Injured in Nashville, Tennessee and Need Information?

On the page below you can find links to documents, reports, publications and discussions provided by Phillip Miller & Assoc.

The information on this page are available to the Nashville, Tennessee residents so that they can gain a better understanding of the legal challenges facing them, and why an experienced attorney is so important for success.

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Library Categories:

• Tennessee Auto Accidents
• Tennessee Truck Accidents
• Tennessee Motorcycle Accidents
• Tennessee Workers' Compensation
• Serious Injury - Medical Info
• Injuries to Children
• Tennessee Wrongful Death
• Defective, Dangerous Products
• Victims of DUI Drivers
• Dealing with Insurance Adjusters
• Medical Malpractice
• Biker Man
• General

Tennessee Auto Accidents:

• Tennessee Driver's License Study Guide   
  Description: Tennessee car accidents are often the result of practices and driving errors that are specifically discussed in the driver's license study guide.
• Tennesee Auto Accident Victims Often Rely on Uninsured Motorist Coverage Law   
  Description: Tennessee Auto Accident victims often have to rely on the uninsured motorist coverage on their own policy and required by Tennessee law on auto insurance policies.
• Anyone who causes a Tennessee car accident must have car insurance or be financially responsible under Tennessee law.   
  Description: Tennessee car accident victims are protected by Tennessee's Financial Responsibility Law that requires all Tennessee Car drivers to have auto insurance or be financially responsible if they cause a Tennessee Auto accident.
• Ejection Risk Much Higher in a Tennessee Car Accident when seatbelts not used. [PDF]   
  Description: Tennessee car accidents can be fatal when the driver or occupants are ejected from the vehicle. This NHTSA study establishes that people who are unbelted are more than 17x more likely to be ejected during a crash.
• Tennessee Drivers Manual and Rules of the Road   
  Description: The Tennessee Drivers' Manual includes rules of the road for safe operation of cars that when followed prevent unnecessary collisions and crashed

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Tennessee Truck Accidents:

• Tennessee truck companies provided guidelines on improving highway safety.   
  Description: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration through its Education and Technical Assistance Program has prepared this guide for trucking companies on "Improving Highway Safety". Do any of the companies read it? A pdf of the full manual is available on the FMCSA website.
• Tennessee tractor trailer accidents influenced by safety culture of trucking companies. [PDF]   
  Description: Tennessee truck accidents do not occur in a vacuum. The safety culture of trucking companies strongly influences whether and how truck drivers operate tractor trailers in Tennessee.
• Driver logs are an important part of any Tennessee Truck Accident Investigation   
  Description: Truck driver Logs are an important part of any Tennessee Tractor Trailer Accident Investigation. FMCSR 395.8 includes all the components required in truck driver logs.
• 2009 Rule for Hours of Service for Truck Drivers [PDF]   
  Description: The hours of service rules for truck drivers were changed in November 2008, after industry complaints about restrictions under the prior rule. The description of the new rule includes details about the considerations given to driver fatigue and the risks from truck drivers operating with insufficient rest.
• Safety Rules for Securing Loads on Tractor Trailers [PDF]   
  Description: Improper truck loading can cause shifting of loads and contribute to loss of control and collisions. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules on "Load Securement" are an attempt to minimize collisions and injuries caused by loads that have not been secured.

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Tennessee Motorcycle Accidents:

• Motorcycle helmet use increases, does it reduce Tennessee motorcycle accident injuries? [PDF]   
  Description: Motorcycle helmet use in Tennessee and elsewhere is estimated to have increased in 2009, and may be having a direct effect on the reduction Tennessee Motorcycle accidents.
• Traffic Safety Newsletter from National Safety Council Jan. 2010   
  Description: The National Safety Council's Traffic Safety Newsletter announces a nationwide motorcycle crash study and a Federal crackdown on drug and alcohol use by truck drivers.
• Tennessee Motorcycle Helmet Law [PDF]   
  Description: Tennessee requires that motorcyclists and their passengers wear helmets. This is the 2005 statute that creates this requirement.
• Study Shows that Anti-lock brakes on Motorcycles Reduce Fatalities. [PDF]   
  Description: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's 2009 study on anti-lock brakes in motorcycles establishes that anti-lock brakes can effectively reduce fatalities from motorcycle crashes.
• Motorcyclists Crash Data points to Increase in Accidents [PDF]   
  Description: Motorcycle data for 10 years shows an increase in crashes and that the 20-29 age group has the largest amount of injuries.

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Tennessee Workers' Compensation:

• Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Fraud – Who is Guilty?   
  Description: According to experts and researchers, workers’ compensation fraud most often involves employers, insurers and providers, not employees. This article discusses Tennessee workers’ compensation fraud and common misconceptions. Contact Phillip Miller & Associates at 1-800-337-HURT (4878) or 1-615-356-2000 if you have been injured on the job.
• What You Should Do Following a Work Injury in Tennessee   
  Description: It is important that you understand what steps need to be taken following a work injury. Phillip Miller & Associates discuss what you should do after a work accident to obtain benefits under Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Law. Contact us today at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 if you have been injured at work in Tennessee.
• Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Benefits   
  Description: Under the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act, you may be entitled to compensation for your work-related injuries. Workers’ compensation benefits are available while you recover from your injuries. Phillip Miller & Associates discuss the benefits for injured workers, including weekly payments and medical care. Contact us today at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 if you have been injured on the job and are applying for workers’ compensation benefits.

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Serious Injury - Medical Info:

• Enzymes from Brain Injury May Contribute to Alzheimer Disease [PDF]   
  Description: An enzyme, amyloid beta, is produced when there is brain injury and accumulations of this enzyme are known to be associated with Alzheimer Disease.
• Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimers, Review of Studies [PDF]   
  Description: A variety of studies have points to Traumatic Brain Injury as a risk factor for Alzheimer disease.
• Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimer Disease [PDF]   
  Description: Traumatic brain injury may also contribute to later development of Alzheimer disease, and the risk may be higher in people who have specific genetic profiles.
• Cartilage Repair for your Knee Injury from a Tennessee work or car accident ? [PDF]   
  Description: Knee injuries often involve damage to the cartilage, and this article identifies and describes current methods available to restore damage cartilage in the knee.
• Open Reduction Internal Fixation Surgery [PDF]   
  Description: Open reduction internal fixation procedures are used when there is a serious bone fracture, usually in the hip, ankle, leg, arm, or wrist. The surgery involves the use of plates, screws, nails, and pins to fix the bone back into position so they it may fuse or grow back together. This article describes the procedure and shows xrays of these plates, screws, pins, etc in people who have had this procedure done.

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Injuries to Children:

• Young Children Safer on Playground Slides without Parents [PDF]   
  Description: Many adults think it will be fun for a young child (less than 32 months) to ride down a playground slide on the adult's lap. Unfortunately this leads all to often to injuries caused by the weight of the adult if there is a fall. This study from the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics reports that the tibia fractures that occurred were non-displaced, but required medical treatment.
• Research shows Parents Can Reduce the Risks of Teen Fatalities [PDF]   
  Description: The way that parents set rules and monitor teen driving can reduce the risks of their teens engaging in risky driving behavior including the use of cell phones while driving, or driving while intoxicated.
• Teen Driving Restrictions Save Lives [PDF]   
  Description: Restrictions on teen driving during night time hours, and limiting the number of teens allowed in the car reduce the risks of collisions and injuries to teens.
• Safe Practices for Children and Airbags [PDF]   
  Description: Airbags can save lives, but with children special precautions should be taken. This guide suggests the safe use of car seats with airbags for children from toddlers to age 6.
• Child Pedestrian Injuries Cause post-traumatic stress syndrome [PDF]   
  Description: In this policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatricians, doctors say that children who are in even minor pedestrian accidents will experience post-traumatic stress syndrome.

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Tennessee Wrongful Death:

• Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet [PDF]   
  Description: Carbon monoxide poisoning kills over 500 people each year and sends more than 15,000 people to the hospital for treatment. This fact sheet from the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Association of Home Builders includes instructions on what to do if your carbon monoxide alarm goes off.
• Railroad Crossing Safety [PDF]   
  Description: The 2004 DOT plan describes many of the hazards of railroad crossings, and the inadequate measures that are in place to protect the public.
• Tennessee Wrongful Death Lawsuits – What You Need To Know   
  Description: When someone is killed due to negligence, the surviving family members may be able to pursue a Tennessee wrongful death lawsuit. This article discusses Tennessee wrongful death lawsuits and the compensation available. Contact Phillip Miller & Associates at (615) 356-2000 or (800) 337-HURT for a free legal consultation today.
• Calculating "personal consumption" in a wrongful death case. [PDF]   
  Description: The earnings of someone who has died are part of determining the value of a wrongful death case. When that number is calculated, additional calculations are done to determine how much the decedent would have spent on their own necessaries or how much they would have "personally consumed".
• Dealing with the Loss of a Loved One   
  Description: This government website provides helpful information about grief and how to deal with it.

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Defective, Dangerous Products:

• Unsafe Cribs, Bassinet & Play Yard on CPSC’s Most Wanted List   
  Description: The CPSC has created a list of some of the most dangerous children’s products out there. Phillip Miller & Associates provides details regarding certain children’s products that resulted in deaths. Contact us today at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 if your child has been injured by a defective product in Tennessee.
• ATV Safety Report, Consumer Product Safety Commission [PDF]   
  Description: The Consumer Product Safety Commission report summarizes data on injuries and deaths from the operation of ATV vehicles. More than 500 people lose their lives each year while on ATV's and a disproportionate number of them are young people.
• Amusement Park Ride Injuries and Fatalities [PDF]   
  Description: Government data on injuries and fatalities from amusement park rides.
• Hazardous Chemicals Guide [PDF]   
  Description: No matter where the chemical came from, this guide provide information on hundreds of chemicals and the risks from exposure.

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Victims of DUI Drivers:

• Tennessee car accidents are often caused by drivers who are taking drugs or medication.   
  Description: Tennessee car accidents are too often caused by drivers who are taking too much medication, or illegal drugs that cause a car wreck in Tennessee. This is an actual affidavit of a driver after causing a wreck and injuring one of our clients. Read it. It's an incredible example of bad judgment and excuses.
• Drunk drivers who cause car accidents in Tennessee may not realize how little alcohol it takes to be DUI.   
  Description: Tennessee car accidents caused by DUI drivers are sometimes the result of simple ignorance. The first time DUI driver may not realize how much alcohol will make them impaired. This table shows how much alcohol it will take to make a Tennessee driver legally DUI.

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Dealing with Insurance Adjusters:

• Insurance Companies Profit by Denying and Delaying Claims [PDF]   
  Description: Insurance Adjusters are trained, and paid, to deny and delay payment of legitimate claims. This policy has been confirmed by national studies and CNN. Experience legal help can make a difference in helping consumers get the settlements they deserve.

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Medical Malpractice:

• Medical Malpractice Insurors Enjoy Remarkable Profits [PDF]   
  Description: Health care costs not affected by malpractice cases

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Biker Man:

• Orange County Choppers to build hybrid motorcycle Hybrid motorcycle build to be featured on OCC's reality show in 2010 [PDF]   
  Description: Schneider Electric has said it will partner with custom motorcycle manufacturer Orange County Choppers (OCC) to design and build the first hybrid motorcycle in OCC history. Designed through a collaboration of Schneider Electric employees and the OCC design team, its hoped the Schneider Electric custom chopper will exemplify the company's efforts to make energy solutions safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green.
• Facing terminal cancer, former Lions linebacker Ray Nettles wants his story to help others   
  Description: As Ray Nettles approaches his 60th birthday on Aug. 1, Nettles has come to realize what an ill-fated path he's been travelling all these years. As much as he revelled in being that notorious tough guy -- earning him a Schenley Award as Outstanding Lineman in 1973 and being elected to the CFL Hall of Fame in 2005 -- Nettles' penchant to constantly experience life on the edge didn't suit him so well off the field.
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General:

• Tennessee Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, and Trucking Accidents infrequently go all the way to trial. [PDF]   
  Description: Tennessee court statistics show that only 260 jury trials occurred in 2008, with only 65 trials during the entire year in Nashville, 48 cases in Memphis, 59 cases in Knoxville, and 51 in Chattanooga.
• Tennessee Lawsuits - Which Federal Court for a Truck Accident, Car Accident, or other claim? [PDF]   
  Description: Cases involving Tennessee Auto Accidents, Tennessee Motorcycle Accident, Tennessee Trucking Accidents or other cases may be in Federal Court. This map shows which Federal Court your Tennessee case may be assigned to.
• Solving the Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths [PDF]   
  Description: This study from the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership and Transportation America describes the problem of pedestrian deaths, and a plan for reducing the risks in communities across the U.S.
• Restricting the Number of Teens in a Car May Reduce Fatalities [PDF]   
  Description: The more teens in a car, the higher the likelihood of a fatal accident. Driver error, speeding, and single vehicle accidents are more likely when there are multiple teens in the car with a teenage driver.
• Diagnostic Codes Used for Medical Billing [PDF]   
  Description: Medical bills do not often have descriptions of what was done, instead there is a numeric code used to describe the diagnosis and service. The only way to see if your bills are related to your care, or the specific care needed for a particular problem is to check the code.

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