Blog Posts in May, 2014

• Outpatient care shouldn't entail lower patient safety standards

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge || May 30, 2014

  No matter the circumstances behind a medical visit, patients should be able to expect to receive attentive, quality care provided by doctors, nurses and other professionals. This is a seemingly simple principle that should apply across the board for health care. A recent study may have uncovered some important disparities in care based on where treatment is administered, the patient's age and a ...
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• Powdered alcohol considered dangerous -- before it hits shelves

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge || May 23, 2014

  Entrepreneurs are constantly thinking of new and creative products to market to consumers. In an effort to create a profitable enterprise, however, serious oversights in consumer safety can be made. Other times, the concerns about safety might be known, but they are simply ignored by manufacturers. Right now, public officials are weighing the possibility of approving a new product: powdered ...
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• What are Tennessee workers entitled to when injured on the job?

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge || May 14, 2014

  The Tennessee Workers' Compensation Act is a critical piece of legislation that protects most employees within the state's borders. Many people work to support themselves and loved ones, so being sidelined from work has the potential to create financial chaos. Under this state law, however, those who suffer a work-related injury or illness are entitled to wage reimbursement and medical coverage. ...
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• Pain can persist -- even intensify -- months after a car accident

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge || May 7, 2014

  Immediately after a truck accident , tending to medical needs should obviously be a top priority. Drivers and their passengers may be checked out by emergency medical technicians and potentially undergo further evaluation and treatment at a hospital. Of course, some medical conditions might obviously need attention. At the same time, however, other cases might not be so clear cut. According to a ...
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• Summer is on its way -- so too are children riding their bicycles

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge || May 2, 2014

  For young kids, summer vacation is a very exciting time of year. With time away from school, kids can spend time with their friends taking the time to enjoy many types of recreation. Namely, kids might use their bikes to get from place to place while the weather is hospitable. Knowing that children are in school for a majority of the year, many motorists might not be prepared to see so many ...
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