Archive for October 2017
Five Tips for Handling the Probate Administration Process in Tennessee
Every estate goes through the probate process – even those where the decedent left a will. If you are named the administrator of the estate, you may face unexpected challenges. We want to offer a handful of tips to remember, to ease along the process. 1. Know that you can say “no” to administering the…
Read MoreCan I Get a Second Opinion about My Treatment While Collecting Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
You have suffered a serious work injury and you are not satisfied with the care and treatment you are receiving from your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer. The insurer’s doctor may want you to get surgery, or they might be simply following the orders of the insurance company rather than giving you the most appropriate care…
Read MoreCongratulations, Patrick Wagner, on Passing the Tennessee Bar Exam!
Wagner & Wagner Attorneys at Law is proud to announce that Patrick Wagner has passed the Tennessee Bar Examination! Patrick has been an “attorney-in-waiting” here at the office since August. Now that he has passed the exam – on his first try, too – he can take his rightful place at the family firm, becoming…
Read MoreAre Punitive Damages Available in Personal Injury Lawsuits in Tennessee?
Punitive damages, unlike other non-economic damages, may be awarded to the plaintiff in a personal injury case in a separate trial for punishing the defendant and to discourage future conduct similar to that which caused the plaintiff’s injuries. But are punitive damages available in Tennessee? Under what circumstances might a plaintiff be able to request…
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