob McKinney | February 15, 2007 9:39 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  The question that my clients have is when do you file your lawsuit . Simple accident cases can be handled out of court in most cases if they do not involve All State Insurance Company . Once you gather all the facts , medical bills , and lost wage information , we can send a settlement demand to the insurance company . Wrongful Death Cases should be filed immediately in most...

• Building Collapse Kills Worker

  Rob McKinney | February 13, 2007 7:30 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Recently , a building collapsed during demolition in Nashville , Tennessee . A worker was killed as he was removing a natural gas line . At this time , the cause of the collapse is unknown . After a workplace accident , the Tenneessee Occupational Safety and Health Act investgators will make a report on the accident . The employer is required to report all deaths that occur...

• Traffic Deaths Down in Tennessee

  Rob McKinney | February 01, 2007 8:10 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  The Tennessee Department of Safety has reported a drop in traffic deaths state-wide . Nashville , Tennessee is the only place where the fatalities rose . Over 97 people died in Nashville , Davidson County in 2006 . Metro Police spokesman report that the non-use of seat belts is the biggest reason for this high number . Robertson , Sumner , Dickson , and Williamson Counties all...

• I Am Not the Suing Type

  Rob McKinney | December 26, 2006 10:04 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  This morning I got started on my New Years Resolution by exercising . A lady that knew I am an attorney came up to me to discuss her aunt's passing away . Her aunt had been ill and had recently seen her doctor . The doctor did not admit her , but told her to come in Monday to follow up . She passed away over the weekend prior to Christmas . While on the treadmill , she talked about her loss...

• Holiday Fire Safety Tips

  Rob McKinney | December 13, 2006 2:08 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  I have handled several fire and burn cases over the years. It's sad because most of these accidents could have been prevented .The State Fire Marshall's office has listed a couple of fire safety tips to follow . Keep live trees moist abd water daily. Choose a sturdy tree stand . Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from heat sources such as fireplaces and heaters ....

• Accidents in Hendersonville

  Rob McKinney | November 30, 2006 3:05 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Over 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...

• I -24 Accident Claims Two Lives

  Rob McKinney | November 28, 2006 7:42 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Over 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...

• Vanderbilt Verdict Slashed

  Rob McKinney | November 15, 2006 2:18 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  The 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...

• Worker's Compensation

  Rob McKinney | November 08, 2006 2:34 PM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  Working 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...