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The Sad Truth About Drunk Driving Chances are, you either have been or will be the victim of a drunk driver in your lifetime. We know that intoxicated drivers cause personal injuries and deaths every day, but they also cause property damage. Even if you are not injured, your property...
Read More Continue ReadingTennessee Law on Contracting Away Liability Chances are you’ve signed a Waiver or Release of Liability. Maybe you were going whitewater rafting or visited an indoor trampoline or “bouncy house” park. Businesses providing recreational activities generally require you to sign a form with lots of fine print before you can...
Read More Continue ReadingWhat You Need to Know about Insurance Company Claims The overwhelming majority of insurance claims are fairly handled and paid without complication. But, some are not. While there are a number of reasons why an insurance claim might be denied or why you might not get paid what you think...
Read More Continue ReadingRunners Hit by Cars: Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer and Certified Running Coach It’s not uncommon for runners and other pedestrians to be hit by cars. We’ve seen it in our personal injury practice, and we’ve seen it on the news. For example, in Midtown Memphis, two women were hit while...
Read More Continue ReadingTexting 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...
Read More Continue ReadingCan 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...
Read More Continue ReadingAsk the Probate Lawyer: Does a Will Have to Go to Probate Court? A family member died with a Will. You are a beneficiary. Do you have to go to Probate Court in Tennessee? Many people think that if a person dies with a Will, that a visit to court...
Read More Continue ReadingSuppose your insurance company denies your claim – whether for a fire loss, water damage, theft, or storm damage. How long do you have to file a lawsuit against the insurance company? Well, it may not be as long as you think, so be careful! The best thing you can...
Read More Continue ReadingWhy 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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