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What is a statute of repose? A statute of repose is a law that sets a hard deadline to file a lawsuit based on when something was built, sold, or completed—not when the injury happens. It cuts off the right to sue completely after a certain number of years, even if you didn’t know about the problem or injury. This...
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Introduction If you’ve been injured in Nashville or anywhere in Tennessee and received (or expect to receive) a settlement, one of the most common questions is: “Do I have to pay taxes on my personal injury settlement?” At Ponce Law, our Nashville personal injury attorneys frequently help clients understand not just their case—but what happens after a settlement. This guide...
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By Michael Ponce of Ponce Law [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.poncelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ponce-Law-TIN-Segment-10.29.2025.mp4"][/video] Cycling in Tennessee is growing as a way to commute, stay fit, and explore our communities. However, many motorists don’t fully appreciate cyclists’ rights, and many cyclists don’t know their protections and obligations under the law. As both a longtime cyclist (formerly a racer) and a plaintiff’s injury attorney, I...
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By Ponce Law | Tennessee Personal Injury Attorneys What Is the Medical Bill Presumption in Tennessee? When someone is injured in Tennessee, they have a right to recover the reasonable and necessary costs of their medical treatment. To simplify proof of those expenses, the Tennessee Legislature created the medical bill presumption. Under the medical bill presumption, if an injured person...
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Emergency responders in Tennessee face dangerous and traumatic situations while serving and protecting our communities. This can leave lasting emotional impacts, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Unfortunately, getting workers’ compensation for these mental health conditions has been difficult because responders have struggled to prove that they developed these conditions as a result of the stress and trauma of their jobs....
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Law enforcement officers and firefighters put themselves at risk every day in order to keep their communities safe, but those risks extend beyond the obvious dangers of stray bullets or house fires. Long hours, intense pressure, and exposure to certain chemicals can lead to serious health issues. T.C.A. § 7-51-201 helps protect first responders by presuming that certain serious health...
