CEO of Tennessee Bank Cited for Hit and Run Accident in Kingsport
Go to CEO of Tennessee Bank Cited for Hit and Run Accident in KingsportThe president of a local chain of banks, Citizens Bank of East Tennessee, was issued a misdemeanor citation for leaving the scene of a December accident, according to Timesnews.net. The crash occurred December 15 at 11:50 p.m. when the victim was traveling east on East Stone Street Dr. in Kingsport. The 19-year-old driver’s Mustang was…
Ford Issues Recall for Nearly 500,000 Vehicles for Mechanical Issues
Go to Ford Issues Recall for Nearly 500,000 Vehicles for Mechanical IssuesThe Ford Motor Company recently issued a sizeable recall for close to half a million minivans and SUVs for potential mechanical problems, according to The Huffington Post. The Michigan-based automaker is recalling a total of 205, 896 Mercury Monterey and Freestar minivans made during 2004 and 2005 because the torque converter output shaft may fail in…
Tennessee Traffic Accident Fatalities Lowest Since 1962
Go to Tennessee Traffic Accident Fatalities Lowest Since 1962According to an Insurancejournal.com report, traffic-related deaths in Tennessee declined sharply in 2011, reaching its lowest figure in 49 years. The latest figures for last year show 926 people have died in crashes in the state, which is the fewest since 1962, which saw 811 fatalities. The state is particularly vulnerable to traffic accident fatalities because of…
FDA Urges Transvaginal Mesh Makers to Test Safety of their Implants
Go to FDA Urges Transvaginal Mesh Makers to Test Safety of their ImplantsThe United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered manufacturers of the controversial transvaginal mesh implants, a total of 33 companies, to conduct three years of safety and effectiveness trials on the devices, according to Massdevice.com. This move follows growing public pressure and concern over the potential harm caused by these implants, and also comes…
New Study Shows Dangers of Driving with a Cold
Go to New Study Shows Dangers of Driving with a ColdAccording to a report by ABC News, a study conducted by a U.K.-based car insurance company, Young Marmalade, and Cardiff University in Wales reveals the possible danger of driving when sick with the cold or flu. The study shows that driving while sick may present the same dangers as drunk driving. Since there are dangers…
Common Causes of Construction Site Accidents
Go to Common Causes of Construction Site AccidentsOn the job injuries are likely to occur anywhere; however, one of the more dangerous jobs a person can have is being a construction worker, which can find a worker 50 stories above the ground or be using very heavy, powerful, and potentially risky equipment. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report…
Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against TN School Board for Death of 9-Year-Old Student
Go to Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against TN School Board for Death of 9-Year-Old StudentA mother and resident of Gallatin recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Sumner County Board of Education for the death of her 9-year-old daughter, according to The Tennessean. The lawsuit alleges that the school board is partially responsible for the tragic death. The daughter was a third-grade student at Benny Bills Elementary in…
CPSC Issues Multiple Recalls for Winter Weather-Related Items
Go to CPSC Issues Multiple Recalls for Winter Weather-Related ItemsWith the holiday season comes the expected drop in the temperature outside, and chilly weather means many TN residents will be using various products to heat their home. However, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) cautions that all heating products may not be created equal and issued a recent release with a few recalled…
Medical Malpractice Laws in Tennessee
Go to Medical Malpractice Laws in TennesseeMedical malpractice is defined as an act of negligence by a medical professional that results in undue injury to a patient. Medical negligence may come in a variety of forms, including failure to provide appropriate treatment for a medical condition; misdiagnosing, or failure to diagnosis, a medical condition or disease; or an unreasonable delay in…
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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