Tennessee Law Blog

This blawg focuses on wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, workers' compensation, and car accidents.

Author: Jim Higgins is a partner at Higgins, Himmelberg & Piliponis in Nashville, Tenn. The firm also authors Tennessee Criminal Attorney.

Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • Medical Malpractice • States • Tennessee • Solo / Small Firm • Workers Compensation

Recent Posts from Tennessee Law Blog

Recent Tennessee Workers Comp Trial
http://www.hhpfirm.com/lawyer-attorney-1053037.htmlLast week a had a workmen's compensation trial in Nashville, TN. The issue was whether or not my client was an employee or independent contractor. Unfortunately this is an issue that i am seeing more…
Product Liability Lawsuit Blair Chenille Robes' Wrongful Death Fires
In California, Evelyn Rogoff was fixing herself hot tea on an electric stove when her chenille robe caught fire. Her husband attempted to smother the flames. He would die in the pursuing months from the…
Insulin Syringe and Catheter Sheath Medical Device Recalls
Yesterday, all Accusure insulin syringes distributed since January 2002 were recalled by device manufacturer Qualitest Pharmaceuticals. The Huntsville, AL-based manufacturer of Accusure estimates the recall affects 250 million insulin syringes. So far, the company has…
How do I get out of a speeding ticket in Tennessee?
Should I pay the ticket or try to fight it? The Government is giving out Speeding Tickets in record numbers. They are also giving out other types of moving violations. Many people who get Speeding…
Tennessee Asbestos Lawsuits and Injuries Continue, TN Supreme Court Expands Who Can Recover Damages
Last week, a Chattanooga businessman pleaded guilty in federal court on charges of conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act, an offense punishable by up to $250,000 fine and five-year prison sentence. The crime: improper…
Device Recall of 5,400 Defective Philips Defibrillators
Philips Electronics, a Dutch company, announced a recall this Tuesday of 5,400 defibrillators for potential defective memory chips. The majority of these defective medical devices being recalled are defibrillators sold in the U.S. These memory…
Tennessee Workers are often denied medical treatment under the comp system
There are parts of our workers compensation system that I really like and there are parts that I do not like. One benefit that is wonderful when it works correctly is the right to lifetime…
Nursing Home Sexual Predators Arrested – Tennessee Law Blog Follow-Up
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee — Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will be pursuing criminal charges against two TN nursing home employees accused of taking pictures of residents in the nude and in degrading situations. Both female former employees…
Dangerous Medical Device Recalls – Medtronic and the FDA
Medtronic, the medical device manufacturer, has had many of its medical products subject to a flurry of Class I recalls and warnings in recent months. These include Medtronic catheters, defibrillators, and pacemakers being issued the…
Limitations on Age Discrimination in Employment in Tennessee
The Higgins firm represents people in Tennessee who have been discriminated against by their employers for protected reasons. Recently, we are seeing many more age discrimination claims. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C.…