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Parking Lot’s ‘Open and Obvious’ Hazard Didn’t Automatically Prevent Injured Woman From Pursuing Tennessee Premises Liability Claim
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

In any trip-and-fall, slip-and-fall, or other premises liability case, an important element of the case may involve the extent to which the hazard was “open and obvious.” A recent case originating in the Smoky Mountains highlights the extent to which a hazard’s open and obvious status does or does not undermine a plaintiff’s case. A…

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Tennessee Plaintiff Allowed to Pursue Auto Accident Case Despite Defendant’s Attacks on Service of Process Methods
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

When you are pursuing a civil lawsuit for injuries you suffered in an auto accident, you may think about the factual issues in your case – physical proof of injuries, physical proof of the other party’s negligence, and other things related to the factual side of your case. But succeeding in your case can involve…

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Talk to a Tennessee Trial Lawyer Before You Sign a Release of Claims in Your Injury Case
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

If you have been injured in an auto or truck crash in Tennessee, you should never sign a release of claims or other document presented to you without first consulting an attorney. Although successful on appeal, one injured driver’s recent case is a cautionary story in this area. He made a major decision in signing…

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Applying the Right Statute of Limitations to Your Lawsuit Against Your Uninsured Motorist Insurer in Tennessee
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

Pursuing damages for the harm you suffer in a Tennessee auto accident can take many twists and turns. Sometimes, it may center solely on litigating against the driver who caused your accident. Other times, however, the case can be more complicated, involving legal action against insurance companies, including your own insurer. In a recent Tennessee…

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Proving Different Types of Damages in Your Tennessee Auto Accident Case
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

In auto accident cases, Tennessee law may allow you to recover damages for many different reasons. Damages can include medical expenses, past and future loss of wages or earning capacity, past and future pain and suffering, permanent impairment, and the loss of the ability to enjoy life, among other things. Understanding which types of damages…

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Tennessee Court Upholds $250K Damages Award for Grocery Store Customer Injured in Bathroom Fall
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

Personal injury cases that do not involve large awards for medical expenses or loss of income (earning capacity) may nonetheless result in a substantial verdict. There are many steps to achieving a truly positive result in your personal injury case, but conveying the extent to which an injury or disability has affected your day-to-day life…

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Tennessee Law’s Requirement of ‘Conspicuous’ Disclaimer of Implied Warranty Rights Revives Small Business’ Breach Case
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

A small business in Northwest Tennessee that purchased a piece of equipment, only to lose that equipment in a fire, got good news from a recent Tennessee Court of Appeals ruling in Smith v. Timberpro Inc., when that court gave the buyer a renewed chance to pursue legal action against the seller. The key to…

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Trucker Unable to Recover for Injuries Suffered While Asleep in Passenger’s Seat
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

A truck driver’s suit seeking compensation from her trucking company’s insurer for injuries she suffered while asleep in the passenger seat of a company truck proved unsuccessful. The Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled that the driver was an employee of the trucking company at all times, including while she slept, and the insurer’s policy exception…

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Nursing Home Doorway’s Successful Inspections, Absence of Dangerous History Help Facility Avoid Liability for Visitor’s Injury
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

The daughter of a nursing home patient sought unsuccessfully to hold her father’s facility liable for the injuries she suffered when a facility worker opened a door and injured her. The woman’s case fell apart after the nursing home showed that the doors in question had, over a period of several years, no history of…

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