Family Law

• Child Abuse
  Nashville schools reported more than 600 cases of alleged abuse to investigators this year – Nashville educators reported 611 cases of known or suspected child abuse during the current school year, after district officials updated the reporting policy in response to a Tennessean investigation. That’s more than three reports every school day in Nashville, which serves approximately 86,000

Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  In 1920, the United States Congress enacted the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA). Originally, the purpose of DOHSA was to help the widows of seamen who died in accidents at sea. Under DOHSA, a widow could file a wrongful death action against the seaman’s employer or the owner of the vessel on which the seaman was working at the time of his death. The scope of the DOHSA has been greatly expanded since its enactment.
• Traffic Violations
  Motorcycles provide an economical and enjoyable mode of transportation, particularly since the temperate Tennessee climate permits riders to enjoy the roads over the majority of the year. But lightweight, unprotected vehicles can cause riders to suffer serious injuries from accidents. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2010 alone, 136 deaths occurred in just those motorcycle accidents related to speeding even though the majority of the victims (125) wore helmets.
• Sex Crimes
  Lawsuit: Metro Schools allowed bullying after sexual assault of teen – One parent has filed a federal Title IX lawsuit against Metro Nashville Public Schools saying her 15-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by classmates and it was recorded on video.
• Assault

Employment Law

• Employment Discrimination
  Race discrimination, like other forms of discrimination or harassment, is barred by two federal laws. Title VII and 42 USC §1981 make it illegal for employers—including state and local governments—to base employment decisions on an individual’s race. Tennessee also has a statute that protects minorities from discrimination and harassment at work.
• Sexual Harassment
  March 02, 2022 – Metro Nashville Public Schools to pay former student $70K in 2017 sexual harassment case. A federal judge ordered Metro Nashville Public Schools to pay $70,000 to a former student, saying the district did not do enough to protect her from harassment.

Property Law

• Property Damage
  An automobile insurance policy can limit liability to a certain dollar amount for each accident or occurrence of loss suffered by an insured. Generally, per accident and per occurrence mean the same thing. One occurrence is a single, uninterrupted cause that can result in one or a number of bodily injuries or property damage. For example, if an insured’s vehicle hits a car and that collision breaks the steering gear on the insured’s vehicle causing it to hit another car, then only one accident occurred within the meaning of the insurance policy limitation. Therefore, there can be multiple claims of injuries and damages that arise from one accident.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  The following is the latest news and case results for Nashville’s experienced personal injury attorneys, Parker & Crofford.
• Medical Malpractice
  Medical and nursing home negligence — Even the best doctors and other healthcare providers cannot absolutely guarantee treatment success, but every patient, including nursing home residents, has a legal right to receive a specific standard of care. If you or a loved one suffers injuries due to medical or nursing home negligence, you need to seek caring support from a law firm with experience in the complex area of medical malpractice.
• Auto Accidents