What is uninsured motorist coverage? If the driver that causes a Tennessee car accident or truck accident does not have liability insurance, your own automobile insurance coverage may also apply in provide a source for monetary recovery to pay your medical bills and compensate you for your injuries. This type…
I am in a lawsuit over a car accident that wasn’t my fault. The insurance company wants to see my old medical records. What does my past medical treatment have to do with my car wreck case involving a broken hip? Answer: Your medical history is important in any case in which…
I am a saleswoman for a office products company. I was driving from one customer’s place of business to see another customer when I was in car wreck. The other driver ran into me at 45 miles per hour as I was stopped in traffic. My car was totaled and…
I have just discovered that my 10 year old son is being sexually abused by a neighbor. What do I do? Here are my thoughts: Immediately report this matter to the police. If there is any physical evidence of the abuse that you can readily put your hands on take…
Here is a list of things you should do (or should not do) after a automobile or truck accident: 1) You should call the police. Ignore any request by the other driver to "let the insurance companies handle it" or "keep the police out of it – I can’t afford…
I came back to my car and found out it was being towed. I asked the tow truck driver why and he said that it was illegally parked. I told him it was not and we got into an argument. He then hit me, breaking my jaw. Can I sue…
Is there a deadline to file a lawsuit for truck wreck cases in Tennessee? Yes. Statutes of limitation passed by our legislature limit the time to file a lawsuit in all types of cases. The length of time varies depending on the type of case. In most instances you have…
I think my brother killed our mother. She was living alone in the family home and was found murdered. Because of a history of trouble between our mother and my brother, both my sister and I think he killed her. Can we sue him? Under Tennessee law, your brother…
There are several types of damages in wrongful death cases. If the case is successful, the survivor(s) can recover damages for medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of earning capacity (reduced by personal maintenance expenses) and loss of the loss, society and affection of the decedent. For cases arising on or…
For Tennessee personal injuries occurring on or after October 1, 2011, damages for pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, and all other intangible losses are limited to $750,000. There are a couple of exceptions for certain defined "catastrophic" losses, such as spinal cord injuries resulting in paraplegia and…