I just discovered that my daughter was sexually abused by a adult neighbor. What can I do about it? First, you should call the police and report that a crime has occurred. Cooperate fully with the police department. Second, you should take your child to a doctor for an examination.…
My neighbor is in a lawsuit and she says that they are in "discovery." What is that? The discovery phase of a lawsuit is the phase during which each side finds out about the other side’s claims and defenses. The various methods of gaining this information are often referred to as…
A guy I knew beat me up and broke my leg. I have missed time from work and have several thousand dollars worth of medical bills. This happened at his house and I know he has homeowner’s insurance. Can I sue him and get the homeowner’s insurance to pay? The…
I have a personal injury case and I am broke. There are companies that advertise on TV that say they will loan me money and let me pay them back out of the settlement I will get in my personal injury case. Should I take their money? No. The interest rate these companies…
I am sure my case is going to settle soon. Can my lawyer lend me money toward the settlement I know I am going to receive? No. In Tennessee it is unethical for a lawyer to loan you money while he or she is representing you in a case. Rumor has…
Q. What does it mean when a lawyer is “board certified?” A. Just like doctors can be “board-certified” in surgery or pediatrics or a large number of specialties, lawyers can choose to seek board certification in several different areas in the law. There are several civil trial certifications available 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,…
1. What are the responsibilities of truck and bus drivers? Answer: Truck and bus drivers are required to live up to the same standards and laws as every other driver on the road. In addition to these general rules, there are special safety laws that also cover most commercial drivers.…
1. What is a products liability claim? Answer: A products liability lawsuit is a claim that a person was injured or died due to a problem with a product. A “product” can be almost anything that can be manufactured, including cars and planes, medication, consumer goods like lighters and lawnmowers, and…
1. What is a medical malpractice case? Answer: Cases for injuries caused by a medical provider during the course of providing medical treatment are called medical malpractice cases. There are many different fact situations which can form the basis of a claim. The injury may be the result of something…