Articles Posted in Automobile Accidents

I was hit by a drunk driver and was seriously hurt.  The police officer told me the guy tested .20 – over twice the legal limit.  I found out that the guy spent all afternoon in a local bar and was on his way to another bar when he hit…

I was driving in Nashville and was broad-sided by a taxi that ran a red light. I was hospitalized for four days and am not yet back to work.   What are my rights? You have a personal injury claim.  Our office has published this Legal Guide to answer your…

Does Tennessee have limits on the amount of damages a jury can award in a car wreck case? Only for car wrecks that occur on or after October 1, 2011.  For Tennessee car wrecks that occur before that date, there is no arbitrary limit on damages that can be awarded.…

My son (age 8) was hurt in a car wreck.  How much time to I have to bring a lawsuit against the driver responsible for the wreck? Under the law in Tennessee, there are time limits on which any person can bring a lawsuit against another. The general rule is…

I was in a car wreck last month.  I was hurt pretty bad.  I got home from the hospital last night and a lawyer called me and said that he wanted to represent me in my case.  I have no idea who this man is or how he got my name…

My wife was hurt in a car wreck in Middle Tennessee on June 21, 2011 and died in the hospital two days later.  What is my deadline for filing a lawsuit against the driver who caused the wreck? Unless a lawyer familiar with all of the facts advises you to…

 I am involved in a bicycle accident  case in Tennessee state court .  How many jurors must agree to a given result? Unless the parties to the lawsuit agree otherwise, twelve jurors will decide the case and all twelve must find in favor of the plaintiff (the person bringing the…

 I live in Indiana but was injured in a car accident on Interstate 65 right outside of Nashville.  Do I need a Tennessee lawyer? You will almost certainly need a Tennessee lawyer.  An Indiana lawyer will probably not be familiar with Tennessee law and will not be able to file…

 I was in a car wreck about 3 months ago.  The other driver admitted fault.  My medical bills are about $25,000.   I have been released by my doctor.  My lost wages are $5000.   How quickly will my case settle? At the outset you need to understand that your case may not settle…

I was hit by a drunk driver – he ran a red light and broad-sided me.  He told the cop that he was drinking at home all day, got in an argument with his wife, left the house, and then had the wreck with me. I spent seven days in…