Tennessee Injury Law Center

I was hurt in a wreck with a big truck about six months ago.  It wasn’t my fault.  I have been waiting for over a year for the case to settle.  I lost four months of wages and have had to pay some medical bills that were not covered by…

My car got rear-ended by a careless police officer driving his patrol car.  He was flying – the impact drove the bumper of my car into what used to be the back seat.  I was badly hurt.  I have heard that I can’t sue the officer but I can sue…

I live in Nashville and just got served with a subpoena to attend a car accident trial in Franklin, Tennessee.  I was a witness to the car wreck but really don’t want to take time off work to go to trial.  Do I have to go?  Yes, unless you can…

I was involved in a wreck caused by the negligence of park ranger employed by the State of Tennessee.  The park ranger was driving a state vehicle during business hours.  I spent three days in the hospital and will have lots of physical therapy.  What are my rights? You have…

 What types of insurance may apply in a car accident case? Several different types of insurance coverage apply in a car accident case. First, the at-fault driver’s automobile insurance may apply to cover the damages you sustain in a wreck. In Tennessee, all drivers are required to carry a minimum amount of…

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 other specialties, lawyers can choose to seek board certification in several different areas in the law. There are several civil trial certifications available…

 I just discovered that my ex-husband has been sexually abusing my 12-year old daughter.  What do I do?   I am scared and very angry. 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…

I was a victim of medical malpractice in an Army hospital in Tennessee.  What are my rights? There is a process established in the law that permits victims of medical malpractice caused by employees of the Army, Air Force, Navy or Veteran’s Administration to take legal action.  First, appropriate notice…

I was hurt in an automobile wreck and missed 10 days from work.  Fortunately, I had some sick days and some vacation pay left so I still got my normal pay check.  Does the fact that I got paid mean that I cannot claim "lost wages" when my lawyer and…

I have a tractor-trailer wreck case that goes to trial in about six weeks.  I am afraid that the jury will learn that I served two years in prison on a burglary charge about 15 years ago.  I feel like I paid my debt to society and I don’t want…