Under Tennessee state product liability law, retailers who sell defective products can often be held accountable for damages caused by those products. The Tennessee Products Liability Act assigns liability to the seller in cases where, "the product was in a defective condition or unreasonably dangerous at the time it left the control of the manufacturer [...]
At Surber, Asher, Suber & Moushon, PLLC, our motorcycle accident lawyers are recognized as some of the best in Nashville. Our team has handled tough cases involving serious accidents and even wrongful death claims. Still, the high number of motorcycle accidents that occur in Nashville each year continues to surprise and concern our legal team. [...]
A Tennessee order of protection could save your life. This court order could be what stands between you and an abuser, stalker, or violent individual. It could be the mechanism that prevents serious injury or assault and in many instances the catalyst for keeping your children and other loved ones safe. In short, if you [...]
A motorcycle accident is frightening and stressful. Depending on the severity of your accident, you could spend weeks or months in doctor appointments and seeing specialists. You may need to visit a chiropractor or make time for physical therapy. For an avid motorcyclist, there is an equal commitment to repairing the damage to your bike [...]
Construction of a new home or commercial building should be an exciting event for any individual, family, or business. Yet, this experience can go tragically wrong if you experience construction defects in Nashville. A construction defect is defined as any defect in the design, workmanship, construction, or finish of a building or structure. Construction defects [...]
In Nashville, an order of protection can offer immediate and necessary legal protection to a victim of abuse or threats of violence. These court orders, often obtained with the assistance of a Nashville order of protection lawyer, can require an abuser to leave your home, stay out of your place of employment, and cease any [...]
Within the Tennessee Department of Health are several Health Professional Boards that regulate and review the professional standards and licensing for different segments of the medical field. If you are a nurse, dentist, optometrist, athletic trainer, or other healthcare professionals, you are familiar with the board that oversees your profession. However, the extent and purpose [...]
The aftermath of a Nashville motorcycle accident can be costly. There is damage to your bike, the cost of repairing or replacing protective gear or a helmet, and most importantly the expense of medical treatment and emergency services. Each year motorcyclists spend hundreds of thousands of dollars treating and rehabbing injuries from motorcycle accidents in [...]
Unfortunately, instances of poor workmanship, faulty construction, or negligence are all too common in Nashville construction projects. These problems persist in both commercial and residential structures. If you incur costs or experience financial losses due to a problem with new construction, remodel, or repair – who can help? In most instances, your first contact should [...]
The punishments for violating a Nashville order of protection can be harsh. Under Tennessee law, a court can consider several different punishments and has some discretion in which punishment it finds appropriate. The possible options include payment of a substantial fine, revoking a grant of bail, and even ordering jail time. Given the severity of [...]