My sister received a significant head injury in an automobile wreck caused when a truck crossed the centerline of a road in Tennessee. Is there a limit on the damages she can recover in the case? There is no limit on the damages she can recover for medical expenses or…
My wife was killed in an automobile wreck. She was alone in the car. The other driver says the wreck was her fault, but I don’t believe it. How can I prove what happened? You need the help of an experienced automobile wreck attorney to lead an investigation into what…
The general rule in Tennessee is that a personal injury lawsuit for an adult must be filed within one year of the date of an incident causing an injury. The failure to file a lawsuit on time will result in a loss of the right to bring a claim…
My son was seriously injured in a auto accident. What rights do I have as his parent in a lawsuit against the person who caused the wreck? You have the right to recover medical expenses that you paid or were paid by your insurance company. (You almost certainly have to…
In any type of Tennessee personal injury case, including injuries caused by careless truck drivers or trucking companies, an injured person can recover monetary damages for past and future medical bills incurred because of the injuries, past and future physical pain and suffering, past and future mental or emotional pain…
I believe that I was a victim of medical malpractice while I was a patient at the VA hospital in Nashville. How much time do I have to file a medical malpractice claim against the VA? You may have a claim under a law known as the Federal Tort Claims Act ("FTCA").…
I was injured in a car wreck and have been out of work for months. Money is very tight. I spoke with a lawyer and he told me he could loan me $1000 a month until my case settles. He also said that I do not have to pay interest.…
I have a disability insurance policy through my job. I am disabled but the disability insurance company still says I have to submit and claim and go through all the paperwork. The company says it is up to me whether or not I get a lawyer. Do I need a lawyer?…
I see a lot of Tennessee personal injury lawyers state that they are members of various bar associations. Does the fact that a lawyer is a member of a bar association mean anything to someone who is trying to select a lawyer to represent them in a personal injury or…
I was in a car accident in Springfield, Tennessee. I was hurt but I am not sure that I want to get involved in a lawsuit because I don’t want to give a deposition. I really don’t understand what a deposition is but my friend said she had to give…