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The McKeehan Law Group blog tackles some of the most frequently asked questions about the law. Plus, it keeps you up-to-date about changes to Tennessee criminal, divorce and personal injury laws.
Personal Injury FAQs
Severe personal injuries occur because of unexpected events. If you’ve been injured suddenly, you may not know what to do to pursue justice and compensation. A personal injury…
3 Things You Should Know Before Your Court Date
There are many things about which someone preparing to appear in court need to know. In a video series, I answer many of these questions about the law and more. (View them all…
Is a Personal Injury Settlement Taxable?
Court settlements are taxable. Right? The short answer is usually, but with one major exception. The exception made to federal tax law applies to personal injury settlements and…
Pain & Suffering: Personal Injury Law
Calculating the monetary cost of an injury from a car accident is usually straightforward. The repair of automobile damage creates a clear expense. The same can be said for…
Personal Injury Settlement & Child Support
Most personal injury cases settled out of court without parties appearing in front of a judge. Once you have come to an agreement, you can count on getting every penny of the…
10 Common Mistakes Made by Personal Injury Victims
When you’ve been injured in an accident that was not your fault, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. Even if your lawsuit may look easy to win, an injured party…
Calculating Damages for a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Tennessee
If you’ve been injured in an accident through the negligence of another party, you might be considering a personal injury lawsuit. One popular question is how much you can expect…
2021 Tennessee Handgun Carry Bill
The state of Tennessee’s updated gun law to allow permitless open and concealed carry of legally owned firearms takes effect in July 2021. That sounds pretty cut-and-dried, but…
Can You Sue a Business for Requiring a Mask?
Yes, But You Probably Won’t Win As mask mandates are lifted and society moves forward past Covid-19, questions linger about the rights of customers and employees. Some private…
Tennessee Statute of Limitations: Personal Injury Lawsuit
Although injuries from a car wreck or fall happen in flash, it can take the injured some time to consult with an attorney about a lawsuit. In Tennessee it is of utmost importance…
Teen Tiger Attack Survivor Files Lawsuit
Even though you work every day among big cats in a place like Tiger Haven in Roane County, Tennessee, you don't think much about the danger they can pose. A teenager who lived…
7 Steps in a Personal Injury Lawsuit Timeline
In the state of Tennessee, like all other areas of the country, a person can file a lawsuit after suffering a personal injury against any party thought to be at fault. There are…