I have a personal injury case. The at-fault driver’s insurance company has offered me $33,000 to settle the case. I don’t think it is enough and I want a trial. Will the jury know that the defendant offered me $33,000? Under Tennessee law, the answer is generally "no." Absent exceptional…
I was hurt in a car wreck in Sparta, TN. I lost six weeks from work but I am now back to work and think I will be able to work in the future. I hired a lawyer but we could not get the case settled. A lawsuit…
I won a personal injury trial in circuit court in Smith County, Tennessee? How long does the defendant have to appeal the jury verdict? First, the court has to enter a judgment on your verdict. The defendant then must file a notice of appeal to the Tennessee Court of…
I was hurt in a car wreck that wasn’t my fault. I don’t have any health insurance. I have medical payments coverage on my car insurance but it was only $10.000 and it has already been paid to various doctors and hospitals. Now, my doctor says I need physical therapy…
How many justices serve on the Tennessee Supreme Court? Five. The justices are selected by the Governor from a panel of three persons selected by a commission. The commission interviews and evaluates lawyers who apply for an open seat on the Court.
I believe that I was a victim of medical malpractice in the VA hospital in Nashville. How much time do I have to file a medical malpractice claim against the VA? You cannot file suit without first filing a claim. Generally, the claim must be filed in writing using the…
I work in a small plant in Middle Tennessee. I hurt my back at work. What are my rights? If you got hurt while you were working you have a right to have your medical care paid for by your employer. The employer or its worker’s compensation insurance company has…
I was hurt in a car wreck. There is a witness listed on the accident report but he won’t talk to me. I need his help. Can I make someone testify? You cannot make anyone speak to you. If a lawsuit is filed, you can serve a subpoena on a…
I was hurt in a car wreck and I think I have a really good case. I think I should get $1,000,000 – it seems like people get that much and more and they aren’t hurt as bad as I am. Will I get $1,000,000 in my case? There is…
Will my case actually go to trial? I have a car wreck case and my lawyer says it will probably settle. Statistically speaking , your case is very likely to be settled. Well over 95% of cases are settled, especially car wreck cases. Cases settle because the litigation process…