Use Uber or Lyft for a Ride to the Doctor? It’s a Possibility
Uber and Lyft have quickly become the top rideshare companies in the United States. These companies provide rides for any customer for any reason. Need to get to the store? Use an app to order [...]
Crashes Involving Buses and Large Trucks Are on the Rise
The latest statistics available for crashes involving buses and large trucks are from 2016, and they have been made available by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The statistics are quite shocking when you [...]
Tennessee Doctors Can Earn Big Bucks by Denying Disability Claims
Doctors in Tennessee are being contracted to review claims submitted by Tennesseans for Social Security Disability benefits, with many of them reviewing thousands of cases per year for high payouts. The doctors are hired by [...]
The Dangers of E-Scooters
Electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, are becoming more and more popular in cities all around the country. Nashville, Memphis, and Jackson are no exception. As the e-scooter phenomenon continues to grow in Tennessee, lawmakers [...]
Rh Incompatibility and Birth Injuries – Can I Sue for Negligence If I’m Not Tested?
When a mother is Rh negative and her baby is Rh positive, this is called Rh incompatibility. Blood that is Rh positive possesses an Rh factor, which refers to a specific type of antigen. Your [...]
Wrongful Death Claims in Tennessee
If your loved one is killed because of another person’s negligence, you may be able to make a wrongful death claim. Here, Sadler Bailey explains who can bring a claim, and how compensation is handled. [...]
Is It Better to Settle a Medical Malpractice Claim, or to Go to Trial?
Among the multitude of medical malpractice lawsuits filed every year, only about 50% go to trial, according to a Business Insurance report. Less than 5% of these lawsuits result in a verdict. More than 95% [...]
Distracted Driving Laws in Tennessee
The distracted driving laws in Tennessee have been around for a long time, but it seems like more recently with cellphones and texting, and things like that, the drivers are becoming more and more [...]
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 [...]
