If I Was Hit by a Car but I Wasn’t Wearing My Seat Belt, Can I Still Collect Damages?
A mandatory seat belt law applies in the state of Tennessee. However, by statute, the failure to wear a seat belt in the state is not admissible into evidence during a lawsuit. As a result, [...]
Claiming Damages if You Were Hurt in a Crash with a Taxi, Uber or Lyft
If you were a passenger in a cab or rideshare vehicle, or if you were in another car entirely, you can make a claim for compensation if you were injured in an accident. Sadler Bailey [...]
Can You Sue If You’re Injured by Someone Saving Your Life?
Imagine yourself at your favorite restaurant, eating your favorite meal. In the middle of the meal, you begin to choke, and a person from another table administers the Heimlich maneuver. In the process of stopping [...]
Are Personal Injury Lawyers Worth the Cost?
It depends. I get calls sometimes from people that have relatively minor problems, and I will say to them, "A lawyer cannot solve $1,000 problem. A lawyer can only make $1,000 problem become a [...]
Meet Attorney Thomas R. Greer
My name is Thomas Greer, and I'm a trial lawyer with Bailey & Greer. The reason that I got into this business, first and foremost, is that I think it's in my blood. My [...]
If I Hit a Someone on an Electric Scooter, Am I Liable for Damages?
Travel by electric scooter is becoming an increasingly popular form of transportation in cities throughout the United States. Companies such as Bird and Lime are renting their e-scooters to riders everywhere; even the rideshare company [...]
Meet Attorney R. Sadler Bailey
My name is Sadler Bailey and I am a trial lawyer, and I'm really proud of that. I look and I see the career paths that most people follow, and they get up in [...]
Deadly Bus Crash on I-30 Leaves One Child Dead, and 45 People Injured
Today, our hearts are breaking for the families and players of the Orange Mound Youth Association. A charter bus traveling in Arkansas, and owned by Scott Shuttle Service in Somerville, crashed: at this time, one [...]
Defective Products, Fires, and Burn Injuries Over the Holidays
For many people, a big part of the holiday season involves transforming their home into a festive, glowing environment full of lights and decorations. However, the season also brings with it its increased share of [...]
Tennessee’s Caps on Medical Liability Damages
People who suffer catastrophic injuries or serious injuries due to medical malpractice often have substantial costs associated with their care. Just a brief stay in a hospital can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars. [...]
