What Exactly Is a Probate Lawyer?
Tennessee probate lawyers represent the personal representative of an estate when someone dies. The personal representative is either someone who is named in the decedent’s will or someone who is appointed by the local court. While there are a lot of articles about how to “avoid” probate, the truth is, probate happens no matter what.…
Read MoreTypes and Causes of Minor Impact Soft Tissue (MIST) Injuries
Often, the least obvious injuries take the longest time to heal and cause the most anxiety. Most breaks or fractures can be seen on X-Ray. The fractures can be reset and in a few months the patient is feeling normal. Minor Impact Soft Tissue injuries, or MIST injuries, are often more troubling. They’re one of…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Burn Injuries
Burns can prevent workers from doing their job. Some burns heal quickly. Some burns require long-term care. Sadly, there are workers who do die due to severe burn injuries. Burns are usually categorized by their severity. First-degree burns are fairly mild, and don’t penetrate the skin too deeply. Second-degree burns damage the external skin and…
Read MoreATV and Warm-Weather Accidents
The warm weather is an enticement for many people to enjoy the great doors. One warm weather activity that appeals to many people, especially younger people, is riding around on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). While these vehicles can be ridden any time of year, the scenery and warmth add to their attraction as fun vehicles.…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Probate Problems
Probate is a legal process that happens after a person passes away, and leaves assets behind. These items are often left to adult children, spouses, siblings, cousins, friends and other acquaintances in a Will or trust, though sometimes, people pass on without any estate planning documents. You can’t eliminate the probate process for your loved…
Read MoreCan I Claim Workers’ Compensation if an Old Injury Comes Back?
Putting in a claim for workers’ compensation benefits is commonplace in all types of workplaces in Tennessee and Georgia. There are many reasons why an employee might have to file a claim for these benefits, including suffering an injury in an accident on the property, while driving a company vehicle, or when traveling for work.…
Read MoreAm I Required to Use My Car Insurance Check for My Car Repair?
If you have been the victim of a serious car accident, often the only way to continue driving your vehicle is to have it repaired. However, if your accident was relatively minor in nature – one that does not affect the functionality or safety of your car – you may be inclined to use your…
Read MoreIs a Copy of a Will Valid for Probate if the Original Cannot Be Found?
The final wishes of an individual are usually set forth in a document referred to as a Last Will and Testament. In this document, the desired distribution of the deceased’s assets is explained. Due to the importance of a will, not only for the deceased, but also for the deceased’s beneficiaries, it is often kept…
Read MoreThe Causes of Polytrauma and Pursuing Your Claim for Damages
Polytrauma is a specific medical term that describes the condition of someone who has sustained multiple traumatic injuries in an accident. For instance, in a car crash an individual may suffer serious burns over large portions of his or her body in addition to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The critical nature of an injury…
Read MoreWrongful Termination After Seeking Workers’ Compensation in Tennessee
Employees in the state of Tennessee are owed two-thirds of their lost wages and payment of their medical expenses if they have suffered a work-related accident or occupational illness. This is true regardless of who is at fault for the injury or illness. Generally, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation benefits to cover these…
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