Phillip Miller & Associates Blog

Bad Guy in Nashville Car Accident gets off easy

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

One of the frustrating parts of Tennessee Auto Accident law is having a case where there is a real scumbag on the other side, but the economics of the case and the client's needs require a settlement. It's just a fact of life, sometimes clients need to settle and move on - no matter how p.o'd they may be at the other driver.

A recent case involving a Tennessee car accident is a good example. The defendant had been out all night, using drugs. He went out of control and ran our client off the road - in a school zone.

The client's vehicle rolled and was heavily damaged as up you can see from this picture. The client had just dropped his young daughter at school. It would have been a catastrophe if she were still in the car.

Fortunately, the client recovered from his injuries but did the young drug head learn anything? My preference would have been to take the scumbag to trial, make him pay all his insurance money PLUS, and have a jury send a message that his conduct was inexcusable....and oh by the way, he had an excuse - he was taking cocaine because he couldn't sleep. LOL

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Nashville car accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

Nashville Motorcycle Victim Makes Good Recovery

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Nashville motorcycle accident victim Macon Crutcher had been riding most of his life when his accident occurred. As is often the case, the driver of an automobile wasn't looking.

Mr. Crutcher got immediate medical treatment but it took months to fully recover from his injuries.

Macon rides his restored 1990 Softail to work whenever he can, but he really enjoys being able to take longer trips. Now that his case is settled, Macon is planning a long cross country trip to visit family in Austin.

Macon Crutcher was the Client of the Month for the Law offices of Phillip Miller who commented "Macon's a great person and contributor to our community. We were very fortunate to have someone of his character ask us to represent him."

Motorcycle accidents are not like the average car accident. Experience with Tennessee Motorcycle cases can make a huge difference.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Nashville or Tennessee motorcycle accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

Tennessee Truck accidents caused by corporate culture

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Tennessee truck accidents occur all the time - is it always because of bad drivers hired by a trucking company? Certainly a bad hire can create a hazard for the public, but just as likely is that bad habits, dangerous practices, and unsafe driving are overlooked or tolerated.

When a trucking company makes safety a part of its culture, drivers are safer.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Tennessee tractor trailer accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennessee trucking attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved.

Fatigue Contributes to Many Tennessee Truck Accidents

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Tractor trailer drivers put in millions of miles every year on the roads and highways of Tennessee. Those millions of miles translate into thousands of hours on the road, and for some of those hours - truck driver fatigue is a huge problem.

The only way to determine whether or not driver fatigue was a problem in your Tennessee truck accident is to hire a tennessee trucking lawyer experienced in tractor trailer cases.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Tennessee tractor trailer accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennessee trucking attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving tractor trailer accidents in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved.

Tennessee Auto Accident caused by fatigued driver on drugs

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Tennessee car accidents often occur while driving to work in the morning. Commuting should be relatively safe in terms of drugged drivers. Or is it?

Not long ago one of our clients was driving to work. Nothing special about the day until...he was run off the road by a guy who says he hadn't slept in two days and the night before had taken xanax, cocaine, and had spent the night with two women he met in a gas station. This was his excuse for why he shouldn't be held responsible. Unbelievable? Read the affidavit.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Tennessee automobile accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennessee car accident attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving automobile accidents or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved.

Tennessee Workers Comp Claims Require Notice of Injury

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

When injured on the job in Tennessee, it may make sense to you that everyone knows that you were injured on the job. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work that way and the rules can be cruel. You should make sure your employer or supervisor "writes up" your injury as work related and that they contact the workers' compensation insurance company about opening a file for your claim.

If you or anyone you know has been killed or suffered a workers comp injury in a Nashville Tennessee work related/worker's comp accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville Tennessee personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved. Contact us before you settle your case with an insurance adjuster!

Traumatic Brain Injury - Long Term Consequences

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Traumatic brain injury can occur from a Tennessee auto accident, motorcycle wreck, or tractor-trailer wreck.

The brain is encased in a very hard, protective skull. Piercing the skull is very difficult, but a brain injury can take place without the skull being fractured or penetrated.

When there is a blow to the head, a "coup contra-coup" injury can occur when the brain bangs against the inside of the skull. The inside of the skull is hard too and can cause damage.

If you or anyone you know has been killed or suffered a personal injury in Tennessee, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennessee personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here. No matter what you do, before you settle your case with an insurance adjuster, read our materials on dealing with insurance adjusters first!

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved. Contact us before you settle your case with an insurance adjuster!

Knee injuries and Cartilage damage from Tennessee Auto Accidents may be repaired.

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Knee injuries from car accidents in Tennessee, or from Tennessee Worker's Compensation cases are common. In fact there are as many as 900,000 knee injuries with cartilage damage each year, with as many as 200,000 of those injuries requiring some sort of surgery.

Current techniques to repair cartilage damage include "microfracture", autologous chondrocyte implantation, and osteochondral grafts.

If you or anyone you know has been injured in a Tennessee worker's comp accident or Tennessee Auto Accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved.

At the very least, before you settle your Tennessee auto accident case or Tennessee worker's compensation case with the adjuster, order one of our consumer guides to personal injury, they're free!

Tennessee Workers Comp Attorney Comments on Fork Lift Operator Back Injuries

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Tennessee workers comp claims due to back injuries are common, although many people assume that such injuries come from falls or other accidents. Tennessee workers comp back injuries can be caused by everyday exposure to "whole body vibration".

Fork lift operators (among others) will experience whole body vibration from "dock shock" normal operations. Dock shock occurs when the fork lift is driven across bumps and there is a transfer of forces that jar the operator and the spine. During a normal shift a Tennessee worker who operates a forklift may be exposed to "dock shock" dozens of times and have a Tennessee workers' compensation claim.

If you or anyone you know has been killed or suffered a personal injury in a Tennessee worker's comp accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving work related injury in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved. Contact us before you settle your case with an insurance adjuster!

Tennessee Motorcycle Accidents - Why a non-DOT helmet?

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Tennessee motorcycle accidents almost always result in some personal injury, but most of the time what we we see from our motorcycle personal injury clients is not head injuries but more often broken bones (legs, arms, hips, shoulders). The data on motorcycle helmet use is pretty good.

In rural areas 75% of the riders wear helmets, but in urban areas the numbers dropped 15% in 2009 to 57%. I can understand how that happens, but it's still crazzy! Just as crazy? Almost 10% of riders wear non DOT approved helmets. Yeah I know they think they look cool - or have some other goofy excuse but...

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Tennessee motorcycle accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennessee personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving motorcycle accidents, personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved.

Tennessee Workers Comp Knee Injury and Knee Replacement

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Tennessee Workers' Compensation provides benefits for permanent injuries that occur on the job, even if you are able to return to work. A knee injury that occurs on the job may put you off work for several weeks and during that time you would be entitled to collect Tennessee Temporary Total Disability benefits (TTD's).

The real issue in a Tennessee Workers' compensation case involving a knee is whether surgery is required and the kind of recovery the worker has afterwards. It can be really good, and it can be pretty bad. If you have a knee injury that causes a permanent impairment, you may be entitled to a financial recovery.

If you or anyone you know has been killed or suffered a personal injury in Tennessee, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here. No matter what you do, before you settle your case with an insurance adjuster, read our materials on dealing with insurance adjusters first!

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved. Contact us before you settle your case with an insurance adjuster!

Tennessee Car Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers Too Often

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Tennessee auto accidents are caused by "casual" or "social" drinkers, as well as drivers who drink and drive all the time. Those who drink and drive regularly and cause a Tennessee car accident, may spend some time in jail, and then the driver is back on the road. Not a good situation.

The alternative? Let us sue the drunk driver who cause your car accident in Nashville or anywhere in Tennessee. A lawsuit can take away the means of a drunk driver to ever afford a car, and convince those around him/her that loaning a car will be bad news for them if a Tennessee car accident occurs.

If you or anyone you know has been killed or suffered a personal injury in Nashville, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here. No matter what you do, before you settle your case with an insurance adjuster, read our materials on dealing with insurance adjusters first!

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved. Contact us before you settle your case with an insurance adjuster!

Injured while Driving for Your Employer?

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Do you drive for a living as an OTR trucker or a traveling sales person. What if you're using the company car to run an errand for your employer and someone else causes a wreck? Do you have a workers' compensation claim or a personal injury claim against the other driver? In Tennessee, you have both. If you were working in the course and scope of your employment at the time of the collision, you are entitled to claim workers' compensation benefits. However, you also entitled to pursue a claim against the person that was responsible for the wreck.
This can be a complicated process that involves different procedural rules and time restrictions. For instance, if you pursue work comp benefits and a recovery from the person responsible for the wreck, you may have to reimburse the work comp company. There are also filing restrictions for a Tennessee Workers' Compensation Claim and a 1 year statute of limitations on a personal injury claim. Don't miss out on all that you're entitled to receive because you weren't aware of your rights.
If you have been hurt while driving for your employer, contact us now. We will advise you about the correct course of action to take and to what benefits you are entitled.

Neck and Back Pain Most Common Complaints after Car accidents in Tennessee

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

When most car crashes or auto accidents happen, in Tennessee or elsewhere, the people involved are able to avoid terrible traumatic injury. It is the rare case where people are taken from a scene by life flight with life threatening injuries. Unfortunately the forces of impact from many crashes are large enough to cause damage to the soft tissues of the neck and back.

Although the victim may not feel much for the first few hours, the most common complaint is that the victim wakes up in the middle of the night with extreme pain or has difficulty getting out of bed the next morning due to neck pain or back pain from their auto accident the day before. Neck and back injuries from auto accidents in Tennessee often require treatment that may take several months before the victim is back to normal.

If you or anyone you know has suffered a personal injury in Tennessee including a neck injury or back injury, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here. No matter what you do, before you settle your case with an insurance adjuster, read our materials on dealing with insurance adjusters first!

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved. Contact us before you settle your case with an insurance adjuster!

Tennessee Workers Compensation Covers Rotator Cuff Tears

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Tennessee workers compensation covers on the job injuries, all kinds. For Tennessee workers who frequently have to use their upper bodies, a rotator cuff tear can occur and take them off the job.

The symptoms of rotator cuff injury include weakness in the arm that is involved, pain, and restriction in movement. The first impression you might have is that you "pulled something" and while that is possible if you symptoms don't go away in a short period of time, you need to see a doctor. Rotator cuff tears can start small, and over time become worse requiring surgery and affecting your ability to work. If your doctor says that you have a permanent impairment, you may have a valid Tennessee workers' compensation case.

Tennessee workers' compensation claims require that notice be given to the employer, so when you are working and start experiencing symptoms make sure you report those symptoms to your employer.

If you or anyone you know has suffered a Tennessee worker's comp injury, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennessee workers compensation attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved.

Auto accidents in Tennessee caused by bad braking?

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Tennessee auto accidents may be avoided if the car has ABS brakes. ABS brakes were designed to prevent cars from having their brakes lock up and losing steering ability. The key? When slowing or stopping apply firm, steady pressure to the brakes. Do not pump them as you might have with an older braking system. Second, steer away or around any obstacles. With some luck, your ABS brakes may help you avoid being in a Tennessee auto accident.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Nashville or Tennessee car accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennessee personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving auto accidents in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved. tacles.

Tennessee Motorcycle Accidents made worse by laying it down?

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Tennessee motorcycle accidents are most often the fault of auto drivers who don't look for or see motorcyclists. Sometimes however motorcycle drivers in Tennessee will lay their motorcycle down to avoid an impact. Not the best idea as it turns out. You can drop speed much more quickly by staying upright and braking, and being thrown over a car is arguably better than being on a bike that is on its side and hits a car at speed.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Nashville or Tennessee motorcycle accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

One last thing: If you are hurt in a Nashville or Tennessee motorcycle accident and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved.

Lost your job in Tennessee after having a workers' comp case?

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Tennessee workers who have had workers compensation claims may also face a company closing or lay-off can be particularly devastating. Although employees may receive some money by pursuing unemployment benefits, another option may be available. Any worker who has had a prior Tennessee workers' compensation claim that resulted in a permanent impairment may be able to reopen the claim and get more money. This will be determined by the terms of your former settlement. In Tennessee, if you have a workers' compensation claim but are able to return to work with the same employer, the amount of money you receive is often capped. But, if you later lose that job through no fault of your own, it may be possible to reopen your case and receive additional Tennessee workers' compensation benefits (aka "reconsideration"). If you voluntarily resign, were fired for employee misconduct, or you retired (for reasons unrelated to your workers' compensation injury), you may not be eligible for reconsideration.

If you or anyone you know has been killed or suffered a work related/worker's comp accident, in Tennessee please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennessee personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved.

Injured During Lunch Hour or on Break?

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

There are a lot of strong opinions about whether someone should be entitled to receive benefits if they are injured while on their lunch break. A Maryland Court will be deciding that very issue. In a recent case, a woman was injured while trying to retrieve a shampoo bottle from her car during her lunch break. The Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission found that her injuries arose "out of and in the course of employment" and awarded workers' compensation benefits. The County wants the money returned.

How would that case be decided in Tennessee? In Tennessee, a worker on the employer's premises coming to/going from the work place is acting in the course of employment. If the employer provides a parking area for its employees, that area is part of the employer's premises. However, as a general rule, an injury that occurs while an employee is en route to/from work is not compensable.

If an employee is injured on the employer's premises during a break provided by the employer, the injury is generally compensable. Moreover, even if the employee was injured at a place away from the employer's premises, if the location was selected for the convenience of the employer and if the activities were furthering/facilitating his employer's business, the employee should be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.

During this time of year, when company parties and luncheons to celebrate the holiday season are the norm, have fun yet be careful as you celebrate with your co-workers!

Concussions from car wrecks can cause brain injury

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Concussions from car or motorcycle accidents can result in long term problems - but often they are given little consideration unless the symptoms and diagnostic testing are dramatic. Recently the NFL finally admitted that its players who had repeated concussions may be at risk for long-term problems. This occurred after years of players "shaking it off" and continuing to play after receiving a "mild" concussion. Unfortunately, non-football players have done the same things for years. Concussion signs include headache, drowsiness, loss of memory for the trauma that caused the concussion, vomiting, confusion, unusual eye movement, and muscle weakness. When in an auto, car, or motorcycle accident reporting these symptoms is critical for your doctor to provide you appropriate medical care. For more information about concussions, click here.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Nashville car or motorcycle accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don’t delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it’s bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it’s bad enough to get an attorney involved.