Support for Caregivers of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
Many people only think about the challenges that the individual with a traumatic brain injury is going through. While these challenges are usually very hard to cope with, the people caring for these individuals, also known as caregivers, go through hardships and challenges as well. Regardless of if it is your spouse, child, parent, or…
Read MoreDid Tylenol Cause Your Child’s Autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex and widely-debated subject, attracting significant attention over the past decade. One recent aspect of this discussion revolves around the potential link between the use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy and the development of autism in children. The corresponding studies have generated great discussion and public interest, with everyone…
Read MoreEntrapment, Drowning, and Brain Injury: When Are Pool Owners Liable?
Pools are a source for relaxation and relief during the hot summer months we experience here in Tennessee, but they can also be dangerous and even deadly, particularly for young children. Every year, tragic accidents occur at private or public pools, resulting in serious injuries or even fatalities. If your child has been injured at…
Read MoreHow Truck Accidents Differ from Car Accidents: Unique Challenges and Legal Considerations
Truck accidents pose unique challenges compared to car accidents, due to the sheer size, weight, and height of commercial trucks. Truck accidents often result in devastating injuries, extensive property damage, and complex legal implications. Today we want to talk about the ways truck accidents can differ from car accidents. It is important to understand these…
Read MoreInjuries Caused by IV Mistakes: Tennessee Medical Malpractice Lawyers Explain Signs and Liability
It is commonplace during a hospital visit for a patient to receive an administration of IV fluids or medications. This could be for a seemingly innocuous visit such as dehydration due to illness, or for a serious admission such as before or after a major surgery. Through IVs, healthcare providers can administer a broad range of fluids…
Read MoreBariatric Surgery Can Be Deadly
Something like bariatric surgery, or weight-loss surgery, is sometimes highly promoted in our modern culture with more than 30% of adults and 17% of adolescents struggling with obesity in the United States. Many people love the idea of a Gastric Bypass or a Gastric Sleeve procedure since either one can result in substantial weight loss,…
Read MoreWhat is a Nursing Home’s Liability if a Patient Falls While They are Admitted to the Facility?
Just like any other property owner, nursing homes are liable for a resident’s slip and fall on the property under the area of law called premises liability. However, a nursing home may also be liable under a medical negligence legal theory for residents who fall and are seriously injured. As practicing Tennessee nursing home attorneys, we have seen…
Read MoreThomas Greer Selected as a 2023 Memphis Bar Foundation Fellow
Bailey & Greer, PLLC is proud to announce that partner Thomas R. Greer has been invited to join the Memphis Bar Foundation Fellows for 2023. This is a tremendous honor, as only about 1% of all attorneys in Memphis will be invited to join. This year’s reception was held at The University Club of Memphis,…
Read MoreIs It Better to Settle a Medical Malpractice Claim, or to Go to Trial?
In malpractice cases, many hospitals and doctors prefer to settle instead of entering into a trial proceeding that can potentially leave them liable for a much larger judgment. Further, many patients are eager to settle in order to obtain compensation faster and to avoid a difficult and extended legal process that can stretch over several…
Read MorePopular Eye Drops and Ointment Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of EzriCare’s and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears and Eye Ointment due to potential bacterial contamination. Nearly 60 people have been infected, five have lost their vision, and one person lost their life in this outbreak. Bailey & Greer, PLLC has all the details of this…
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