Lawrenceburg Personal Injury Blog

Employment law still relevant in combatting discrimination

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Apr 3, 2019 | Employment Law

In the year 2019 one might think that women have earned the right to be treated equally in the workplace. Indeed, employment law since the 1960s has stipulated that it is illegal to discriminate against employees because of their race, religion, sex or nationality. As...

Treatment in jail may have led to a wrongful death suit

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Mar 26, 2019 | Wrongful Death

Crime happens. Our criminal justice system exists as a means to punish people who are convicted of crimes in Tennessee. The meaning of justice should not be lost when the meaning of criminal justice is considered. Justice is meant to be fair and that fairness should...

Negligence, a vehicle crash and TBI recovery

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Mar 22, 2019 | Uncategorized

If you are able to walk away from a car crash, you probably count your lucky stars. However, you are no doubt stunned if the doctor you see after the accident provides a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury. What happens now?After the crash As the victim of a vehicle...

Police shooting results in wrongful death lawsuit

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Mar 20, 2019 | Wrongful Death

A recent case in Tennessee echoes many similar and unfortunate cases across the country. A Memphis police officer has been charged with wrongful death in the shooting and resulting death of a young man. The lawsuit alleges racial discrimination and profiling...

Medication error may have caused a wrongful death

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Mar 12, 2019 | Wrongful Death

Nurses perform many critical tasks concerning patient care in a Tennessee hospital setting and one of the most critical is the dispensing of medication. It is vital that the appropriate medication be given to the appropriate patient. To help ensure that this happens,...

Raw milk is considered to be among dangerous products

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Mar 6, 2019 | Dangerous Products

There has been much said and written concerning the safety of many aspects of the nation's food supply. As concerns have mounted in Tennessee over the presence of antibiotics in meat the trend to organic products has grown as nonorganics have come to be seen as...

Too many lives cut short by DUI car accidents

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Feb 28, 2019 | Car Accidents

Fatal accidents caused by drunk drivers are among the most preventable. Most people are aware that drinking and driving don't mix and that a person who has been drinking should not drive. In this day and age of so many ride options, Uber and Lyft for example,...

Employment law can help protect new mothers

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Feb 20, 2019 | Employment Law

Balancing work and motherhood is an ongoing battle for many American women. Many women have to work to support their families and so return to work in Tennessee as soon as they are physically able. In a recent case in another state a woman is suing her employer for...

Are you suffering from PTSD after a car accident?

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Feb 19, 2019 | Uncategorized

Car accidents are traumatic experiences. Not only can they cause severe physical injuries, but they can take a toll on your emotions as well. You may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder following a motor vehicle collision.If you think you may have PTSD from...

Flawed construction leads to wrongful death lawsuit

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Feb 11, 2019 | Wrongful Death

Moving into a brand new house is an exciting time for a family. It is often viewed with great anticipation and excitement of new beginnings and new adventures to come. One would not anticipate being involved in a wrongful death lawsuit against the builder...

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