Gilreath & Associates Press Releases and Publications

Press Releases

Allograft Implant Litigation

In recent years, the FDA discovered that some of the nation's most prominent human tissue transplant companies have been defying federal safety regulations for their own profit.  The FDA uncovered evidence of improper handling, screening, and acquisition of harvested skin, bone and soft tissue allograft material, which is dispersed for transplantation into patients across the nation.  These negligent and reprehensible actions in the billion-dollar tissue transplant industry have put many allograft recipients at risk for developing serious medical conditions.

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Publications

Car Accidents Resulting From Sudden Acceleration

A car accident lawyer in Bristol, Tennessee, is crucial for your case According to a report by ABC news, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking the largest possible civil penalty against Toyota, as well as the largest civil penalty against an automaker, for failing to notify the government about defects in gas pedals manufactured by the company. Read more

Driven to Safety: How Litigation Spurred Auto Safety Innovations

Engrossing and enlightening article from the American Association for Justice covering the ways litigation has directly impacted the safer manufacture and design of cars. Read more

Tricks of the Trade - How Insurance Companies Deny, Delay, Confuse and Refuse

The U.S. insurance industry has trillions of dollars in assets, enjoys average profits of over $30 billion a year and pays its CEOs more than any other industry. But insurance companies still engage in dirty tricks and unethical behavior to boost their bottom line even further. Read more

Effective Use of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Anyone who is handling or screening a trucking case will usually immediately seize upon one or two FMCSR’s which they strongly believe were violated by the truck driver or trucking company. In fact, a thorough investigation of most trucking cases will reveal one or more violations. Once violations are identified, the question becomes: how can I best use the violation in the case? Read more

Tractor-Trailer Accidents on Interstate 40 on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee - Necessities for Early Investigation

Interstate 40 between Knoxville and Nashville in the state of Tennessee runs through the Cumberland Plateau near Crossville and Cookeville Tennessee. The Cumberland Plateau is 1,000 to 2,000 feet higher in elevation than Nashville or Knoxville. For this reason, as a result of weather conditions, the roads tend to ice quicker, have more snow and are extremely hazardous during the winter months. Read more