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Buyer Beware: Do You Really Know What Is in Some Injury Lawyers’ Fee Agreements?

Last week, we were asked to review another’s firm’s contingent fee agreement in a medical/nursing malpractice case.  We will not name names, but we will say we were shocked by some of the provisions this particular injury law firm was putting in its fee agreements with its clients. First, the…

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Smiles, Encouragement and Tips – Week 6

Around our house, for quite a while, we have been using the euphemism “With everything that has been going on . . . ”    We like it because it gathers up the collective burdens and tribulations surrounding CoVid 19 and tries to make it more palatable especially around a 12…

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Smiles, Encouragement and Tips – Week 4

Nashville is incredibly fortunate to be home to world-class songwriters like Lee Thomas Miller, Wendall Mobley & Bob DiPiero.  Songwriter’s Nights are a favorite of ours.  It is fascinating to hear how hit songs came about.  But did you ever think you, sitting at home in your pajamas during a…

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Smiles, Encouragement and Tips – Week 2

Last week, we started this mid-week boost where we try to give you something to smile about in the face of all the bad news and anxiety.  We also want to give you some important legal tips that can help your neighbor or you during this time of social distancing. …

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Do You Know What To Do After An Accident?

Unfortunately, chances are you will be in one.  Experts estimate, on average, drivers will experience a car accident every 18 years, so most folks will have multiple car accidents in their lifetime even if they are only minor.  With those odds, it is time you brush up on what to…

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Overwhelmed

At this time of year, especially with a shortened season between Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is easy to feel overwhelmed.  Shopping, wrapping, addressing, baking and all the other things that need to be squeezed into our already busy schedules can become stressful.  But it is important to take a step…

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After an Accident, You May Not Want to Sue but You May Get Sued

The New York Times published an article this week detailing how many hospitals, one of which is in Tennessee (LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis), have started suing their patients by the thousands for unpaid medical bills.  Many of the patients had insurance and the hospitals were suing for deductibles and…

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