Legal Services at the Intersection of Business and Life
Most surgeries and medical procedures go off without a hitch. However, some surgeries are more complex than others, and sometimes surgeons make mistakes that can affect the rest of a patient’s life. Given this reality, if you have an upcoming surgery scheduled, there is likely a lot on your mind. When deciding whether to undergo surgery, it’s common to wonder…
Reckless driving contributes to hundreds of car accidents throughout the United States every day. The Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security indicates that approximately 192,914 car accidents occurred in Tennessee in 2021. The agency also reported that approximately 1790 car accidents resulted in fatalities or serious injuries. Many of these accidents occurred as a result of reckless driving. For…
In theory, creating an estate plan is a pretty straightforward process. However, in practice, there are many estate planning mistakes that prevent your plan from having its intended effect. Thus, while there are many options for DIY estate planning, these tools are better used to familiarize yourself with the process as opposed to creating actual estate planning documents. When the…
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…