On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Sep 25, 2020 | Personal Injury
Every time you drive somewhere, you put yourself at risk for involvement in a distracted driving accident. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that in the U.S., more than 1,000 people sustain injuries and nine people die in distracted driving...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Aug 24, 2020 | Personal Injury
Tennessee has a strict liability law that applies to dog bites. The owner of a dog that is not under reasonable control or that is running at large may be liable for the damages if the dog injures someone, as long as it happened in a public place or on private...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Jun 15, 2020 | Personal Injury
There are many species of bacteria that can cause infection, including Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus. Fortunately, your skin provides a protective barrier against many infections, preventing the bacteria from getting into your body. However, surgical procedures...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Jan 31, 2020 | Personal Injury
Battery explosions causing heat and chemical burns to customers is not a new phenomenon. Several few years ago, a phone from one of the world’s top-manufacturers posed such a hazard of this that it was deemed a flight risk. It took years for the manufacturer to live...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Oct 16, 2019 | Personal Injury
There are many reasons to love riding a motorcycle, particularly riding one on the beautiful endless roadways and Tennessee. Drivers across the United States come to our state to enjoy the incredible scenery and the joy of the open road. While driving a motorcycle can...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | May 9, 2019 | Personal Injury
Most Tennesseans trust their doctors. They turn to these highly educated and trained professionals for quick and accurate diagnoses of medical conditions, as well as effective treatment. Yet, far too often medical professionals fail to live up to this responsibility,...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Feb 26, 2019 | Personal Injury
Entering onto the property of another should not be a frightening endeavor, especially when one is invited onto the premises in question. Every day, Tennessee residents enter grocery stores, retail outlets, gas stations and even the yards and homes of neighbors and...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 3, 2018 | Personal Injury
Individuals who have been injured by the negligence of another have a right to attempt to seek compensation for the damages they have suffered. These losses can be significant. Victims can be physical disabled and/or disfigured, emotionally devastated and financially...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 5, 2018 | Personal Injury
Car accidents can be very confusing and disorienting for the victims involved. Most car accident victims did not expect to have to deal with the repercussions of a car crash before the crash, so it can seem to them that a number of important decisions must be made in...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Sep 10, 2018 | Personal Injury
Just as pharmaceutical companies can be held liable for defective medical devices or prescription drugs that cause harm, car part manufacturers can be held liable for defects which cause personal injuries. Car accidents are not always caused by another motorist. They...
