Lawrenceburg Personal Injury Blog

Ambulance speed a possible factor in wrongful death suit

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Dec 10, 2018 | Wrongful Death

An ambulance is used to transport someone in need of medical assistance to a hospital or other healthcare facility in Tennessee. They are used to provide safe and fast transport in cases of emergency. While fast is a priority, the focus should always be on safety....

Wrong medication could result in tragic wrongful death

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Dec 5, 2018 | Wrongful Death

When a person in Tennessee goes to a hospital for tests, one expects all appropriate precautions will be taken regarding tests and medications that may be administered. In a recent tragic episode at Vanderbilt University Medical Center this did not happen. As a...

Waffles, death and a wrongful death suit

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Nov 26, 2018 | Wrongful Death

Waffles are a wonderful food and Waffle Houses have become popular destinations for Americans to satisfy their waffle cravings. Tennessee is no exception to the American love affair with this popular breakfast staple. Sadly, a mass shooting last April may have tainted...

Crash avoidance, a rear-end collision and your head injury

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Nov 23, 2018 | Uncategorized

Rear-end collisions are among the most common kinds of vehicle accidents. They usually appear to be minor crashes, and yet they can cause severe injuries, including TBI.One specific crash avoidance feature may help you avoid a head injury if installed on the car...

Thanksgiving, turkey and dangerous products

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Nov 20, 2018 | Dangerous Products

Thanksgiving is upon us and so turkey consumption is way up in Tennessee. This does not make this the ideal time for a large recall of turkey products, but Jennie-O has announced a recall of as many as 91,000 pounds of ground turkey because of a salmonella outbreak....

Holidays are a less than ideal time for dangerous products

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Nov 12, 2018 | Dangerous Products

The holidays are upon us, and that means that home bakers are, or soon will be, baking cakes and cookies to share with family and friends. Many recipes start with pre-packaged cake mix as an ingredient. Duncan Hines, a popular brand, is currently the subject of a...

Veterans Affairs Hospital sued for wrongful death

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Nov 5, 2018 | Wrongful Death

The Veterans Affairs has come under fire lately for quality of care issues in VA hospitals. While improvements have been made, there are still serious issues concerning quality of care. One of these resulted in a wrongful death lawsuit against a...

Employment law does not apply to all

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Nov 1, 2018 | Employment Law

Most workers in Tennessee and around the country are protected from workplace discrimination issues such as age, race religion and gender. However, there is a large group of workers who are not protected by employment law. That group is made up of the independent...

Dietary supplements can be dangerous products

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Oct 23, 2018 | Dangerous Products

It is probably safe to say that the medicine chests in many houses in Tennessee contain at least one bottle of dietary supplements. This may include calcium, fish oil or one of the many products that promise weight loss without food restrictions. Many choose these...

3 car accident myths drivers in Tennessee still believe

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Hoffmeyer, PLLC | Oct 19, 2018 | Uncategorized

Accidents happen every day in Tennessee. An interactive map on the Tennessee Highway Safety Office site allows you to see where all substantial crashes have occurred throughout the state in 2018, with many of them having taken place around Nashville and Memphis. No...

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