My former spouse was driving our child to school, ran a red light, and was in a wreck. Our child was seriously injured. Can I help my son file a lawsuit against his father to collect money for the injuries received in the wreck? Yes, under Tennessee law a child…
I have a pending personal injury case. My lawyer is often on the phone when I call and my call is forwarded to her paralegal. I don’t want to talk to the paralegal – I want to talk to my lawyer. The paralegal is helpful and can usually my question,…
I believe that I was injured as a result of the negligence of a nurse in a Nashville hospital. How do I make a medical malpractice claim? The first thing you do is contact a lawyer who has substantial experience in medical malpractice cases and who represents patients, not health…
I have a trial in two weeks in Nashville. What should I wear to court? It is a jury trial. That always depends on the type of case being heard by the jury. We generally advise our clients tost to dress in such a way to show respect for the…
Am I permitted to talk to the jury during my trial? No. You should avoid talking with the jury at any other time, even if you meet a member of the jury in the hallway or restroom. No one can speak directly with the jury except the judge;s court officer.…
I have a trial that starts in two weeks. Will I be able to eat and drink in the courtroom? No. You will be able to have water when you testify on the witness stand, but otherwise eating and drinking are not permitted in the courtroom when court is in…
Do truck and bus drivers have more responsibilities than drivers of cars? Yes. Truck and bus drivers are required to live up to the same standards and laws as every other driver on the road., but there are special safety laws that also cover most commercial drivers. First, to prevent…
I have a personal injury case going to trial. My lawyer says that my medical doctor cannot be forced to come to a trial and that we have to introduce her testimony via a deposition. I think she will make a good witness and I want her there. Can’t we…
I was in a car wreck six months ago. The wreck was not my fault. I had a back injury and now the doctor says I need surgery. The surgery will cost $40,000. I don’t really want surgery, but the pain is pretty bad and the doctor says it…
How many cases does the Tennessee Supreme Court hear per year? Here is the data for the fiscal year ending June 20, 2009, the last year available as of the date of this writing. First, the Tennessee Supreme Court has to decide only certain types of cases. It was asked…