When you’re a grandparent who is used to seeing your grandchildren, nothing is scarier than imagining not being able to visit with them. In some cases of divorce, the reality is that a grandparent may have less time with their grandchildren. Sometimes, they lose...
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Is your medical provider liable if you suffer from an infection after surgery?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Feb 3, 2021 | Personal Injury
There are several kinds of infections that are more likely to affect those who have recently been in the hospital. They include surgical site infections, device-related infections and respiratory infections. In some cases, infections are simply a result of your body...
Pulled over? Make sure you don’t accidentally confess to drugged driving
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Jan 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
You’re having a rough day. You feel a bad cold or a flu coming on, so you slog your way through work with the help of some over-the-counter cough syrup and head home as quickly as possible. When you see the flashing lights from a patrol car in your rearview mirror,...
What are the obligations of the executor of an estate?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Jan 25, 2021 | Estate Planning
Many people recognize that estate administration is a really hard job, but many of them still don't know what is actually involved. Whether you are currently planning your estate or a loved one asked you to serve as the executor for their estate, knowing the...
How does the government compensate those with qui tam claims?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Under federal law, service providers who bill the government inappropriately face both criminal and civil consequences if caught. The False Claims Act creates a framework for enforcement when a medical provider that accepts government insurance engages in fraudulent...
Why do I need to hire an attorney for a survey dispute?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Jan 14, 2021 | Real Estate
People have been fighting over land in Tennessee for around 300 years. These days, of course, property disputes are more likely to be about the right to park your car or cut branches from a tree than the right to settle or trap furs. Why do boundary disputes occur?...
Can your criminal case be dismissed because you weren’t “Mirandized” at arrest?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Jan 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
For whatever reason, you’ve been arrested and you’re facing serious charges. Quite naturally, your mind is focused on the future. Your first question is, “Can this case be dismissed because I wasn’t given my Miranda rights?” Your Miranda rights are designed to protect...
Is it possible to get sole custody in a Tennessee divorce?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Jan 4, 2021 | Divorce
Having plenty of time with the kids is usually the top priority for parents considering a divorce. Most of the time, the Tennessee family courts will do their best to include both parents in the parenting plan for the family and protect both parental relationships....
You can make custody transition days easier on their kids
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Dec 31, 2020 | Divorce
If you and your co-parent are sharing custody of your children, it’s wise to make the transitions from one home to the other as smooth and pleasant as possible – particularly for your kids. These exchanges, and the entire day, can be stressful and probably sad if...
Can I sue my employer for wrongful termination in an at-will employment state?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Dec 24, 2020 | Employment Law
Most workers expect to keep their jobs with their company as long as they show up on time and do their work properly. There are rare instances, however, in which an employee does what they're supposed to and still loses their job. The at-will employment doctrine...
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