Mr. John Robert Williams Jr., was recently awarded 3.4 million dollars in a jury trial. A crane operator, he had filed a lawsuit after suffering a severe brain injury and becoming blind. This construction accident occurred when he was operating a crane in tandem with another crane operator. At the…
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Why you shouldn’t want to “get out of jury duty.”
Alongside military service, being part of a jury is considered to be one of the most important civil responsibilities of an adult American citizen. The U.S. legal system is founded upon multiple rights including that of the right to a trial by jury. Found in the Bill of Rights and…
Choosing the Best Nashville Injury Lawyer for your Case
The most important decision you can make in your case is hiring the right accident attorney. With so many out there to choose from, this is harder than it can seem. It is critical that you hire someone who is experienced at representing accident victims and negotiating directly with the…
The Higgins Firm is Now Reviewing Abilify Claims
Nashville Attorneys, The Higgins Firm, are closely looking into Abilify lawsuits and claims which have raised concern amongst professionals after a number of people were said to have developed a gambling disorder, diabetes or other potentially harmful uncontrollable urges while taking the drug. These urges, the Abilify lawyers go on…
Risperdal Plaintiff Awarded Record Setting Jury Verdict Of $70 Million
In this case, Andrew Yount grew breasts after taking Risperdal since he was five. He was awarded 70 million in damages for physical disfigurement and emotional distress by a jury in Philadelphia. The award is 28 times greater than the highest jury verdict previously decided against Janssen, a Johnson &…
Legal Issues Surrounding the Tragic Alligator Attack at Disney
When we take our families to amusement parks and themed parks like Disney, we expect that the experience will not only be fun and enjoyable but also safe for the ones we love. However, the incident with the incident involving a toddler and an alligator ended in tragedy and may…
Tennessee Pedestrian and Bicyclist Deaths Higher than in the last Twenty Years
As the Tennessee grows, tragic accidents between cars and people have dramatically risen. In fact, there have been one hundred and twenty pedestrians and bicyclists killed as of December 29, 2015. Six other pedestrians died in Nashville in November and December raising alarm among advocates and a new round of…
I Have Hired a Personal Injury Lawyer, Now What?
Hiring a personal injury lawyer to help with your case is a crucial step in getting the outcome that is most beneficial to you. Here are some steps you can take to make the process of working with an attorney go as smoothly as possible. Tell your lawyer everything you know…
Winning a Tennessee Slip and Fall Case
How hard is it to win a slip and fall case in Tennessee? Very hard! People often think that if they are injured at a business the store will automatically pay for any medical bills or damages. Well that is not the case. Just like if someone fell at your…
Wayward Soccer Ball Leads to Nashville Lawsuit
Last week, a Nashville resident filed a lawsuit against Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) after claiming that she was knocked unconscious by an errant soccer ball from atop an elevated soccer field. According to the suit, she had been out walking near the prestigious all-boys prep school last year when she…