In order to establish a nurse malpractice case, a patient must show that there was a nurse-patient relationship, that there was a duty of care that was owed by the nurse, that there was a departure from the standard of care that would have been provided by the ordinarily prudent nurse practicing in similar circumstances, and that there is a causal relationship between the nurse’s actions and the patient’s injury.

If you or someone you love was harmed by a nurse, you may have the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.  A medical malpractice attorney can evaluate your claim.

 Clarksville Police are continuing the investigation of an early morning wreck that has left one man seriously injured in Clarksville, Tenn.

                Police have stated Dylan Duncan was operating a 2008 Nissan Maxima shortly before 5 a.m. when he lost control for an unknown reason, ran off the road and struck a tree. Duncan was ejected from the vehicle upon impact with the tree.

                Duncan was Lifeflighted from the scene to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville where he has been listed in stable condition. At this time, reports state only Duncan was involved in the accident.              

                For more developments in this investigation and more, please visit  The Leaf Chronicle.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to surgical tools not being removed, you may be able to file medical malpractice claim.  A medical malpractice attorney can evaluate your claim.

Emergency room doctors and other healthcare providers are trained to recognize the signs of a stroke so appropriate measures can be taken to lessen long term damage and even to prevent death.  Unfortunately, symptoms of a stroke, such as dizziness, radiating pain, shortness of breath, and even difficulty speaking are often misdiagnosed or dismissed.  When healthcare providers fail to recognize symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or severe headaches, a fatal stroke can occur.  However, if a stroke is quickly and correctly diagnosed, injury can possibly be avoided with treatment of blood thinning medication or other medical treatment.

Misdiagnosis of strokes can lead to serious or fatal consequences. If you or a loved one sustained injury due to a doctor’s negligence or carelessness in diagnosing a stroke, you may have the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.  A medical malpractice attorney can evaluate your claim.

The first few days after car wreck are the most important in determining the value of your personal injury claim.  Do the following to maximize your claim:

1)     The most important thing to do is seek medical treatment immediately for your injuries.  Don’t wait to see a doctor, even if you think you’ll be fine in a few days.

2)     Call a personal injury attorney as soon as reasonably possible.

3)     Take photos of your injuries before your cuts and bruises heal.

4)     Take photos of the damaged car you were in before it’s repaired or scrapped.

5)     Get a copy of the police report.  Often, this takes up to a week before it will be available.

 Don’t do what Jack did. When you first see a doctor after a wreck, make sure you detail every injury, large and small, so that your medical records accurately reflect all of your injuries; not just the most important.  Your medical records are the primary evidence we use to prove your injuries at trial so it’s important that all your injuries are noted.  A jury will have a hard time believing Jack’s neck pain is related to the wreck since he waited so long to complain about the problem to his doctor.

 First, take a picture of the area or hazard that caused you to injure yourself.  Just about all cell phones have cameras. While they may not be the best option, they should be able to provide an accurate description of the area immediately after the fall.

 Second, write down the names and phone numbers of witnesses.  This is very important as it will give a perspective of the accident from an uninterested party.  If there was a hazardous situation that the store should have known about, this person or persons will be able to provide this information.  I would also try to get a number for any person that you spoke to that worked for the store.

 Lastly, I would have EMS or an ambulance come and check you out at the location.  Typically, when a person is injured they have a great deal of adrenaline.  This adrenaline can mask the injuries you may have sustained. As in auto accidents,  our clients generally feel a lot worse the next morning. The same is true for people that fall.  It is simply better to be safe and make sure you are okay.

 Slip & fall cases in Tennessee are tricky cases.  They can be won, but you will need experienced attorneys to help you reach a settlement of a claim. If you follow these steps, you will start out on the right path towards a recovery.  There are certain legal requirements that must be met for you to have a case.

One factor is the severity of your injuries.  If you have suffered soft tissue injuries to your neck/back, and liability is clear, you are typically going to look at a timeframe of 3 to 9 months.  These cases typically require an injured person to take medicine, rest and possibly attend physical therapy.  On the other hand, you may have suffered a fracture or need surgery.  These case will at times take a bit longer, as we want to ensure all of your treatment is considered by the insurance company when we try to settle your case.

Another factor that determines the length of your case is if this is going to be a litigated matter (taken to court) or if we are going to be able to reach a settlement without litigation.  As noted above, in many cases, we can expect a settlement in a 3 to 9 month time frame.  If the matter becomes litigated, it is quite possible that it could take 18 months or longer to resolve.  While we always try to get the best settlement for a client that is possible, sometimes litigation is simply the best course of action for a claim.

Whether your case is going to settle or be litigated, you are the boss.  It is always the clients ultimate decision to settle or litigate.  It is your attorneys job to give you sound legal advice to help you make the decision regarding your case settlement.