Memphis personal injury law blog

Under the medical malpractice law, patients in Tennessee who are suffering the consequences of medical errors can pursue financial relief. However, dissatisfaction with a surgical procedure's outcome, or if treatment is not as effective as desired, does not necessarily imply malpractice. A viable malpractice claim typically involves negligence in medication dosage, diagnosis, surgical procedures, treatment, aftercare or health management.

For a court to consider a medical malpractice claim, specific factors must be present. Health care professionals have certain standards to which they must adhere, and if they do not provide the proper standard of care, they might find themselves defending against a claim of negligence. If no injuries result from such negligence, the patient will have no claim. However, if it can be proved that an injury resulted that would not have occurred had neglect not been a factor, the claim is likely valid.

The hazards posed by excavations in Tennessee and elsewhere can never be emphasized enough. The chances of a construction worker surviving a trench collapse are minimal because one cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as a small car. Being buried under such a load usually causes suffocation long before rescuers can save a victim of a trench collapse.

With such limited odds of survival, a construction worker miraculously survived being buried under three feet of soil in a neighboring state. Reportedly, the incident occurred on a recent Monday morning at a construction site at which workers were digging a trench in preparation to lay a sewer line. According to first responders, the man worked in an excavation with an approximate depth of 18 feet.

There are numerous safety precautions everyone should take to lessen the impact of a car crash. One Memphis family learned this when a mother texted a father driving with their child. The mom reminded the dad to use the baby seat, and a few minutes later, the pair was in a traffic collision. Luckily, the baby was all right. 

In low-speed car accidents, you may feel perfectly fine immediately afterward. However, a few minor aches could actually mask soft tissue damage, which is common for whiplash. You severely jeopardize your future insurance claim if you neglect to receive a medical diagnosis immediately after the collision.

A tragedy that recently occurred at a Tennessee campground might lead to a wrongful death lawsuit. Reportedly, a 9-year-old girl who was heading to the fourth grade was with her parents on their very first camping trip at the Foster Falls Campground over a recent weekend. Authorities report that a tree fell over during the night and landed on the family's tent.

The young girl suffered catastrophic injuries, and her father reportedly escaped with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. Another camper says a good Samaritan tried to help as much as possible while awaiting the arrival of emergency services. The girl was rushed to a hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries later.