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…
I was in a wreck with a tractor trailer several weeks ago. The truck driver’s insurance company called me and asked me some questions. I then asked him how much insurance his driver had, but he refused to tell me. He said that in Tennessee I could not find out…
My husband and I have a trial in Lebanon, Tennessee next month. Our lawyer said that the other side filed motions in limine. What does that mean? "Motions in limine" are papers filed with the court asking the court to reach a pre-trial ruling on certain matters, usually evidence issues. For…
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…
I think I was injured by medical malpractice. I talked to a lawyer at church and she said that another doctor would have to testify against my doctor. Is that right? Generally, yes. In fact, most cases require testimony from more than one expert medical witness. The expert(s) must testify…
I was raped. The police found the rapist and he is in jail. Can I sue him? Yes. Rape is a crime that will result in prison time but it is also what is known as a "tort." There are many different types of torts, but rape would be the…
How much time do I have to file a personal injury claim for a wreck with a tractor-trailer ? In the wreck took place in Tennessee you should assume you only have one year to bring a legal action against the people and companies that caused the wreck unless a…
I am one of the people who has a recalled DePuy ASR hip implant. Indeed, both of my hips have this system and both now need to be replaced. What are my rights? What is my case worth? A total hip replacement replaces the body’s natural joint with…
I am looking for a personal injury lawyer and see that a few lawyers are included on the "Best Lawyers" list. What does that mean? “Best Lawyers” is a national organization that recognizes outstanding lawyers in each state in a large number of legal specialties. Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding…
I ran a red light four months ago and hit another car. The other driver was not hurt. It cost the other driver $3200 to get his car fixed. He asked me to have my insurance company pay it and I told him I didn’t have any insurance on…