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It's officially Fall. Many of us are feeling the effects of allergy season as the leaves start to change and the temperature is dropping. It's a beautiful time in Tennessee, despite the allergies. We live for football around here. Go Vols! Safe travels for all of you heading to the games. If you see one of us at a game, stop and say hello.

This fall marks the ten-year anniversary of Matt Hardin Law. This milestone was only possible because of the trust you put in us and through sharing your confidence in us with your family and friends. We are so thankful to you and we look forward to serving you over the next ten years!

-Matt Hardin

Matt Hardin Law Makes History in Nashville

In a record-setting verdict, $16.1 million was awarded to a man

who suffered brain damage after surgery.

By: Nick Beres

Nick Beres interview with Matt Hardin and Shea Callahan

Click here for the interview

July 20, 2023 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It's a case that's sent shock waves throughout the legal community: A record-setting 16-million-dollar malpractice verdict — in favor of a man who suffered severe complications after what should have been a routine surgery.

This is the verdict is from a case in 5th Circuit Court. After a three-week trial and dozens of witnesses and exhibits, the jury awarded millions to a young man now left with permanent brain damage.

"I felt massive relief for Justin Bing. We do what we can to represent our clients, but it's about him," said Matt Hardin. He and Shea Callahan represent Justin Bing, a 26-year-old marketing manager who had just moved to Nashville with a video resume seeking work in Music City.

"I'm a huge country music fan so I get that fan experience," Bing said.

Not long after arriving in Nashville, Bing underwent what should have been a routine gall bladder surgery.

But later he developed a serious bile — a digestive fluid — leak that was not properly addressed by his doctors.

"As he was in pain, this bile collected in his abdomen even pouring out the side of his belly," Callahan said.

Eventually, this led to cardiac arrest, strokes and permanent brain damage.

After nearly a month-long trial it took the jury only eight hours to reach a verdict.

They found fault against Dr. Roger Nagy and Dr. David Bentley and their practice group related to the care they provided Bing at Tristar Skyline Hospital.

"If they had followed the standard of care this was preventable — yes," said Hardin.

And the jury delivered the $16.1 million verdict — money Bing will need for care the rest of his life.

"This is a very injured man and happy jury was able to see there was negligence here and put a value on the case that merits what his injuries were," Hardin added.

The trial is now over. The verdict is in, but the case is not closed. It is expected that verdict will be appealed.

Bing's attorneys say to advocate for yourself or a loved one and ask your doctors lots of questions.

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Cold Hardin Facts

Tennessee Roads Fall/Winter

Every year in Tennessee we see an uptick in car wrecks starting in October through December. It's a busy time with school activities, the holidays, and more teen drivers on the roads. Believe it or not, when school starts back there are 40-60 school bus accidents

in the US each month.



We recommend, exercising extra caution when driving near school buses and giving our teen drivers lots of room and grace on the roads!

Squirrel Syndrome

Have you ever heard someone use the word "squirrel" to describe a distraction?

Outside our office windows, we often see these little guys. This one loves to run and play and eat nuts on our back deck. They are cute and fun to watch and often catch our eye in the middle of a busy workday!

In the car, your cell phone can be a "squirrel."

It only takes a second when you take your eyes off the road to run into the back of another car, slip into the other lane, or even hit a pedestrian.

Distracted drivers are the number one cause of car crashes which includes pedestrians. Cell phones are usually the culprit in these cases.

We recommend that you use the Do Not Disturb setting on your cell phone while driving. To learn more Click here.

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