NSTLaw Articles

Tennessee Auto Accidents and Child Restraint Systems/Seat Belts
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 - There are many Tennessee auto accidents each year where adult occupants of the vehicles go unharmed while the children involved suffer catastrophic injury or death. The Tennessee auto accident lawyers of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC (NST Law) know how devastating it can be if your child is seriously injured or killed in a Tennessee auto accident because of a defective seat belt, booster seat or child safety restraint. There are many auto accidents that cause injuries every year, which result from defective child restraint systems or automobiles with seat belts not designed to safely accommodate children or a child car seat.

Preserving and Collecting Evidence in a Tennessee Personal Injury Case
Monday, June 7th, 2010 - If you are involved in a situation where you are seriously injured by the negligent misconduct of another, you can take certain actions to preserve or collect evidence that may strengthen your case. One of the first things you should do if you are injured by a dangerous product, a serious auto accident, a construction accident or a the negligence of a medical provider is quickly contact an experienced Tennessee personal injury lawyer who will takes steps to make sure that evidence necessary to build you lawsuit is collected and preserved.

Cell Phone Related Auto Accidents in Tennessee
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 - Cell phone usage continues to rise dramatically as cell phones have become a fundamental part of our daily activities including making calls, sending texts, surfing the internet, using GPS or other smart phone functions. With expansion in the use and function of cell phones, the use of cell phones while driving now comes close to alcohol as a leading cause of auto accidents.

Toyota Litigation: The Black Box Smoking Gun
May 10th, 2010 - Many people do not realize that automobiles including eight million Toyotas facing recall for product defects have black boxes called Event Data Recorders (EDRs) that may explain the cause of many Tennessee acceleration auto accidents. Recent reports suggest that Toyota has taken affirmative steps to prevent the disclosure of this black box data.

Tennessee Wrongful Death Cases
Monday, May 3rd, 2010 - If a person is killed by the negligent or intentional act of another, immediate family members may pursue an action for compensation under Tennessee's wrongful death statute. Under Tennessee's wrongful death law, there are two types of actions that may be pursued by the family members of a person who is killed in an accident or by the intentional act of another.

Tennessee Busing Accidents: The Responsibility of Common Carriers
Saturday, May 1st, 2010 - Many people never consider what a fundamental role buses pay in our everyday lives. When we put our children on a bus as we send them off to school or jump on a city transit bus as we go to work or a shopping center, we are entrusting our safety to others. Most of us never even consider the possibility that the bus may be involved in an accident or that we will be injured or killed. This is somewhat naïve considering that from 1990 to 2001 there was an average of 50,000-63,000 bus crashes per year.

SUV Rollover Accidents in Tennessee
April 15th, 2010 - At Nahon Saharovich & Trotz, PLC (“NST Law), we know that as SUVs became popular, making the transition from off-road vehicle to all purpose family car, certain design elements made the SUV a moving death trap for many drivers.

Tennessee Pedestrian Accidents Causing Serious Injury
April 12th, 2010 - Most people cross streets, walk to the market or through a store parking lot on a daily basis. We cross the street on our way to work while our children cross the street on their way to school. Rarely do we consider that there is a real chance that we may be involved in a pedestrian accident.

Tennessee Premises Liability – Injuries Caused by Dangers Lurking on Another’s Property
April 10th, 2010 - If you are injured when you are on someone else’s property, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries from the person who “controls” the property, typically the person who owns or has the right to possession of the property (hereinafter referred to as the “premises owner”).

About Tennessee Construction Accident Law
April 8th, 2010 - Though activity in the construction industry has recently declined as a result of a lagging economy, construction sites are still commonplace in most communities.

Medical Demonstrative Evidence (MDE) for Personal Injury Litigation in Tennessee
April 5th, 2010 - The attorneys of NST Law also understand the importance of coordinating our legal theories and evidence closely with a medical expert so that the information is understandable and persuasive to a jury of lay people. We employ state-of-the-art Medical Demonstrative Evidence (“MDE”) to create a visual and tactile presentation to vividly communicate the complex mechanisms of causation in a medical malpractice case.

Causation in Tennessee Medical Malpractice Cases
April 2nd, 2010 - Tennessee medical malpractice cases can be among the most challenging cases to litigate because of the complexity of the subject matter. Many people presume that medical malpractice, which leads to the injury or death of a patient, is a fairly rare event. There are, in fact, many good doctors practicing medicine.

Black Box Data Key Evidence in Tennessee Truck Crash Cases
March 30th, 2010 - There has been a concerted effort in recent years to have the commercial trucking industry use “black boxes” to improve safety.  Black box monitoring systems also known as electronic log systems, electronic data recorders and electronic control modules systems have revolutionized the way Tennessee trucking accident lawyers litigate trucking accident cases. 

Unique Challenges in Initiating Medical Malpractice Claims in Tennessee
March 14th, 2010 - A medical malpractice lawsuit may be pursued when the negligent act or omission by a doctor or other medical professional causes the injury or death of a patient.  Medical malpractice cases can be amongst the most difficult injury related cases to litigate.   

Employer Liability for Cell Phone Use in Tennessee Car Accidents
March 12th, 2010 - Cell phone use is growing at a staggering rate as over 190 million people used cell phones in the United States during 2005.  This amounts to 2 out of every 3 people using a cell phone.  As cell phone use has risen, the use of cell phones while driving has also risen to the point that now 40% of all cell phone use is by motorists.

Product Liability for Toyota Acceleration Accidents in Tennessee
March 9th, 2010 - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently indicated that a total of 34 auto accident fatalities have been linked to acceleration related auto accidents related to defective brakes, defective floor mats and defective gas pedals in certain Toyota vehicles.  Toyota has recently recalled 8.5 million vehicles because of such product defects.  If you are involved in a Toyota acceleration auto accident, a Tennessee personal injury lawyer can navigate the complex realm of Tennessee car accident law.

Social Networking Impact on Personal Injury Claims
March 4th, 2010 - Social network sites are growing at a phenomenal rate and the trend toward detailing one’s daily activities for the world to see is starting to have a significant impact on personal injury claims.  Over 25% of all internet users visit social networks like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace at least once a month.  33% of internet users have made a purchase based on social networking sites.

Tennessee ATV Accident Lawyers | Tennessee ATV Accidents Attorneys
March 1st, 2010 - Litigating ATV Accidents in Tennessee - ATV use is on the rise in the U.S. leading to an increasing trend of accidents involving catastrophic injuries and deaths.  ATVs are widely used for farm work and recreational activities.  Laborers on farms often use ATVs to feed and keep track of livestock and haul supplies.

Compensation for Injuries in a Tennessee Motorcycle Accident
February 25th, 2010 - Anyone involved in a motorcycle accident in Tennessee faces a real risk of being seriously injured.  There were 3,158 motorcycle accidents in Tennessee in 2007.  Of those accidents, 2,456 accidents resulted in injury while another 246 were fatal motorcycle accidents. 

YAZ, YASMIN & OCELLA have been linked to serious health problems
11/06/2009 - In October of 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a letter to Bayer Healthcare and Barr Laboratories, the manufacturer of these pharmaceuticals, warning of the misleading nature of their advertisements of said pharmaceuticals.

New Study Shows Texting Increases Risk of Collision 23 Times
9/24/2009 - A new study of drivers who text message while driving shows that the risk greatly exceeds previous estimates.