Results That Show the Power of Serious Representation

Every number here represents a real client, a complex fight, and a life changed—see why people across Tennessee and Kentucky trust DRS Law when the outcome truly matters.

$10.7 Million

Medical Malpractice


ER staff failed to evaluate heart attack symptoms, resulting in wrongful death.

$6 Million

Premises Liability


A man suffered permanent injuries after falling from a defective scissor lift.

$2.75 Million

Truck Accidents


A dump truck struck a motorcyclist, causing life-altering injuries.

$2.6 Million

Product Liability


A defective anti-obesity drug caused permanent heart-valve damage.

$2.4 Million

Civil Rights


Title IX violations created a hostile environment for female students.

$2 Million

Civil Rights


Children recovered damages after their mother was beaten to death in prison.

$2 Million

Personal Injury


Radioactive contamination from a power plant damaged Kentucky properties.

$2 Million

Wrongful Death


Settlement for a fatal accident in Kentucky.

$2 Million

Product Liability


A contaminated supplement caused a rare disorder affecting multiple organs.

$2 Million

Medical Malpractice


Misdiagnosis led to unnecessary amputation of a minor’s leg.

$1.9 Million

Medical Malpractice


Failure to follow up on an abnormal x-ray led to late-stage lung cancer.

$1.3 Million

Civil Rights


Business owners were wrongfully arrested and later cleared of charges.

$1.3 Million

Civil Rights / False Arrest


Business owners falsely arrested in “Operation Candy Crush”; charges were later dropped.

$1.1 Million

Wrongful Death


A facility explosion caused fatal burns due to safety failures.

$1 Million

Truck Accidents


A tractor-trailer rear-ended a couple, causing serious injuries.

$1 Million

Personal Injury


Lead poisoning from industrial contamination caused permanent brain damage in two children.

$1 Million

Premises Liability


A man suffered serious injuries after falling from a house.

$1 Million

Wrongful Death


A cement truck rear-ended a vehicle, killing a grandmother.

$1 Million

Truck Accidents


A cement truck rear-ended a vehicle, killing a grandmother.

$900,000

Sexual Assault


Recovery for domestic violence and sexual assault.

$775,000

Medical Malpractice


Failure to report a blood infection caused endocarditis and valve replacement.

$750,000

Wrongful Death


A fleeing suspect crashed into a young mother’s vehicle, killing her.

$700,000

Wrongful Death


​A man died in a tractor-trailer collision on I-24 near Manchester, Tennessee.

$700,000

Truck Accidents


A man died in a tractor-trailer collision.

$650,000

Truck Accidents


A multi-vehicle crash caused catastrophic injuries.

$650,000

Product Liability


Defective vaginal mesh caused multiple surgeries and permanent injuries.

$600,000

Medical Malpractice


Untreated dural tear caused arachnoiditis.

$550,000

Medical Malpractice


Failure to follow surgical orders caused catastrophic spinal cord injury.

$550,000

Civil Rights / Police Misconduct


City of Chattanooga settled a police misconduct case involving a former officer’s rape victim.

$525,000

Truck Accidents


A woman died in a tractor-trailer collision.

$525,000

Medical Malpractice


Improper treatment of maternal infection led to a newborn’s death.

$500,000

Medical Malpractice


Failure to prescribe antibiotics led to septic shock.

$450,000

Sexual Assault


Recovery for sexual abuse of a minor.

$425,000

Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death


Settlement for a 65-year-old’s death from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

$375,000

Premises Liability


Hotel resort’s negligent golf cart maintenance caused a high-speed crash with serious injuries, including TBI.

$325,000

Medical Malpractice


Failure to diagnose testicular torsion led to loss of a testicle.

$193,000

Premises Liability / Slip And Fall


A dangerous, uneven sidewalk caused a fall and traumatic brain injury.

$160,000

Dog Bite


Attacked by a neighbor’s pit bull; deep leg lacerations required stitches and later became infected.

$125,000

Premises Liability / Landlord Negligence


Carbon monoxide exposure from an unmaintained water heater and faulty detectors caused injuries.

$100,000

Personal Injury / Caregiver Abuse


An in-home nurse physically abused a patient; the case resolved for $100,000.

$100,000

Auto Accident / Underinsured Motorist


A distracted driver crossed the center line head-on; client had neck and back injuries.

(Disclaimer: Every case is unique. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.)

Landmark Victories That Changed The Law

Our firm has represented individuals in several landmark cases that resulted in changes in the law that make our communities safer. Cases include major victories in federal courts and in the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Jordan v. Baptist Three Rivers

When her mother tragically passed away because of the carelessness of a hospital and its doctors, Martha Jordan called our firm for help. At that time, children were unable to recover damages for the loss of their parents’ companionship and affection in Tennessee.


We fought to change the law so that Ms. Jordan could recover damages for the loss of her mother’s emotional support. Because of this case, plaintiffs who’ve lost a parent can recover the “intangible benefits” they would have received from the deceased parent.

Wayne Barkes passed away suddenly after returning home from the ER where he was never seen by a physician. Following this tragedy, his wife turned to our firm for help.


We discovered that the hospital had a policy requiring every ER patient to see a physician and we sued the hospital for failing to enforce this policy. At trial, the jury awarded Ms. Barkes $7.2 million.


When the hospital appealed the verdict, we successfully persuaded the Tennessee Supreme Court that hospitals could be held accountable for failing to follow standardized practices that keep patients safe.


Before Barkes, hospitals claimed they could be held responsible only for the wrongdoing of their employees and not directly for internal policy violations.

Ashe v. Radiation Oncology Associate

Patricia Ashe was diagnosed with breast cancer and ordered to receive radiation therapy. During a radiation therapy visit, Ms. Ashe suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury.



We sued the doctor for medical malpractice and lack of informed consent because her doctor did not inform her of the risk of paralysis from radiation therapy.


Unfortunately, the trial court and appellate court rejected Ms. Ashe’s case. Undeterred, we appealed and successfully persuaded the Tennessee Supreme Court that the lower courts had applied the wrong legal standard. Tennessee’s highest court adopted the legal rule we were proposing and ruled in favor of Ms. Ashe.


This result didn’t just help Ms. Ashe; it helped protect the rights of patients across Tennessee to be informed participants in their health care decisions.

Gary Bennett was badly burned in a high-voltage electrical explosion while repairing a malfunctioning switchgear at a college campus. In Tennessee, independent contractors generally cannot recover from landowners if they are injured while performing work on the landowner’s property. Because of this rule, several Tennessee personal injury attorneys believed Mr. Bennett didn’t have a winnable case.


But, our firm saw a legal solution that other lawyers were missing. We won Mr. Bennett’s case by arguing to the Tennessee Supreme Court that the college had assumed a duty when it misrepresented the voltage of the switchgear to Mr. Bennett.


As a result of Bennett, the Tennessee Supreme Court confirmed that those injured by others’ negligence can recover if the responsible party assumed a duty of care. This result has had far-reaching implications and helped many injured people recover the damages they deserve.

Ready for a Result That Matches the Reality of Your Case?

Serious injuries require more than promises—they demand proven courtroom skill and relentless attention to detail. People across Nashville, Bowling Green, and beyond turn to DRS Law for honest answers, powerful advocacy, and outcomes that change lives.