Both potential claimants and the potential defendants in a construction defect case should take specific steps upon the discovery of said defect or alleged defect. This is true whether the defect has caused injury or simple financial harm. Failure to take these steps can have a direct, adverse effect on your ability to recover a [...]
Tennessee is one of 40 states that has enacted an "apology law." These laws allow doctors to apologize to patients without having that apology used against them in a legal action. And while on the surface this may be simple, few things involving the law ever are. It's important to understand the potential effects of [...]
Whether you're the plaintiff in a personal injury case, or a defendant, there is always the chance that the judge will dismiss the case. This usually works in the defendant's favor. There are four common reasons a judge might choose to dismiss a case. #1) Procedural Problems The most common procedural problem is failing to [...]
Many motorcyclists do not like helmets. But Tennessee law does require you to wear a helmet at all times while you're on the road on your bike. (It also prohibits you from hunting whales while riding a motorcycle, but that one doesn't seem to come up too often). It's also illegal for passengers to go [...]
In January of 2019 Tennessee joined the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. And on one hand, this opened up a lot of opportunity for Tennessee doctors. Doctors can now fill out an online form to get almost instantly licensed in any member state, including two of Tennessee's border states: Mississippi and Alabama. And doctors who want [...]
Running any business comes with an element of risk. But successful businesses manage that risk. One of the risks you'll encounter as a business owner is premesis liability. If someone gets hurt on your property, they can sue. One way you manage that risk is by carrying insurance. But you don't want your [...]
Tennessee is a very active state. You can climb rocks, learn how to ride a motorcycle, or go white water rafting here, but you do all these things recognizing there's an element of risk. Recreational businesses in Tennessee often have their customers sign liability waivers. These waivers release their companies and staff members from [...]
When you sign a contract you probably do it hoping it's more or less a formality. You plan to uphold your end of the contract. You trust the other entity plans to uphold their end. It's nice to have the document to refer back to, just in case someone forgets. But you don't expect to [...]
"It's not if you get sued," notes The New England Medical Journal. "It's when." Sobering words, but true ones, too. Doctors are expected to work a lot like mechanics: x is wrong, so they do y thing, with z result. In reality, results are unpredictable, diagnosis isn't straightforward, and bad things happen. It's a recipe [...]
Owning property in Tennessee exposes you to some legal liability every time any person enters the premises. This opens you up to a lot of potential lawsuits. As premises liability defense attorneys we get many questions both about what a plaintiff must prove to win their case and about steps they can take to protect [...]