Tennessee Legal Guides (23 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Tennessee consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Stephen Todd Hastey
“Bad faith” involves an action based upon the assertion that the insurer has breached the existing implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing in its performance of the insurance contract. The insurer has a legal duty to the insured to respond to settlement demands in good faith.
Posted 10 months ago in Insurance. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Stephen Todd Hastey
In the case of Billy Overstreet vs. Commercial Steering the Supreme Court of Tennessee issued an opinion answering the question of whether whether an employer can speak with an employee's doctor without the employee's consent.
Posted 10 months ago in Employment / Labor. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Stephen Todd Hastey
Occasionally, injuries that occur at the workplace can involve a horseplay issue. The question of whether the matter is compensable or not relies heavily upon the facts of the claim.
Posted 10 months ago in Workers Compensation. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Stephen Todd Hastey
In 2004, the Tennessee legislature, by way and virtue of the governor's sponsorship, enacted a reformed Tennessee Workers' Compensation Act, which led to significant changes. One area effected was the right to close future medicals in the course of settlement negotiations.
Posted 10 months ago in Workers Compensation. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Stephen Todd Hastey
This brief article discuss the very basic concepts of uninsured/ underinsured motorist law in Tennessee.
Posted 10 months ago in Insurance. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Stephen Todd Hastey
A statutory framework presently exists, whereby the Plaintiff can settle with the Defendant, while preserving a right to pursue additional proceeds from UM/ UIM coverage. See Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-7-1206.
Posted 10 months ago in Insurance. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Stephen Todd Hastey
In workers’ compensation claims, the New 6th Edition of the AMA Guidelines is to be utilized by rating physicians for injuries that occur on or after January 1, 2008.
Posted 10 months ago in Workers Compensation. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Stephen Todd Hastey
For injuries that occur on July 1, 2005, or thereafter, if the parties are unable to resolve a dispute concerning the controlling medical impairment rating, either party may request a MIR evaluation by submitting an Application for a Medical Impairment Rating to the Tennessee Department of Labor.
Posted 10 months ago in Workers Compensation. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Robert Raulsten Kurtz
A conviction for DUI in Tennessee will result in mandatory jail time and loss of your license as well as fines and court costs. If you are stopped for DUI, remember these points:
Posted 9 months ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Bradley Lamar Henry
A step by step guide on the process of the criminal court system in Tennessee from arrest to Criminal Court.
Posted 9 months ago in Criminal Defense. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Marcos M. Garza
It is of vital importance to contact a lawyer who is competent to handle a DUI or other criminal charge as soon as possible. Delay in contacting an attorney can lead to the loss of evidence that can ultimately lead to your successful defense.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 8 months ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Blake Lamont Kelley
If you are found guilty for DUI in Tennessee, it will result in mandatory jail time, loss of your license as well as fines and court costs. If you are stopped under suspicion of DUI, consider this:
Posted 8 months ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Daniel John Morse
The Tennessee Secretary of State has made filing many standard business documents quick and easy, if you know where to look and the info you will need.
Posted about 1 month ago in Corporate / Incorporation. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Ruchee Janardan Patel
The information that your Criminal Defense Attorney has access to once she has been hired by you. Plus, the information you need to provide to your Attorney in order for her to properly represent you.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 7 months ago in Criminal Defense. Jurisdiction: Shelby County, TN

Written by Ruchee Janardan Patel
The Important Documents and the Stages of an Uncontested Divorce in Shelby County.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 7 months ago in Uncontested Divorce. Jurisdiction: Shelby County, TN

Written by James Robin McKinney Jr
The number one question my clients ask me is "how can I get out of it". I thought I would share these major points you should think about if your facing a DUI charge in Tennessee. This is not a complete list , but are the main defenses .
Posted 6 months ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Kevin Drew Balkwill
Attorneys have ethical obligations in every aspect of their profession, including the way clients are billed for services. Ethical billing practices ensure that both the attorney and the client reach a level of satisfaction that is fair to both.
Posted 4 months ago in General Practice. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by James Robin McKinney Jr
Under Tennessee law, you can get a restricted drivers license if you are convicted of a DUI (driving under the influence) case on your first offense.The court where you were convicted or the county in which you live can issue a order allowing you to obtain a restricted drivers license,
Posted 4 months ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Jason Wade Barnette
The divorce process starts with the filing of a complaint . The divorce complaint will identify the parties, state grounds for divorce, and request the court to grant a divorce. Under Tennessee law certain statistical information must be included in the complaint.
Posted about 1 month ago in Family. Jurisdiction: Tennessee