Recent Posts in Personal Injury Category

• Tennessee Department of Health Releases November 2019 Report

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Dec 20, 2019

  Tasked with protecting the public from negligent health professionals, the Tennessee Department of Health releases a monthly media report on all disciplinary actions taken by health-related boards. Now that the Department has released the November 2019 report, patients can see whether their care providers and practitioners have been subject to specific disciplinary actions. From athletic trainers ...
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• Three Attorneys of Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge Named to 2019 Super Lawyers®

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Nov 6, 2019

  Attorneys Randall L. Kinnard , Daniel L. Clayton , and Mark S. Beveridge all help lead the personal injury law firm of Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge in Nashville, Tennessee. All three attorneys have also been recently recognized through Super Lawyers® 2019 memberships. In addition, all three attorneys were chosen as Top 50 Nashville Super Lawyers® and Top 100 Nashville Super Lawyers® members this ...
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• Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge Recognized by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" in 2020

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Nov 1, 2019

  U.S. News – Best Lawyers® just released the 10 th edition of “Best Law Firms,” and Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge is proud to announce that we’ve received 3 Tier 1 rankings: Medical Malpractice Law – Nashville Personal Injury Litigation – Nashville Product Liability Litigation – Nashville To be eligible for a “Best Law Firms” ranking, a firm must have at least one practicing lawyer recognized by ...
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• Three Victims Killed in Pair of Tractor-Trailer Wrecks on Highway 13, I-40 in Tennessee

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Jan 28, 2019

  At least three victims were killed, and one seriously injured, in two separate wrecks involving commercial tractor-trailers on mid-state roadways Thursday morning, January 24th. Details about the collisions, according to local updates from Fox 17 News , include: One 39-year-old victim from Collinwood was killed Thursday morning in a collision on State Route 13 in Wayne County. According to ...
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• Child Dead, Over 40 Injured When Tennessee Youth Football Team Bus Crashes in Arkansas

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Dec 3, 2018

  A bus crash in the early morning hours of December 3, 2018, killed one child and injured at least 45 others victims the wreck occurred shortly after 2:30 am on Monday when a charter bus driver lost control of the vehicle on Interstate 30 near Benton, Arkansas. The team was returning home to Memphis, Tennessee. According to authorities, the charter bus was operated by Scott Shuttle Service of ...
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• Fatal I-40 Ambulance Crash in Nashville Caused by Excessive Speed for Roadway Conditions, Police Report

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Dec 2, 2018

  Nashville police say excessive speed for road and weather conditions resulted in the death of two victims aboard a private ambulance Friday evening. The crash , which occurred on Interstate 40 near the exit for Charlotte Pike, killed a 36-year-old female patient who was riding in the back of the ambulance, as well as a 36-year-old medic. At the time of the crash, the ambulance had been ...
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• Carbon Monoxide Leak in Downtown Nashville Hotel Sickens at Least a Dozen People

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Nov 7, 2018

  A carbon monoxide leak at The Westin hotel in downtown Nashville sickened at least a dozen people early in the morning on Wednesday, November 7. According to the Nashville Fire Department, at least six people have been transported to the nearby Vanderbilt University Medical Center. More information about their current condition was not made immediately available. The fire department received the ...
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• Tennessee Department of Health Suspends New Resident Admissions to Nursing Home in Limestone

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, May 7, 2018

  The Tennessee Department of Health recently suspended all new resident admissions to a nursing home in Limestone, TN after complaints citing pharmaceutical services, nursing services, and medical records raised concerns. This is the second admission suspension enacted by the Tennessee Department of Health in the past few months – a Nashville-area home faced the same penalties after similar ...
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• Wrong-Way Driving Truck Crash Claims One Life

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Feb 27, 2018

  A truck crash in Warren County on Monday, February 26 claimed the life of one man after a dump truck turned into oncoming traffic. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the dump truck with a full load was traveling west when the driver overcorrected and veered into the eastbound lane where it collided head-on with a utility truck. The utility truck’s driver, 44-year-old Kevin Bouldin, was ...
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• 2017 Is the Deadliest Year for Pedestrians in Nashville History

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Nov 16, 2017

  19 pedestrians have been killed in car accidents in Nashville, TN this year, a new city record, with another month and a half left in the year. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office believes that the dangerous increase in fatal pedestrian crashes is heavily influenced by the city’s rapid growth. The majority of these accidents occurred on Bell Road, Murfreesboro Pike, Nolensville Pike, and Gallatin ...
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• Multiple Reported Deaths In Chattanooga School Bus Crash

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Nov 22, 2016

  Officials are reporting multiple deaths after a Woodmore Elementary school bus crashed in Chattanooga, TN on Monday, November 21. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, there were 35 children in ages ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade on the bus. At least two children were killed in the crash. The bus appeared to have split apart after crashing into a tree, though the cause of the ...
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• Statistics for Truck Accidents

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Jul 22, 2016

  Truck accidents are some of the most devastating collisions on the highway, especially when they involve smaller vehicles. A fully loaded truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds within regulation limits, which puts it at around 25 times the size of the average passenger car. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) [1] , 73,000 large trucks were involved in crashes that ...
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• Levels & Classification of Spinal Cord Injury

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Jul 12, 2016

  An injury to your spinal cord, no matter how slight, can be a terrifying prospect to consider. It’s the main pathway that your brain uses to send sensory and motor information throughout the rest of your body, and if enough damage is caused, you could end up paralyzed. There are several ways spinal cord injuries are classified, both by location and by severity. The spinal cord is protected by ...
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• The Dangers of Overloaded and Improperly Loaded Trucks

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Jun 30, 2016

  Commercial trucks enable companies to ship products all across the country, keeping the nation’s shelves and pantries stocked. A key part of the transportation process is the actual loading of the vehicles, and if that step isn’t done properly, it can lead to catastrophe. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) details the proper method for loading a truck on its website, and ...
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• Hours of Service Rules & Drowsy Truck Drivers

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Apr 22, 2016

  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration created the Hours of Service Regulations to protect both truck drivers and other vehicles on the road. Too often, drivers will violate these rules in order to meet their deadlines. However, when they do this, they risk making fatal mistakes caused by fatigue. When an individual is too tired to drive, he or she is not alert and cannot respond quickly ...
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• How to Sabotage Your Personal Injury Claim (What Not To Do)

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Feb 4, 2016

  When you sustain an injury in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or carelessness, you may have grounds to seek restitution. You should not have to suffer for someone else’s mistake. Filing a personal injury claim allows you to do that. However, when you bring a lawsuit against those you believe to be the responsible party, you need to be careful of your conduct in and outside of the ...
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• Resolve to Find the Best Legal Representation for Your Case This Year

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Jan 8, 2016

  It can be difficult to truly enjoy the holidays and the New Year if you have been injured in an accident or due to medical malpractice . Rather than focus on the fun festivities and making plans for the new year, you probably have to deal with returning to basic health and mobility. It can be painful overcoming serious and catastrophic injuries . That is why we believe that one of your main New ...
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• Southwest Plane Crash at Nashville International Airport Investigated

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Dec 17, 2015

  The Federal Aviation Administration is continuing its investigation of the Southwest plane that skid off the taxiway at Nashville International Airport on Tuesday. Authorities still aren’t sure what caused a Southwest plane to skid off the taxiway at Nashville International Airport two days ago, injuring nine passengers. The plane was carrying 133 passengers and five crewmembers from Houston Hobby ...
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• Dangers of Paramedic Intubation Errors

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Dec 14, 2015

  When someone suffers a traumatic injury, the first people on the scene are usually emergency medical technicians. They embody a light of hope in a dangerous and hopeful situation. However, in cases of high risk, it is important that these technicians proceed with care and precision. This can be hard to do in the hectic environment in which they work. These intense circumstances can cause the ...
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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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• A children's toy so dangerous that a state governor spoke up

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Apr 22, 2014

  When a parent buys a toy for a child, it may be habit to inspect the packaging to see if there are any printed guidelines. In addition to suggesting what age group the toy is suited for, the product might also include basic safety warnings. These product labels can help parents make informed decisions to help protect the safety of their children. In the event that a toy doesn't include specific ...
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• E-cigarette injury rates among children soar in short time frame

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Apr 9, 2014

  The dangers of using tobacco products have been known for a long time. With this in mind, many people have turned to electronic cigarettes in recent years under the assumption that they are "safer." Although people might be trying to make a smarter decision by removing themselves and their children from the harmful effects of tobacco smoke, a recent string of child injuries related to e-cigarettes ...
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• Tennessee officials mark Brain Injury Awareness Month

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Apr 4, 2014

  After a winter full of unusually cold weather across the Southeastern U.S., many people are probably eager to get out and enjoy the warmer months of spring and summer. As more welcoming temperatures come around, many people might decide to get on their motorcycles and bicycles. Tennessee state officials have wasted no time in using the month of March as an opportunity to bring an important safety ...
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• Dog attacks: Breed is only 1 factor in determining aggressiveness

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Mar 21, 2014

  When a person hears about a dog attack, he or she might have a specific notion about what the situation looked like. Based on preconceived ideas about these incidents, people might generally imagine that the attack involved an aggressive breed, such as a pit bull or Rottweiler. While certain breeds might have a predisposition toward aggressive behavior, a recently released study indicated that a ...
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• Alcohol providers may also be liable in drunk driving accidents

  Posted By Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, Mar 5, 2014

  Although most everybody knows that drunk driving is illegal, the unfortunate reality is that thousands of motorists get behind the wheel when they're over the legal limit. Furthermore, alcohol impairment is a frequent cause of accidents on Tennessee roads. In drunk driving accident cases, much of the attention and responsibility is shifted to the at-fault drivers, which makes sense. After all, ...
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