My injured neck and workers comp

You should not place your faith in the Workers' Compensation Insurance Carrier to properly evaluate your claim. They may deny the claim hoping that...

Who pays the attorney fee in a workers comp case?

In general, you will receive an award or settlement for your permanent partial disability. Your attorneys' fees will be paid out of that and not...

What warrants a sexual harassment lawsuit? How often does the harassment need to be happening?

I agree with the first response that the general rule is that the conduct must be pervasive and reported. There is no steadfast rule. A Court is...

Do I need an attorney?

Having an experienced attorney involved in your case will give you the satisfaction of knowing that you received the benefits you are owed under...

When is it the right time to settle, whats the right amount ? or just except my new life and walk away?

The time to discuss settlement is when you have reached MMI, received work restrictions, and been given an impairment rating. It sounds like you...

No-compete clause

Everything that Mr. Free said is correct. A non-compete tailored to East Tennessee and only for a period of a few years is likely to be valid. ...

How Long after a Death does a WILL get red, how do they notify and if out of state how do they get in touch.

If there is a Will, the Executor is required to offer the Will to probate. It is a crime in Tennessee to hide the existence of a Will. Within 60...

What qualifies as sexual harassment and what can I do about it?

Sexual Harassment is a variation of gender discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. What you are describing sounds like...

You should make clear to supervisor that you do not welcome this conduct. It will help you in the future to be able to document that your...

If you have worked at a job for one year and have earned vacation pay but you get fired does the company still owe you

Read carefully your employee handbook. See if it states that you are owed vacation time after a termination. Courts of this State often hold that...