Rear-end collisions (or “fender benders”) are the most common type of car accident. They’re usually caused by negligence or distraction on the part of the driver who hits the other vehicle from behind. Injuries from rear-end accidents can range from very minor to very serious, but regardless of the scope of your injuries, it’s important to seek immediate medical care if you’re involved in a … [Read more...]
How Tennesseans Get Hurt: A Recent National Study Sheds Light on Injuries in America
What are the most common injuries that send Americans to the doctor or emergency room? Are some injuries more common in certain states? Recently, Amino, a firm which specializes in gathering healthcare data to help consumers make better healthcare choices, looked at what the most common injuries were in each state to find some answers to these questions. Amino, looked at the more than 3,000 ICD … [Read more...]
Top 4 Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect roughly 1.7 million people each year across the US. These brain injuries can range from mild concussions to severe disabilities like paralysis, and each is caused by some sort of serious trauma, whiplash or rapid movement of the head. While TBI can result from any number of events, certain situations and accidents are more likely than others to cause a … [Read more...]
Sid Gilreath Honored in The Best Lawyers in America 2017
Congratulations to Sid Gilreath, founding partner of Gilreath and Associates, for being recognized once again in the 23rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Gilreath represents the Knoxville, Tennessee area and exhibits excellent legal work in the fields of personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and defective medical devices. … [Read more...]
What are Recoverable Damages in an Auto Accident?
Car accidents are incredibly stressful situations, especially if you suffer a serious injury. You can choose to sue an individual for your injuries after an accident. This is known as seeking compensation for damages. The type of damages received varies depending on the nature and extent of the injuries sustained. Compensatory and punitive damages are the two main categories of damages … [Read more...]
Shocking Medical Device Failure Rates Spur on Rising Tide of Blood Clot Filter Lawsuits
Recently, there have been an increasing number of personal injury lawsuits involving defective Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters, particularly against device manufacturers Cook Medical and R. Bard. … [Read more...]
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