Knoxville Tennessee Legal Blog
The importance of treating a TBI right away
Traumatic brain injuries can affect victims in various ways depending on factors like age, maturity and the severity of their accident. While noticeable TBIs require obvious treatment, less severe head injuries after a car accident, for example, may give a false...
3 common medications that may make drivers drowsy
By now, virtually everyone recognizes the dangers of both distracted and drunk driving. You may not realize, however, that drowsy driving may be just as hazardous. In fact, driving without sufficient rest is about the same as driving with a blood alcohol concentration...
How can you prevent identity theft prior to probate?
Probate is an important part of verifying the accuracy and function of your loved one's will in Tennessee. However, imagine your horror if find a forged signature and discover that you no longer control the outcome of your family member's estate. Preventing identity...
What are mediation and arbitration?
Disagreements are part of life and business, but litigation does not have to be. In fact, smart business owners often do everything they can to avoid litigation as it can be very costly and negatively impact valuable relationships. Mediation and arbitration are two...
Saving farmland from development
Tennessee is home to some of the most charming bucolic scenes in the country. It is also full of productive, working farms. Unfortunately, this way of life is constantly under threat from developers, governments and even from within farming families. Those working the...
Three steps to take after a car accident
When you get behind the wheel to drive, you are always at risk of getting into an injurious or even a fatal accident. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2018, 33,654 people in the U.S. died in car accidents. Since the chance of getting into a...
What are common symptoms of a traumatic brain injury?
After suffering a recent personal injury to your head, you worry you sustained a traumatic brain injury. What signs should you look for to determine the severity of your injury? Mayo Clinic breaks down the degrees of TBI and associated symptoms. Learn whether to seek...
Is a zoning ordinance keeping you from using your property?
Zoning laws are, in general, positive for businesses and the community. However, a zoning law may make it difficult for you to fully benefit from commercial real estate. Knox County provides an application process that allows you to seek a modification of the zoning...
Terminating business contracts for convenience
Like many business owners or executives in Tennessee, you likely gauge your company's health on the number of business contracts you have in place (as such agreements indicate both guaranteed work in the short-term and a continued demand for the products and/or...
Preparation improves chances of a successful court battle
When facing business litigation, such as for a breach of contract or other dispute, it seems like a daunting process. It is something to take seriously, although owners should not spend so much time and effort on court proceedings that the company suffers. Taking the...