Sexual Exploitation Risks Increased during the COVID-19 Quarantine
The COVID-19 crisis has affected residents of Tennessee in many different ways. There are the clear health dangers. Many people are suffering economically. Memphis and other West Tennessee residents are also trying to cope with the loneliness of being confined to a home or an apartment. Sadly, some adults are preying on one of the…
Read MoreCongratulations, Thomas Greer, on Being Named Outstanding Tennessee Trial Lawyer of the Year!
The team at Bailey & Greer, PLLC is proud to announce the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association has named partner Thomas Greer as their Outstanding Tennessee Trial Lawyer of the Year. Created 55 years ago, the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) works to ensure that everyday citizens, Tennessee families, and small businesses are never deprived of…
Read MoreWill My Case Go to Trial?
It’s a very common, understandable question, and the short answer is “it depends.” It depends on whether or not the insurance company or the corporate wrongdoer on the other side offers you enough money for you to say “I will accept that amount of money and I will not go to trial.” So ultimately…
Read MoreKeeping Pedestrians Safe in West Tennessee
The novel coronavirus has forced many people to stay home and off the roads. Because of this, many individuals and families have started taking walks or jogs around town and, when allowed, in local parks, just for a change in scenery. This has increased the number of pedestrians who are out and about for various…
Read MoreCar Accidents May Have Decreased, But They Haven’t Been Eliminated
The unsung heroes of the coronavirus pandemic are the essential workers who are placing their lives at risk so that West Tennessee residents can stay safe. They deliver our medicine, our food, and other essential products to the shelves of our local stores. Even as Tennessee towns and cities begin the process of reopening, essential…
Read MoreWhy Is It Important to Hire an Attorney after a Tractor-Trailer Wreck?
It’s important to hire an attorney after a tractor-trailer wreck for lots of reasons. The first reason is that tractor-trailer wrecks are more likely to seriously injure somebody because of their weight and their size and their speed. You’re talking about an 80,000 thousand pound vehicle out on the roadway, so even at slow…
Read MoreFederal Courts Are Being Asked to Consolidate COVID-19 Business-Interruption Lawsuits
Businesses throughout Western Tennessee are being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses were forced to close or limit operations. While some business, such as restaurants, are being permitted to reopen – with restrictions – most businesses have lost profits and have had to lay off staff all while still having to pay mortgages…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Out-of-Hospital Births
Having a baby is one of the sweet joys of life. To help ensure that the delivery goes well and that the child is healthy, it helps for the mother to have the best medical care possible. That means getting regular checkups with physicians and having the baby delivered by experienced health providers who are…
Read MoreWho Is Going to Pay for the Medical Bills in a Personal Injury Case?
You have in a personal injury case, assuming you’re going to have medical bills, you’re going to have an insurance policy that has what is called a med pay provision. It’s the contractual right that you have. Your insurance policy will provide med pay coverage, and so in the short run, or with the…
Read MoreWhat Goes into Proving a Catastrophic Injury Claim?
Catastrophic injury cases include physical injuries and cognitive injuries. They include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, burn injuries, loss of any of the senses, organ damage, severe fractures, neurological disorders, and other types of injuries that require long-term care. Catastrophic injuries can be caused by vehicle accidents, negligence in the delivery room, product defects,…
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