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Tennessee Bad Faith Statute Explained
Understanding Tennessee’s Bad Faith Statute: Protecting Policyholders Against Unfair Insurance Practices Insurance policies are meant to provide security and peace of mind. But what happens when your insurance company denies a legitimate claim or delays payment unnecessarily? Tennessee has a legal safeguard to protect policyholders: the Bad Faith Statute, codified in Tennessee Code Annotated §…
Read MoreAppraisers & Umpires in a Property Damage Claim
Understanding the Appraisal Process and Choosing an Umpire When disputes arise between an insurance company and a policyholder regarding the value of a claim, many policies include an appraisal clause designed to resolve the disagreement. This process, while less formal than a court proceeding, can be complex and often benefits from guidance by a seasoned…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Home Insurance Claim is Denied
What to Do When Your Home Insurance Claim Is Denied Dealing with property damage is stressful enough, but having your home insurance claim denied can make the situation feel overwhelming. Unfortunately, claim denials are not uncommon, and insurance companies often have their own interests in mind. If your home insurance claim has been denied in…
Read MoreHow to Get Medical Care after an Accident without Insurance
How to Get Medical Care After a Car Accident Without Health Insurance: Working with Providers on a Lien Basis If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Tennessee and don’t have health insurance, the thought of mounting medical bills can be overwhelming. Many of our clients find themselves in a difficult position: they need…
Read MoreFinding the Accident History of a Trucking Company
How to Obtain a Trucking Company’s History from the FMCSA Website If you’ve been involved in a trucking accident in Tennessee, one of the first steps in your investigation is obtaining the trucking company’s history. It is truly amazing the things that you can find on a company’s history. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
Read MoreNavigating a Case before the Board of Nursing
Understanding the Process of Trying a Case Before the Tennessee Board of Nursing If you’re a nurse facing allegations that could impact your license, understanding the process before the Tennessee Board of Nursing is crucial. This process can be intimidating, but knowing what to expect and how to navigate the system can help protect your…
Read MoreMost Common Laws Broken in Tennessee Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks play an important role in Tennessee. In Nashville alone, we have three major interstates including I-40, I-65, and I-24. In accidents, the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks make them potential hazards on the road when safety regulations are ignored. As attorneys with almost 20 years of experience handling trucking cases, we’ve seen…
Read MoreHow Injury Lawyers Can Help with Workers’ Compensation
When you get hurt at work or suffer from an illness caused by your job, the situation is handled differently than injuries in other settings. Your injury or condition is probably covered by the Tennessee workers’ compensation program. That means you may be eligible for certain benefits, but you need to follow the rules to…
Read MoreNavigating Tennessee’s Workers’ Compensation System
Don’t Let Your Claim Get Dismissed Before It Gets Off the Ground For those who have been injured on the job, navigating the workers’ compensation system can be confusing and even hostile. But you can improve your chances of a good outcome by hiring an attorney and having a better understanding of how the system…
Read MoreWho is that Strange Man Talking to the Truck Driver?
Imagine this…you are driving down the interstate when suddenly a trucker switches lanes on top of you knocking you out of control and into the curb. You are dazed, confused and you don’t know what is happening until the police arrive and explain you were in an accident. Strangely though, there is a man talking…
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