Category: Personal Injury
The Dangers of Roundup Are a Big Concern for Middle Tennessee
May 16th, 2019 by Attorney John Colvin
Working outdoors, tending flowers and greenery, and breathing in fresh air all day long seems like a recipe for good health — right? Unfortunately, for modern-day nursery workers, landscapers, and even home gardeners, the use of pesticides and herbicides has become a fact of life. These chemicals do a great job keeping hungry insects at […]
Monumental Supreme Court Ruling Exposes TVA to Lawsuits
May 1st, 2019 by Attorney John Colvin
In 2013, two fishermen competing in a fishing tournament steered their boat into the Tennessee River. In that same space, workers with the Tennessee Valley Authority were raising a submerged power line. The boat was struck by a conductor, badly injuring the boat’s operator, Gary Thacker, and killing his passenger, Anthony Szozda. Thacker and his […]
Beware the Poison Coming from TN Landfills
April 18th, 2019 by Attorney John Colvin
It was a 2008 incident in our state — a coal ash spill at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Kingston plant — that led to a 2015 EPA regulation, called the Coal Ash Rule, that requires energy providers to line their landfills to prevent leakage and to monitor them for groundwater contamination. Coal ash is the […]
Avoid Buying Defective Toys and Hobby Equipment This Holiday
December 3rd, 2018 by Attorney John Colvin
It’s easy for kids–and parents–to get excited about all the new toys and recreational items during the holiday season. Who can blame them? Not only are advertisements all over the television, but they’re on the Internet and in flyers, too. In fact, it’s tough to miss the latest and greatest treasures being marketed this year. […]
Living with a Disability: Prioritizing Your Health
September 24th, 2018 by Attorney John Colvin
When you’ve been labeled with a disability diagnosis, you may feel as if you’ll never gain (or regain) control of your health. You may even stop caring due to bouts of depression or hopelessness. This is understandable, but it’s important to recognize that even though your physical challenges are different from those of the people […]
Hunters Be Cautious: Some Leisure Sporting Equipment Could Be Defective
April 4th, 2018 by Attorney John Colvin
Many people use crossbows, rifles, and slingshots for hunting or for sport, and one would logically assume that these devices will function as intended. However, several recalls in recent years have shown that thousands of products with dangerous defects have ended up in stores. Take a look at the following recalls, if you have a […]
Disability Denial
December 22nd, 2017 by Attorney John Colvin
Recent statistics from the Social Security Administration (SSA) indicate that the award rate for Social Security disability continues to go down every year. As of 2010, SSA reported that 34.8% of those who applied were approved for SSD. Other statistics indicate that 70% of initial SSD claims are turned down. And another 30% are denied […]
How a Recent TN Supreme Court Decision Impacts Damages in Personal Injury Cases
November 22nd, 2017 by Attorney John Colvin
A recent decision by the Tennessee Supreme Court has big implications for personal injury cases in the state. You might not have seen it on local TV coverage, read about it in your newspapers or heard discussions about it on the radio, but this decision is an important one for so many people that have […]
Cell Phones: Mobile Device or Mobile Distraction
June 16th, 2016 by Attorney John Colvin
The hazards of distraction behind the wheel are well documented and much discussed, yet it seems like every single day we learn about more instances in which drivers caused wrecks while using their mobile devices. This is exactly the case in Georgia, where news recently broke about a teenage driver facing multiple charges and a […]
Recreational Safety
April 6th, 2016 by Attorney John Colvin
Understanding the Risks of Recreational Activities Tennessee’s lakes, mountains, and forests attract numerous outdoor enthusiasts to the state year-round. From ATV excursions to zip lining, visitors can find a variety of recreational activities to suit their interests. But those activities are not without risk. Every year, people are injured or killed in recreational accidents in […]