How many justices serve on the Tennessee Supreme Court? Five. The justices are selected by the Governor from a panel of three persons selected by a commission. The commission interviews and evaluates lawyers who apply for an open seat on the Court.
My 25 year old brother from Lebanon, Tennessee was killed in a car wreck in Tennessee. Some people have said that an estate must be opened and that an executor or administrator has to be appointed by the court in able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Is that true?…
I live in Tennessee. I was in a car wreck in Lebanon, Tennessee and got hurt. It was the other driver’s fault. The other driver has no insurance. I looked at my automobile insurance policy and it says that I have uninsured motorist insurance of $250,000 / $500,000. What…
I was in a wreck. The police took a statement from me but she did not accurately put down what I said in the accident report. Can the accident report be used against me in a personal injury case? Yes, but not directly. In most cases, the accident report cannot…
I had a hip replacement a couple years ago. I have had nothing but grief since. I have heard that the DePuy ASR hip has been recalled. How do I find out if the hip I had replaced was made by DePuy and is one of the recalled hips? Your…
My husband was in a serious truck wreck yesterday and was badly injured. Some people are saying that I should get a lawyer right away but I don’t see the reason for it. I really want to wait and see how my husband does and get his input on who…
I live in Tennessee. I was in a car wreck in Nashville and got hurt. It was the other driver’s fault. The other driver has no insurance. I looked at my automobile insurance policy and it says that I have uninsured motorist insurance of $25,000 / $50,000. What does…
I believe that I was a victim of medical malpractice in the VA hospital in Nashville. How much time do I have to file a medical malpractice claim against the VA? You cannot file suit without first filing a claim. Generally, the claim must be filed in writing using the…
I work in a small plant in Middle Tennessee. I hurt my back at work. What are my rights? If you got hurt while you were working you have a right to have your medical care paid for by your employer. The employer or its worker’s compensation insurance company has…
I live in Tennessee. I was in a car wreck in Nashville and got hurt. It was the other driver’s fault. The other driver has no insurance. I looked at my automobile insurance policy and it says that I have uninsured motorist insurance of $100,000 / $300,000. What does…