Wrongful death

Posted in Wrongful death on August 17, 2023

An autopsy is a medical exam of the body after a person passes away. Autopsies are performed in many different situations and help to determine the cause, mode, and manner of death. Autopsies can help bring closure to families and authorities and can be used both for investigative and educational purposes. However, is an autopsy… read more

Posted in Wrongful death on August 16, 2023

Some workers operate in hazardous environments that place them at risk of significant injury or illness on a regular basis. Even though there are fairly stringent workplace safety requirements for all industries across Tennessee, injuries still occur. Here, we want to review which jobs put Tennessee workers most at risk of sustaining a fatal injury… read more

Posted in Wrongful death on August 15, 2023

Wrongful death claims arise in a wide variety of ways, but not every death that occurs in Tennessee is necessarily classified as a “wrongful death.” The term wrongful death actually has a specific meaning under state law and applies to very particular circumstances. When these claims do arise, they can help family members and the… read more

Posted in Wrongful death on March 24, 2023

When an individual loses their life due to the negligent actions of someone else, there may be a few types of cases that arise. Typically, we see Nashville wrongful death claims and negligent homicide claims arise in these circumstances, but these are two completely separate types of legal actions. Here, we want to review the… read more

Posted in Wrongful death on March 24, 2023

Individuals lose their lives due to natural or expected causes regularly. First responders and emergency personnel are used to handling the loss of life on a regular basis. However, when individuals lose their lives due to the careless or negligent actions of others, prompting a wrongful death case, the stakes are different. These are deaths… read more

Posted in Wrongful death on March 23, 2023

Wrongful death claims arise in many different ways, including the negligent or intentional actions of companies. However, is it possible to hold companies accountable for their negligent actions? Here, we want to discuss corporate liability and wrongful death claims in Tennessee. It is crucial for individuals to understand their options moving forward with wrongful death… read more

Posted in Wrongful death on March 23, 2023

Wrongful death claims can become incredibly complicated, and there are times when various issues arise that require explanations from expert witnesses. It is important to understand the role of expert witnesses in wrongful death claims, particularly if you thank you may be a party to a lawsuit. What is an Expert Witness? An expert witness… read more

Posted in Wrongful death on March 22, 2023

Social media has permeated almost every facet of our lives, including legal claims. If you are currently a party to a wrongful death claim in Tennessee, there are certain things that you need to be aware of when it comes to posting on social media. Anything put online could be used by insurance carriers or… read more

Posted in Wrongful death on November 16, 2022

Workers in Tennessee can face on-the-job risks each day, particularly those who work in higher-risk industries. When we look at information available from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), we can see that those who work in the material moving occupations, construction industry, and extraction occupations accounted for approximately 50% of all fatal workplace… read more

Posted in Wrongful death on November 16, 2022

Wrongful death claims arise in various ways throughout Tennessee, and family members of those who lost their life due to the negligence of others need to know how to file a wrongful death case. Tennessee wrongful death claims can be challenging, and we want to review some of the basic aspects that you need to… read more