T. Scott Jones

About T. Scott Jones

T. Scott knows the importance of interacting with colleagues to stay abreast of developments and changes in the legal world. T. Scott frequently teaches CLE courses on trial strategy, teaching other lawyers his methods for success in the courtroom, and is certified as a Rule 31 Mediator in the Tennessee Supreme Court. He is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the National Trial Lawyers, and both the Tennessee and American Associations for Justice. Read more about T.Scott Jones
Dec 16, 2020

Should I Try to Work My Case Out with the Insurance Company Before Talking to an Attorney?

By |December 16th, 2020|Auto Accidents|Comments Off on Should I Try to Work My Case Out with the Insurance Company Before Talking to an Attorney?

 Should you try to work your case out yourself? We get asked that question a lot. And the reality of it is, if you're a mechanic, I would suggest that you work on your own car. But if you're trying to handle something that you're unfamiliar with, the likelihood of success is just simply not there. Understand that the folks on the other side, the folks from the insurance company, they are trained to elicit [...]

Dec 9, 2020

I Think My Loved One Is Being Abused in a Nursing Home. What Should I Do?

By |December 9th, 2020|Nursing Home Abuse|Comments Off on I Think My Loved One Is Being Abused in a Nursing Home. What Should I Do?

The decision to put a loved one in one of the facilities can be difficult and heartbreaking at times. The goal is to provide your parent or other loved one with the best possible care that cannot feasibly be provided now at home. If you find out that your loved one is being mistreated or not cared for properly, it is time to take quick action. Here are some of the steps to take if you [...]

Nov 25, 2020

T. Scott Jones Answers Your Questions about Boating & Watercraft

By |November 25th, 2020|Boating Accidents|Comments Off on T. Scott Jones Answers Your Questions about Boating & Watercraft

If you were hurt while out on a boat or jet ski, you have rights when it comes to collecting compensation. The same is true if you are facing accusations of boating while impaired. T. Scott Jones discusses those rights in today’s videos. What are the common types of boating accidents?  The most common types of boating accidents involve operator error. That is, either a distracted operator or an impaired operator. It's important to remember [...]

Nov 18, 2020

Caught with Meth in Tennessee? Times to Get a Lawyer

By |November 18th, 2020|Criminal Defense|Comments Off on Caught with Meth in Tennessee? Times to Get a Lawyer

Meth has come roaring back in the state of Tennessee. In 2019, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported that meth outpaced marijuana as the most frequently filed drug in its crime laboratory. In 2020, the picture is the same. A significant 10% increase in methamphetamine abuse has occurred in the state between July of last year and June of this year, according to the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, [...]

Nov 6, 2020

I Pulled Out in Front of a Speeding Truck driver. Now What?

By |November 6th, 2020|Truck Accidents|Comments Off on I Pulled Out in Front of a Speeding Truck driver. Now What?

 So you've had an accident, and it may or may not be your fault. Don't always assume that it is your fault, but instead get as much information as is possibly available at the scene, so that you can share that with your attorney in order to reconstruct the accident. A competent attorney will hire an engineering group to reconstruct the accident, and also to determine, if in this case, how fast the offending driver [...]

Oct 28, 2020

I’ve Been in a Car Accident – What Do I Do Now?

By |October 28th, 2020|Auto Accidents|Comments Off on I’ve Been in a Car Accident – What Do I Do Now?

Getting into a wreck can be stressful, and you may not be thinking clearly right away. Today, T. Scott Jones and Chris Beavers discuss what you should do after you’ve been in a car accident in Knoxville. Who should I contact first after a car accident?  Who should you contact first after a car accident? Well surprisingly, I'm not gonna tell you that the answer is me, though I am on the list. After a [...]

Oct 21, 2020

What Happens When a Drunk Driver Kills Someone?

By |October 21st, 2020|DUI|Comments Off on What Happens When a Drunk Driver Kills Someone?

Whether you go out for a night on the town with friends or you have a dinner function to attend, situations involving alcohol consumption are often a part of life. You’re not mentally calculating your blood alcohol content (BAC) with each sip thinking that your drive home could end in disaster. You may not even realize that your faculties are compromised before getting behind the wheel. Then you hit someone. Or perhaps you were never behind [...]

Oct 7, 2020

What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome?

By |October 7th, 2020|Brain Injuries|Comments Off on What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome?

Whether you were involved in a car accident or you’ve been hurt at work, injuries to the head are a common occurrence under many circumstances involving negligent behavior. Your entire world can be tossed upside down with even a minor hit to the head as it can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The unpredictability of this condition can leave you with a lot of uncertainty about your future quality of life. Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is [...]

Sep 16, 2020

T. Scott Jones Answers Your Questions about Texting and Driving

By |September 16th, 2020|Auto Accidents|Comments Off on T. Scott Jones Answers Your Questions about Texting and Driving

Distracted driving can lead to serious injuries. Today, T. Scott Jones talks about distracted driving, and what you need to know. What is included in Tennessee’s distracted driving laws?  Distracted driving law in Tennessee is something that has recently come about, particularly through legislative action in order to deter folks from using electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. It's extraordinarily important that you pay attention to the road and your surroundings, because you're operating [...]

Aug 26, 2020

What’s the Difference Between a Grand Jury and a “Regular” Jury?

By |August 26th, 2020|Criminal Defense|Comments Off on What’s the Difference Between a Grand Jury and a “Regular” Jury?

The criminal justice system in the United States utilizes two types of juries – trial juries and grand juries. Many people are familiar with trial juries, either through their own participation or from the depiction on popular TV programs. A grand jury and a trial jury consist of randomly selected U.S. citizens, given the great responsibility to hear and consider evidence and arrive at a binding legal decision. However, there are certain distinct differences between the [...]

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