Tennessee Titan Guilty of Assault?
This weekend a Tennessee Titan intentionly kicked an opposing player in the face. The player was ejected from the game and has been fined by the national football league. So is that enough? What would happen if you or I hit a co-employee at work?
The obvious answers are that we would probably be charged with a crime. I understand the dilemma of where a line is drawn. “Football is a violent sport” and “players hit each other all the time during the game.” However, kicking someone in the face has no place in football or any other business. We all live by the law being and you should not be exempt because you are wealthy or hold a high profile job.
The district attorney in Nashville has a duty to enforce our laws. We have a great District Attorney in Nashville. I have confidence in his judgment and realize not every case is black and white and victims do not always cooperate. However, I would suggest the district attorney consider issuing a statement declaring such actions will not be tolerated in Nashville. Further, if this is not a case for the criminal justice system it may very well be a case for the civil justice system.
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.
