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A September 2017 class-action lawsuit challenged the Tennessee state law that allowed officials to revoke driver licenses if they did not pay traffic fines. In this landmark case, the federal ruling declared that individuals who cannot afford to pay traffic tickets can no longer be penalized by having their driver licenses revoked. U.S. District Judge, Aleta Trauger, granted the plaintiff’s…
How Does it Work? How Will Missing the Deadline Limit Your Case? If you have experienced a personal injury, whether it be from a car accident or any incident where someone else has caused you harm, you may be considering a personal injury lawsuit. If so, it’s imperative that you acknowledge and comply with the statute of limitations for your…
Planning a will can be a daunting task, and there are many things to consider when beginning preparations. This process can become burdensome if you do not know which steps to take. To alleviate any potential anxieties, a checklist is oftentimes beneficial to ensure all categories are covered. Experts say that every individual should have an estate plan, of which…
Are you a stepparent wanting to adopt the child of your spouse? Stepparent adoptions can only take place when you are married to one of the birth parents and the parental rights of the other biological parent is terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily. There are a number of reasons why a stepparent would want to making their parenthood official: The…
If you’ve been indicted in federal court or you’re under investigation, make sure to hire an attorney who is a good fit for your particular case. What matters most is whether the attorney has experience in the forum you’ll be in and with the kind of process you’re going through. For instance, a lawyer who has handled an insurance fraud…
If you are unable to maintain full time, substantial employment due to a disability then you should be receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. It’s getting these benefits that can sometimes be a long difficult process. Obtaining disability benefits can take years and many people are unaware that an initial denial is not the end of the road.…
Subrogation is the contractual right of an insurance company to recoup any money it paid on your behalf following an accident caused by another person. You are hurt in an accident, have to go to the emergency room, and are admitted to the hospital for several weeks. You then have a few months of follow-up appointments and physical therapy. After…
Once you’ve finalized your divorce in Tennessee, you will have the final court order that governs the terms of your divorce. Conditions typically outlined in divorce decrees in the state of Tennessee are: Functions concerning children: child support, visitation, and custody arrangements. Equitable division of property: homes, assets, and business interests. Spousal support or alimony payments. Although divorce decrees can…
A DUI is the most severe misdemeanor that an individual can be charged with. A DUI conviction cannot be avoided by judicial diversion nor can it later be expunged from one’s record. That is one of the primary reasons why DUI law is vigorously litigated in the trial court and the court of appeals for the State of Tennessee. Very…
End-of-life planning isn’t something most people enjoy thinking about, but it is so critical. A new survey from Caring.com shows that only 42% of U.S. adults currently have a will or living trust, and that figure is even lower – 36% – for those with children under the age of 18. The most common excuse for not having a will…