Tennessee legislature in drunk driving accident
Reading the paper today I see that one of our lawmakers had an accident and appears to have been drunk. It also appears that he was drunk after attending three legislative sessions. This accident is upsetting on so many different levels.
To begin, and to state the obvious, we have a legislature that has drunk driving accident. A person that we have elected to draft laws to keep us safe. Each year I handle a number of cases where people have been injured by drunk drivers. It is difficult for any family to understand such a senseless crime. I can’t imagine the betrayal a victim would feel if they were hit by a drunk representative.
Second, it really makes you wonder what type of events had he been attending. I have no problem with social and responsible drinking but if we have lobbyist getting our legislature loaded and sending them out on the road, we really need to get control of the situation.
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.
