Legal Services at the Intersection of Business and Life
A typical full-term pregnancy lasts from 39 to 40 weeks. However, some babies can survive outside the womb as early as 24 weeks. There are some inexplicable and natural reasons a baby may be born prematurely. However, preterm labor and delivery result from a doctor’s negligence in some cases. If a doctor or other medical provider is responsible for preterm…
Collisions involving large commercial vehicles such as semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and moving trucks can often cause catastrophic injuries. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, buses and trucks comprise nearly 13% of all fatal traffic accidents nationwide. Due to safety concerns, the government regulates the trucking industry heavily. Sadly, many trucking companies and drivers fail to follow the necessary safety…
Medical malpractice happens when people are at their weakest. Patients trust that their doctors will provide the care and treatment they need. Unfortunately, there are times when a doctor fails to provide appropriate or even adequate care. Perhaps most doctors would have provided better and more thorough care under the same circumstances. Under these circumstances, you may have a medical…
Before Tennessee courts grant a divorce, the law requires parents to draft a parenting plan. Parents must agree on and approve a parenting plan in Tennessee and then legally abide by its parameters. Sometimes though, circumstances change. Even the best-laid plans can be upended. In some cases, a dispute arises, or an arrangement’s original scope changes. In those cases, a…
Filing for divorce can be a trying and emotional experience. It’s one of many reasons choosing the right attorney is the most important decision you’ll make as you get started. How to decide on a divorce attorney can be a complicated process. Some people research attorneys before hiring one, and others pick the first attorney they find. However you decide,…
Unfortunately, auto accidents happen. When they happen, they bring about stress, property damage, and financial losses. An auto accident may also cause injuries. While people associate specific injuries like broken bones or lacerations with car accidents, a car accident can also cause nerve damage. You are entitled to compensation for any physical harm caused by another driver’s negligence, including nerve…
Couples who want to end their marriage have two choices in Kentucky: annulment and divorce. While each of these processes dissolves a marriage, there are some very important differences between annulments and divorces. Most notably, while any couple can get divorced, the requirements for obtaining an annulment are much stricter. At the law firm of Batson Nolan PLC, our Clarksville…
As a grandparent, you very quickly develop a close relationship with your grandchildren. Unfortunately, major life events can interfere with these relationships—not necessarily between grandparent and grandchild, but between grandparents and their grandchildren’s parents. While grandparents’ rights in Tennessee are much more limited than parents’ rights, grandparents have options to protect their relationship with their grandchildren. And if the parent…
If you suffered an injury as a passenger in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else, the odds are you have a valid motorcycle accident claim. Your challenge will be to determine who caused the accident, who is responsible for paying your claim, and how much your claim is worth. It’s best to seek the assistance of an experienced motor…
Medical errors kill over a quarter of a million people in the United States every year, a number that is considerably greater than the combined populations of Clarksville and Springfield, Tennessee. Although not all medical errors rise to the level of medical malpractice, many of them do. And when they do, victims often suffer physically, emotionally, and financially. Filing a…