Judge Names Lead Attorneys in Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits
Go to Judge Names Lead Attorneys in Actos Bladder Cancer LawsuitsAccording to Bloomberg.com, the judge who is overseeing the lawsuits regarding Actos, the medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes, and the potential risk of bladder cancer for patients has appointed 19 plaintiffs’ lawyers to manage litigation involving U.S. claims. The federal lawsuits against the diabetes drug manufacturer Takeda were consolidated before U.S. District Judge Rebecca Doherty in…
Study Shows People Less Likely to Dine at Restaurants Where a Slip-and-Fall Occurred
Go to Study Shows People Less Likely to Dine at Restaurants Where a Slip-and-Fall Occurredpresented by: Gary Massey Tennessee Restaurant Slip FallAccording to Marketwatch.com, a new study conducted by the Cintas Corporation reveals an interesting trend among American restaurant-goers. In order to help restaurant operators understand the serious implications of slip-and-fall accidents, the group commissioned a third party, Harris Interactive, to do a telephone survey with more than 1,000…
Foreclosures in the U.S. Once Again on the Rise
Go to Foreclosures in the U.S. Once Again on the RiseA CNBC report states that nationwide foreclosures are increasing again following a year-long reprieve. A new report from RealtyTrac states that one in every 624 households in the U.S. received a foreclosure filing notice during January, indicating a three percent increase from the previous month. The previous year found foreclosure activity frozen in many U.S. states due to processing…
Tennessee Biking Safety: How to Avoid Different Types of Bike Accidents
Go to Tennessee Biking Safety: How to Avoid Different Types of Bike AccidentsIn any season, biking is an exhilarating way to exercise and enjoy the beautiful Tennessee scenery. However, riding a bike can present dangerous and unique hazards, particularly when motorists are not cautious or mindful of those on two wheels who may be sharing the road with them. The Tennessee Department of Safety reports that there…
Child Injury Accidents: Data and Information
Go to Child Injury Accidents: Data and InformationEach day, more than 2,000 children die from an injury that could have been prevented. In addition, child injuries are a major source of hospital and childhood emergency department admissions. There are a number of causes of childhood injuries, but accident statistics from quite a few sources, including the National Safety Council and National Center…
Two TN Workers Killed in Separate, but Similar, Industrial Accidents
Go to Two TN Workers Killed in Separate, but Similar, Industrial AccidentsTwo men recently died in unrelated but tragically similar Tennessee workplace accidents in two Middle Tennessee counties, according to The Tennessean. The fatal first incident involved a 50-year-old worker at the Nissan Plant in Rutherford County. The victim was a driver for a company that delivers materials to Nissan Motor Company, and while making a…
Common Types and Causes of Aviation Accidents
Go to Common Types and Causes of Aviation AccidentsFor any person who has used any type of air travel, the thought of being involved in a dangerous aviation accident may have crossed their mind. Though aviation accidents are very rare and air travel is one of the safest means of transportation, with the odds of being on an airline flight with at least…
New Study Shows Brain Cooling Can Reduce a Baby’s Risk of Cerebral Palsy
Go to New Study Shows Brain Cooling Can Reduce a Baby’s Risk of Cerebral Palsypresented by: Gary Massey Birth asphyxia occurs when a newborn’s brain and other vital organs do not receive enough oxygen either before, during, or right after birth. For a number of infants born each year, birth asphyxia can be a devastating condition that can lead to permanent brain damage or even death. However, an interesting…
Rutherford County Bus and Big Rig Involved in Collision
Go to Rutherford County Bus and Big Rig Involved in CollisionThe news website WRCBtv.com reports that a charter bus and a tractor-trailer were involved in a crash that occurred on January 25 in Rutherford County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol states the driver of the truck sneezed and subsequently rear-ended the bus around 2:30 p.m. on Interstate 24. Both the bus and a large truck were…
Gary Massey
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Gary Massey, Jr., is a well-known courtroom advocate practicing law in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Gary is a native of Tennessee who began practicing law in 1998. He graduated from Cumberland School of Law where he was ranked in the top 3% of his class and was an editor of the Cumberland Law Review.
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