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Top 8 Things to Know About Tennessee Residential Property Disclosure Law If you are thinking of buying or selling a home, you may have questions about the basics on Tennessee property disclosure law. The Tennessee Residential Property Disclosure Act, Tenn. Code Ann. 66-5-201, et. seq., requires the Seller of a...
Read More Continue ReadingInfo From Patterson Bray About the Wrongful Death of a Child No one should have to ever think about the wrongful death of a child. As a mother of two young children, I can’t think of anything more unbearable than the loss of a child. But according to the...
Read More Continue ReadingWill the IRS make me pay taxes on my settlement? Many of our Memphis and Tennessee injury clients ask – will I have to pay taxes on my settlement for personal injuries? The general answer is NO. Here is what the IRS currently says about Settlements and Taxability: If you...
Read More Continue ReadingProperty Damage by Tree Limbs and Roots Have you ever wondered about property damage caused by tree limbs or roots? First, let’s talk for a moment about your neighbor’s tree limbs. Suppose the tree itself is on your neighbor’s property, but the limbs are hanging over your fence, casting unwanted...
Read More Continue ReadingYou may have been hurt in an auto accident or truck accident and wondering: Who is the best injury lawyer or best accident lawyer in Memphis, or Nashville? Who is the best injury attorney near me? Who is the best car wreck lawyer in Cordova, or Bartlett, or Germantown?...
Read More Continue ReadingSwimming pool injury cases are serious. One of the most heartbreaking cases I have ever handled involved the accidental drowning death of a teenage boy. The parents of the young drowning victim grappled with death of their son at what started out as a fun swimming party with friends. The...
Read More Continue ReadingWhy You Don’t Hear About Liability Insurance in a Jury Trial Did you know that during most Tennessee state court jury trials, you will never hear the word “insurance?” That’s because 99% of the time, evidence of liability insurance is not admissible under the Tennessee Rules of Evidence. Tennessee Rule...
Read More Continue ReadingWhat You Need to Know About Prom Season Since it’s Prom Season, let’s talk about liquor liability for social hosts. Let’s say you’re one of those parents who thinks, “teenagers are going to drink, so I’m going to allow my kids to drink in my home so they won’t do...
Read More Continue ReadingThe Other Side is Lying. Can I Sue for Defamation? “Can we sue them for defamation?” That is a question we receive very frequently from both Plaintiffs and Defendants we are representing in pending litigation. Typically, the question is a reaction to reading or hearing something alleged in the lawsuit,...
Read More Continue ReadingTop 8 Ways to Save Money on Attorney Fees Let’s talk about attorney fees. When confronted with a legal claim or issue, some people simply want to “turn it over to the lawyer and be done with it.” Others prefer a more hands-on approach, and they prefer to work closely...
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