Should You Call Police After a Chattanooga Car Crash?
Should you call police after a car crash? Drivers may often be unsure whether to call the police, especially if the incident seems minor. Some drivers may even try to assess the damage on their own. While you may never be involved in a car accident, it is important to know what steps to take.…
What Drivers Should Know About Liability for Left-Turn Car Crashes in Chattanooga
Left-turn car crashes are common in Chattanooga, often leading to severe injuries and significant property damage. Various complex aspects of these accidents can make it tricky to determine who is at fault. Were you injured in a left-turn car crash due to another driver’s negligence? Call Massey & Associates to learn how we may be…
How Tennessee Right-of-Way Laws Affect Car Accident Claims
Tennessee drivers are required to learn about and follow the state’s right-of-way laws. These laws determine who may go first and who must yield to other traffic. Despite the law, however, there are still far too many traffic accidents and serious injuries caused by drivers who fail to yield the right of way. Injured in…
Nurse Practitioners Doing Mohs Surgery in Violation of Medicare
Medicare fraud is a widespread problem and some of it may even involve patients with skin cancer, as some patients who underwent Mohs surgery were operated on by nurse practitioners in violation of Medicare and insurance guidelines. If your Mohs surgery was done by a nurse practitioner, give a call to schedule a free consultation.…
The Liability of Nursing Homes During COVID-19
Nursing homes have been widely criticized for their lack of infection control over the years. During the coronavirus pandemic, this scrutiny has only grown. Much is unknown about COVID-19 and how to treat it, but we do know that the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions are most vulnerable to the virus. These are also…
Massey Food Drive Now Underway
enjoys giving back and helping with community outreach projects. During this holiday season, we are excited to prepare Thanksgiving meals for less-fortunate families in our community. There will be a drop-off located at our office for canned goods and non-perishable items. With the help of our client advisory panel, we will organize a Thanksgiving meal…
Choosing a Nursing Home for Your Loved One
The decision to move your loved one into a nursing home is one of the most difficult you will ever make. Even if you know it’s the best way to keep your loved one safe and well cared for, it can be mentally, emotionally, and financially taxing to find the right home. However, you don’t…
The Insidious Problem of Elder Abuse by Nursing Home Caregivers
The elderly are often a vulnerable population. Whether due to illness or the frailty of aging, they are more susceptible to mistreatment and abuse than younger adults. For this reason, they are expected to have special protection when they move into nursing homes or residential care facilities. The primary job of such facilities is to…
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses to Remain for Now
A Mississippi federal judge recently ruled that the prohibition of arbitration clauses in nursing home agreements, put into law in September of this year, cannot be enforced. Due to go into effect in stages starting on November 28, a major part of the new law would have prevented nursing homes from requiring residents to sign…
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