Archive for the ‘ Premises Liability ’ Category

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Jan

Study Finds Hospital Bed Alarms Ineffective at Preventing Falls

January 28, 2013

Slip and fall injuries are some of the most common types of accidents that occur in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. The frequency of such injuries prompted many hospitals to invest in alarm technology that would supposedly help prevent these accidents, but a new study published in a recent issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine points to the contrary.

The study examined results from 349 beds from 16 units in a hospital located in Memphis, Tennessee. Half the units were used as a control test group while the other half were outfitted with the alarms, as well as receiving interventions and specialized trainings to increase the understanding and use of fall alarms. While the study found the training and interventions led to a greater use of the alarms, there was no significant data to support the idea the alarms prevented Slip and Fall Accidents after other contributing factors were brought into the equation.

Researchers attributed this phenomenon to what they referred to as “alarm fatigue.” Essentially, nurses and staff heard the alarms so often, they became desensitized to the signal and often did not respond.

The Tennessee Personal Injury Lawyers with John Michael Bailey Injury Lawyers say medical staff failing to respond to an alarm that indicates a patient may be in trouble could be considered negligence and would encourage anyone who has been harmed under a physicians’ care to contact an attorney to discuss your legal rights.

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Feb

TN Family Seriously Injured After Boat Falls On Them

February 27, 2012

An accident at a Tennessee sporting goods store last week has injured a family of three. According to reports from WMCTV Channel 5 News, the accident happened in an outdoor display that was set up in the store’s parking lot at Opry Mills in Nashville, Tennessee.

At 12:15 on Friday, witnesses say that a pickup truck hopped a curb in the parking lot and hit a boat that was on a trailer. The boat was knocked off and toppled on top of the family that was standing nearby.

The family was trapped between the boat and a wall for nearly 20 minutes until rescue crews could get the boat lifted and the victims could be pulled to safety.

An ambulance transported the family to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where they were treated for serious injuries. The mother was last listed in critical condition.

The 73-year-old driver of the pickup, who said his foot was stuck on the accelerator, was charged with failure to exercise due care.

The unfortunate part of this accident is that these victims will likely spend more time recovering than the person responsible will spend paying for causing their injuries.

This is why the Tennessee Premise Liability Attorneys with John Michael Bailey Injury Lawyers are here to help. We work with injury victims to help them get the compensation they need in order to live a productive and happy life after a serious accident.

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23
Jan

Greenfield Construction Worker Killed In Building Collapse

January 23, 2012

One construction worker was killed and another injured on-the-job today in Greenfield, Tennessee, after the building the two men were working in collapsed. According to reports from WMCTV 5 News, the accident happened at around 9:30 this morning on Front Street.

Greenfield City Fire Chief Bob Dudley said that the pair of men were working in a lot adjacent to the building when it collapsed. The workers were buried by falling debris and suffered numerous injuries as a result. One of the victims was taken to The Med in Memphis, Tennessee, to be treated for the injuries he sustained. The other man, a 32-year-old man from Greenfield, was killed in the accident. Rescuers said it would take several hours to free the body from the fallen debris.

Dudley said that he believes the high winds from last night associated with a passing storm may have played a part in the building collapsing.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry is the most dangerous job in in the United States today. They estimate that in the U.S., approximately 751 workers lost their lives during on-the-job accidents last year alone.

The Memphis wrongful death attorneys with John Michael Bailey Injury Lawyers would like to remind all construction workers that employers have a responsibility to provide all employees with a safe work environment. If they do not, they may be able to be held liable for any injuries or deaths that occur.

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12
Dec

Somerville Tennessee Ultralight Plane Crash Leaves Pilot Dead

December 12, 2011

One man is dead following a deadly plane accident that occurred in Somerville, Tennessee. According to Channel 3 News, the crash occurred at around 2:00 in the afternoon on Sunday near Yum Yum road.

The owner of the plane and the private airstrip where it took off, told investigators the plane had undergone some maintenance that day and was on a test flight when it went down with the 50-year-old pilot from Cordova, Tennessee, inside. Witnesses say the plane took off in a normal fashion, but began to shake just above the tree line. They say the plane held on for a few seconds before going down in a nose dive position.

Several area farmers who saw the plane go down were able to quickly get to the wreckage and pulled the pilot away just as the plane set fire from a fuel leak. Despite their best efforts, rescuers were not able to revive the pilot.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was on the scene shortly after the crash to gather information and take pictures, but the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken over the investigation and says a preliminary report on the incident will be ready in several weeks.

The Tennessee Airplane Accident Lawyers with John Michael Bailey Injury Lawyers are experienced in helping families who have lost loved ones in tragic airplane crashes get the compensation the need from those responsible for their loss. Contact an experienced lawyer today with any questions you have regarding your case.

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Nov

Lab Explosion At College Campus Injures Professor and Three Students

November 14, 2011

An explosion in the chemistry lab on the campus of Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis, Tennessee, sent three students and a professor to the hospital late last week. According to ABC 24 News, the explosion happened around noon on Wednesday at the 700 block of Union Avenue.

Investigators say the accident occured in an organic chemistry classroom when unknown chemicals came into contact with one another and ignited. Witnesses say the professor attempted to shield students from the blast. He was taken to The MED Burn Center in serious but stable condition. Three other students suffered injuries from broken glass and inhalation of fumes. They were also taken to The MED Burn Center where they were last listed in stable condition.

Chemical burns can be more dangerous than those caused by flame because the chemicals penetrate deep beneath the skin. Often times, oral or intravenous medications are needed to ward off infection and internal blistering. Other treatments could include cycloplegics, steroids, ascorbate (only in alkali burns) to restore collagen synthesis, and glaucoma medication may be needed to prevent an increase of intraocular pressure. In some cases, surgery may also be required.

The Tennessee Burn Injury Lawyers with John Michael Bailey urge you to contact them if you have been hurt in an accident caused by no fault of your own by filling out a free initial consultation form today.

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