Is a Verbal Agreement Equal to a Will?
British pop star George Michael passed away from natural causes at age 53 on December 25, 2016. His body was discovered at home by his boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz, when he came to pick him up for brunch. Since his death, there has reportedly been a lot of acrimony between Fawaz and Michael’s family. Fawaz was…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation or Personal Injury: What Kind of Claim Do You Have?
Every year in Tennessee, dozens of workers are injured on the job. Whether you work in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, or in an office, there is always risk for injury. The majority of these cases are dealt with through workers’ compensation, which pays for the injured employee’s medical bills and partial coverage of wages while the…
Read MoreIs Distracted Driving Really All That Dangerous?
Everyone knows the extreme dangers of drinking and driving. The potential for tragic accidents and loss of life, as well as the severe consequences for those charged with drunk driving, is well known. However, distracted driving is just as serious, yet people do it every day without a second thought. It’s not hyperbole to say…
Read MoreThe Different Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
If you’re injured on the job in Tennessee, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Under Tennessee law, nearly all businesses are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance to cover employees in the event of an on-the-job injury. Typically, if a business has five or more employees, they must have workers’ comp insurance. Companies in…
Read MoreWho Has Standing to Contest a Will in Tennessee?
If you want to contest a will, there are certain requirements that must be met to determine if you can do so legally. This means that you must first have legal standing before you can contest a will in Tennessee. The following are a few questions about determine who might have standing to contest a…
Read MoreWorkplace Fatalities Continue to Rise
There is one thing that almost every American does every day that one day might be responsible for causing their death and that is going to work. Nationally, the number of workplace fatalities has reached the highest number in almost a decade at 5,190 workplace fatalities in 2016, which is up seven percent from the…
Read MoreWhat Do You Do If You Suspect Your Car Crash Was Staged?
Car accidents are scary enough when they occur on their own, but when you find out that the car crash that injured you was staged for insurance fraud, it can be difficult to contain your outrage. Insurance fraud of all types costs everyone hundreds of dollars each year in higher premiums. The Federal Bureau of…
Read MoreOSHA Issues Final Rule for its Walking-Working Surfaces Standards
Slip, trip and falls are responsible for the most occupational injuries aside from motor vehicle accidents in general industry according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Slip and fall accidents cost employers billions of dollars each year. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) wanted to prevent as many of those injuries as possible,…
Read MoreWitness Testimony in the Will and Probate Process
The act of writing a will alone is not a legally sufficient manner of determining the fate of one’s earthly possessions. Wills need to be witnessed and filed, and nearly every will in Tennessee eventually goes through the probate process. What many Tennessee residents may not realize is that witnesses to a will are often…
Read MoreSibling Rivalry and Probate Litigation: Familiarity Can Breed Contempt
Whether you grew up with brothers and sisters, or have more than one child of your own, you know that sibling rivalry is fairly common. We have found that even the friendliest of siblings, however, can end up embroiled in arguments when it comes to inheritance disputes. This is especially true if there is no…
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