Leader, Bulso, Nolan & Burnstein
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Main Office
414 Union Street
Suite 1740
Nashville,
TN 37219
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Main Office
414 Union Street
Suite 1740
Nashville, TN 37219
Nashville Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Personal Injury
We are dedicated to helping people suffering from tragic events such as catastrophic personal injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one. We understand that people who have suffered a serious personal injury or an unexpected wrongful death face serious personal, financial and medical challenges.
Our firm's attorneys are experienced trial lawyers and negotiators with extensive experience in the handling of personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. Our attorneys limit the number of cases they take so they can provide each client with attentive and responsive service. We understand that when people are suffering, they need a fast response to their questions and concerns.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases are complex and hard fought. Medical providers and professionals are not apt to admit error or liability. To receive just compensation for medical malpractice, an injured party must have a doctor or other medical health professional who is willing to testify at trial that the injured party has been injured as a result of medical negligence.
Our firm has the knowledge and resources to handle even the most complex medical malpractice cases. Our attorneys have helped many clients throughout Tennessee in a wide range of medical malpractice claims. To review some of the results that we have achieved for clients, see our Verdicts and Settlements page.
Truck Wrecks
As a law firm committed to helping people, we offer experienced representation for individuals and families who are dealing with the aftermath of injuries caused by the negligent or improper operation of a tractor-trailer or truck. Commercial truck collisions involving a semi-truck, construction truck, utility truck or other commercial vehicle can cause significant injuries and death. In many cases, commercial truck wrecks result in injuries to multiple parties and can cause one or more fatalities. We have a proven record of getting results for clients in these cases. We have successfully tried and settled cases involving, driver fatigue, driver qualification, failure to comply with regulations, defective equipment, towing unsafely and improperly, negligent hiring/retention, defective roadway and inadequate signage and traffic signal control devices.
Nashville Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Lawyers
Nashville Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Nashville Truck Accident Lawyers
Case History
$9.1 Million Jury Verdict
Practice Area: Wrongful Death
Description: Case arising from an automobile collision that occurred in Sumner County, Tennessee. The collision involved the death of a father and a minor son, as well as severe injuries suffered by two minors who survived the collision. Those injuries included spinal cord injuries resulting in paraplegia as well as internal injuries and multiple broken bones.
Outcome: Obtained a $9.1 million jury verdict.
$1.354 Million for Brain Injured Child
Practice Area: Personal Injury
Description: A minor plaintiff injured in an automobile collision involving a concrete truck. The collision occurred when the driver of the concrete truck made an illegal U-turn. The child suffered brain injuries as well as injuries to one of his eyes. The funds recovered were placed into an irrevocable special needs trust to fund the plaintiff's future schooling and care.
Outcome: $1.354 Million Policy Limits Settlement
Injuries To Mother Following Birth of Child
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Description: After delivering healthy daughter, mother developed post-partum bleeding and was hospitalized. Obstetrician - gynecologist performed D&C but ordered inappropriate medications and failed to appropriately monitor patient during post-operative period. Hospital staff ignored patient's condition as she developed hyponatremia from excessive water and lack of electrolytes. Patient suffered brain damage.
Outcome: $2.1 million settlement.
Plastic Surgery
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Description: Twenty three year old woman underwent plastic surgery to address injuries received in an automobile collision. Following plastic surgery and while still a patient in local hospital, patient developed hospital pneumonia that plastic surgeon failed to diagnose or treat. Patient experienced arrest in hospital resulting in hypoxia and catastrophic brain injury.
Outcome: Confidential settlement to include lifetime benefits and care.
Psychiatric Negligence
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Description: Psychiatrist admitted dangerous patient to psychiatric ward of local hospital. Patient presented a danger to himself and others and required restraint or transfer. Patient left room and attacked nurse causing serious head injuries. $1.1 million verdict for plaintiff nurse. Judgment affirmed on appeal. Turner v. Jordan, 957 S.W. 2d 815 (Tenn. 1997).
Outcome: $1.1 million jury verdict.
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