My child was killed by a drunk driver. He was 10 years old. I want to file a lawsuit. His no-good father, who never paid child support as ordered by the court and did not visit my son for the for the five year period after our divorce, says he…
Articles Posted in Death Cases
Death of Brother
My brother died in a wreck after his car was hit by a tractor-trailer. He is unmarried and has no children. Can I file a lawsuit? Yes, if you are named the executor in his will or you apply to the court and get named as the administrator of his…
Timing a Bankruptcy Filing and the Filing of a Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Claim
I was hurt in a wreck with a tractor-trailer 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…
Understanding Wrongful Death Cases in Tennessee
1. What is a wrongful death case? Answer: A wrongful death case is a lawsuit in which it is asserted that one person intentionally, recklessly or negligently caused the death of another person. Wrongful death cases can arise because of automobile wrecks, truck wrecks, bus wrecks, medical errors, pharmacist errors,…