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 settlement. Right????? This is not necessarily the case in all situations. One thing that can seriously affect collection of the settlement is child support.
How is Child Support Determined?
Understand the calculation of…
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 should consider many things injured parties need to get the best outcome. Here are some common mistakes to avoid making:
File claim without legal representation. Yes, you can file a personal injury claim without legal…
2021 Tennessee Criminal Law Changes
Each year, the Tennessee government implements new laws to govern and protect the citizens of the state. These laws cover a wide variety of situations, including child custody, the state’s economy, education, and criminal justice reform. There are also many changes to criminal law in 2021, which we’ll review below.
Human Trafficking and Assault Law Changes
The Tennessee legislature passed…
Record Expungement in Tennessee
An arrest or conviction for a crime in the state of Tennessee doesn't always result in a record that follows you through life. Under some circumstances, Tennessee courts will expunge an arrest or conviction from your record.
Free Record Expungement in Tennessee
The eligible circumstances that qualify for free expungement in Tennessee include the following:
The court dismissed all charges…
3 Steps Before Filing for Divorce in Tennessee
After you’ve made the difficult decision to divorce your spouse, you must take some specific steps before divorce proceedings can officially begin in the courts. Complete this three-step process in order to successfully file for divorce in Tennessee.
Step One: Determine the Type of Divorce You Need
Most states only offer no-fault divorces, but in Tennessee there are two kinds of divorce…
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 to get from a personal injury judgment.
There isn’t a guide that says you’re due a certain amount for a broken bone that keeps you out of work for weeks or for a more serious injury that might keep you from working…
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 before you head out the door read this overview of what has changed…. And what hasn’t.
Changes to Tennessee Gun Carry Law
Starting with the ‘new’ rules around carrying a firearm in Tennessee with its new “constitutional…
New Tennessee Family Laws in 2021
Each year, Tennessee’s government enacts legislation and laws that changes the legal landscape across the state. The new laws range from slight adjustments and clarifications to rather monumental changes. Most of these laws go into effect in July 2021, while others are already valid, so keep them in mind as the year unfolds.
There were a number of laws enacted that make adjustments to existing…
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 businesses stick to their Covid rules and/or begin vaccine requirements. These produce two separate questions about mask mandates and vaccination records, and Jed McKeehan addresses each in this story from Knoxville’s WVLT…
Can You Get a DUI While Riding a Bike & Other Popular Tennessee DUI Questions
Most DUI arrests result from people driving an automobile while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. So when most Tennesseans think of DUI, they think of driving a car or truck. However, there are other modes of transportation to avoid when drinking. Read on for answers to some of the most popular DUI questions related to getting around.
Can You Get a DUI While Riding a Bike?
This is the…