TENNESSEE PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY BLOG: Gilreath & Associates

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Tennessee Injury Blog

Helping victims of injury and wrongful death obtain compensation is just one side of our practice. We also strive to educate potential clients and the public at large so they can better discuss cases with legal counsel and ensure successful outcomes.

4 Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability

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When you purchase a product, you expect it to work as intended. You expect that the product will be safe for you and your family to use. So what do you do when a product fails and injures you or a loved one? Below are answers from our Tennessee defective product attorneys to some of the most common product liability questions. Top Product Liability Questions and Answers What does product … [Read more...]

How to Search for Defective Medical Device Recalls

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Medical devices are recalled more often than most people realize. If you or a loved one has been injured or had other issues with a defective medical device recently, you may be dealing with a recalled device. Medical Device Recalls The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) keeps track of all adverse events that occur with medical devices in America. If the FDA or the manufacturer of the medical … [Read more...]

6 Safety Tips for Driving Around Semi-Trucks

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Physics isn’t on your side if you’re in a passenger vehicle involved in an accident with a large semi truck. Large trucks have the mass and momentum to cause you, your passengers and your vehicle serious injury and damage. Houston injury lawyer, Neal Davis, also mentioned this statistic: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that around 342,000 trucks were involved in … [Read more...]

The Increase of Deadly U.S. Car Crashes in 2016 is Biggest in 53 Years

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Despite advances in motor vehicle safety and advocacy, motor vehicle deaths are on the rise again. The National Safety Council estimates that about 40,000 people died on the road in motor vehicle crashes in 2016. This is a 6% increase from 2015 and a 14% increase from 2014. The 2-year increase in motor vehicle deaths is the biggest in 53 years. Why are motor vehicle deaths increasing? Several … [Read more...]

Sid Gilreath Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2018

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  Sid Gilreath, founder of Gilreath & Associates, has once again been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for his outstanding work in medical malpractice law, personal injury litigation and product liability litigation. Being selected as part of this exclusive list is a great honor. Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most highly regarded publications in the legal … [Read more...]

8 Common Questions About Mesothelioma Lawsuits

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Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is heartbreaking. Only 33% of mesothelioma patients live more than a year after being diagnosed. The last thing you want to think about after being diagnosed is having enough money to pay for treatment. Some mesothelioma victims may be able to recover money to help pay for their medical expenses, pain and hardship. 8 Questions About Mesothelioma Lawsuits Here … [Read more...]