Meningitis Outbreak Victims in Tennessee
Last year there was a tragic outbreak of meningitis across the country. Tennessee was one of the states that was hit the hardest by the breakout. There has been some recent developments in the case. Specifically, the company that manufactured the defective compound has filed bankruptcy. The bankruptcy court has ruled that the company responsible for making the defective compound is insolvent. This is obviously unfortunate to many of those who have been harmed by the defective medical compound.
However, Tennessee law provides a way for victims of the outbreak to recover through other means including being able to recover from the sellers of these defective products. Victims are able to recover from the hospitals, medical clinics, or other sellers of these products. Tennessee law allows the victims in products liability cases to recover for their losses even when the manufacturer of these products is declared bankrupt. Attorney Jim Higgins was recently interviewed to talk about the updates in the meningitis cases. You can learn more about the meningitis outbreak cases below.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
