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Texting and Walking? Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Texting and Walking: Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer Do you walk and text? If you are like most people, you probably do. This personal injury lawyer advises you to stop! While we know that texting and driving is dangerous and has been banned in Tennessee, research also shows that pedestrians who are distracted with their phones...

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Can my Fitbit be used as evidence against me?

Can my Fitbit be used as evidence against me? By: Erin Shea As I was driving to work yesterday, I heard an advertisement for a Local News Story on Fox 13 about potential unintended consequences of using one of those trendy new fitness tracker devices, such as the...

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Lawsuit Deadlines: How long do I have to file a lawsuit in Tennessee?

Why are there statutes of limitation or lawsuit deadlines? In Tennessee, there are lawsuit deadlines called “statutes of limitations,” so it is important to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible if you believe you may need to file a lawsuit. If you wait too late, you may lose...

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Bad Road Conditions- Who is Liable for Car Accident?

Bad Road Conditions- Who is Liable for Car Accident? Curious about who is responsible for an accident during bad road conditions? Many of us in Memphis went to bed last night expecting to wake up to a Winter Wonderland. While weather experts predicted several inches of snow and most local...

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Can I Represent Myself in General Sessions Court?

Can you represent yourself in General Sessions Court? Yes, you may always represent yourself in any court matter – it’s called proceeding pro se. However, you may only represent yourself. If the true party in the case is actually a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) – even if you...

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Medical Care After a Car Wreck

Been in an Accident? Next Steps for Your Medical Care. We have clients who have been involved in an accident, whether a car wreck, slip and fall, dog bite, or other injury, and they often ask what they should do about medical care, and whether it will hurt or help...

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Partially at Fault in a Car Wreck in Tennessee?

Partially at Fault in a Car Wreck in Tennessee? Law FAQ: I was in a car wreck in Tennessee, and I may be partially at fault. Do I still have a legal claim? ANSWER: Maybe. You can take comfort in the fact that “slam dunk” cases rarely exist. There...

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Car Wreck Case- What is negligence by the other driver?

Car Wreck Case- What is negligence by the other driver? In a car wreck case, or any other case, “negligence” is the legal term for failing to exercise reasonable care and caution under a given set of circumstances. It is commonly referred to as “the ordinary, reasonable person” standard. Legal...

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What is a Deposition? Law FAQ

What is a Deposition? A deposition is similar to a witness testifying in court, except that it occurs in an out-of-court setting. A witness at a deposition is referred to as the “deponent.” A deposition usually takes place in a lawyer’s conference room, although I’ve personally been involved in depositions...

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What is uninsured motorist coverage, and how much do I need?

What is uninsured motorist coverage, and how much do I need? Under Tennessee law, a driver is required to maintain liability insurance to cover any damages that the driver might cause in a car wreck or related accident. That way, innocent victims are protected. Unfortunately, though, the minimum legal limit...

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Texting and Walking? Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Can my Fitbit be used as evidence against me?

Lawsuit Deadlines: How long do I have to file a lawsuit in Tennessee?

Bad Road Conditions- Who is Liable for Car Accident?

Can I Represent Myself in General Sessions Court?

Medical Care After a Car Wreck

Partially at Fault in a Car Wreck in Tennessee?

Car Wreck Case- What is negligence by the other driver?

What is a Deposition? Law FAQ

What is uninsured motorist coverage, and how much do I need?

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