I was hurt in a car accident. I received a broken arm and a back injury. The arm is now fine but my back still hurts. My friend has recommended that I go to her chiropractor for treatment. Should I? Tough question. Have you had any treatment by an orthopedic…
Articles Posted in Automobile Accidents
How Much Liability Insurance Should I Have on My Vehicle?
How much liability insurance coverage should I have on my vehicle? Answer: The amount of coverage you should have should depend on your assets and on your ability to pay. You must have at least $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident. Most people who have a household income over $50,000 per year…
How Do You Determine Who Is At Fault in A Wreck?
I was in an intersection wreck. I say it was the other guy’s fault. He says it was my fault. Who decides who was at fault? If a lawsuit is filed a jury usually decides who is at fault (unless a jury is not requested by either party to the…
Can I Tell From How Much Insurance Someone Has By Knowing What Type of Car They Have?
I was in a car wreck and was hurt bad. The other driver was driving a new car. I have been talking with the insurance company for the other driver. I asked how much insurance was on the car and the insurance adjuster would not tell me. I…
Thanksgiving Day Car and Truck Wrecks
Be especially careful when you drive this holiday weekend. People will be rushing from house to house to participate in Thanksgiving activities and all too many of them will be under the influence of alcohol. The cars will be filled with children, which increases the likelihood that the driver of…
I Was Hit By A Police Car!
I was driving to work in Franklin, Tennessee. A police car driven by an officer who was on-duty ran a red light and hit my car. I had to go to the hospital in an ambulance and spent three days in the hospital. Can I sue the police officer? No,…
Can I Require the Insurance Company to Pay Interest on My Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Settlement?
I was hurt in a car wreck six months ago. It wasn’t my fault. I have been waiting for over a year for the case to settle. I lost three months of wages and have had to pay some medical bills that were not covered by my health insurance. Can…
Bankruptcy and Filing of Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Claims
I was hurt in a car wreck six months ago. I lost my job and my medical bills are enormous. I am behind on my mortgage and have been unable to make my car payments. Should I file bankruptcy, get my financial house in order, and then file a lawsuit…
Car Insurance In Tennessee
When I complained about my car insurance rates my agent said that the reason rates were so high was lawsuits. Is that right? Well, it is true that insurance companies pay claims and, when they don’t pay the claims they should or don’t pay a fair amount lawsuits will be…
How Many Jurors Do I Need to Win?
I have a personal injury case going to try in Cookeville, TN next month. How many jurors need to vote for me for me to win? You will probably have a 12-person jury. That is the typical number of jurors in a civil jury trial in Tennessee. You and your…