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Covering issues related to personal injury, consumer, business and class action law matters

WSJ Article Exposes Hypocrisy of Arbitration
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

Many consumer contracts — checking account contracts, cellphone contracts, even nursing home or hospital contracts — now contain arbitration clauses. Despite being buried in the fine print, these contracts often require consumers to give up their right to a jury trial in favor or arbitration. Many also expressly forbid “class actions” within the arbitration context.…

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Paula Deen Lawsuit Illustrates Dangers of a Belligerent Defense
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

Most people have by now heard of the travails of celebrity chef Paula Deen, whose business empire and sponsorships crumbled this Summer following revelations from a civil lawsuit that she had used the N-word in the past and was part of other potentially offensive racially charged activities. This post is not to defend Ms. Deen…

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Tennessee Bus and Truck Accident Lawsuit Decision Reversed
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

In a recent opinion, Long v. Greyhound Lines, Inc., 203 Tenn.App. LEXIS 405 (Tenn.Ct.App. 2013), the Tennessee Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to two of the defendants involved in a multiple vehicle accident involving tractor trailers and a Greyhound bus. The decision is interesting to lawyers practicing in the…

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Tennessee Court Affirms No Liability of Police Officers for Letting Drunk Driver Go
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

A recent decision from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee reaffirms the rule that police officers cannot be held liable for failing to stop or arrest a drunk driver. In Harris v. City of Knoxville, a pedestrian brought suit against Knoxville and two police officers individually after he was seriously…

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Nashville Car Accident News Story Shows Importance of Seat Belts
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

A recent news story here in Nashville illustrates the importance of seat belts in saving lives and preventing injuries in serious car accidents. Channel 5 reported on a drunk driving accident on Nolensville road in which one driver crossed the center line and sideswiped several cars before colliding head on with another car. The drunk…

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Tennessee Supreme Court Disallows Negligence Lawsuit Against Hospital Due to Elapsed Statute of Limitations
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

The decision in Cunningham v. Williamson County Hospital District exemplifies why people who have suffered a loss or injury due to the negligence of another must consult with a local Nashville attorney as soon as possible after the injury occurs. Here, because the plaintiffs filed a lawsuit 15 months after the statute of limitations began…

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Tennessee Supreme Court Rules That Federal Law Does Not Bar Injury Claims in Bus Accident
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

The Nashville-based Tennessee Supreme Court recently reversed an appeals’ court decision, which had ruled that federal law prevented a plaintiff-passenger from bringing a claim for disabling injuries sustained when thrown from a shuttle bus in Memphis. Bus accidents and any resulting injuries to passengers, other motorists or bystanders on the road can be particularly devastating,…

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Tennessee Court of Appeals Reverses Damages Award Against Ambulance Service
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

In a recent opinion, Hardeman County v. McIntyre, the Tennessee Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s award of damages to a driver injured when an ambulance collided into her while she was attempting to make a turn. At issue in the appellate court was whether the ambulance company had breached the standard of care…

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New Technology Aimed at Reducing Distracted Driving Accidents Deemed Ineffective
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

In a recent blog post, we reported on the increase of distracted driving accidents in Nashville and throughout the country. Texting and talking on a cell phone while driving are two of the most widespread examples of distracted driving. According to a recent article, data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) reveals…

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