In 2010 over 100 wrecks occurred on Tennessee interstates because a driver was operating down the wrong side of the roadway. There are several reasons this can occur. First, the driver of the vehicle going down the interstate the wrong way can be intoxicated by alcohol or operating under the influence…
I have a car accident case but am in desperate need of money right now. Can I borrow money from my attorney and pay her back out of the settlement I know I am going to receive? It is not uncommon for people who have been injured to have financial difficulties,…
Tennessee has seen a decline in the number of deaths from car and truck accidents. Recently released statistics reveal that the number of people killed on Tennessee roads decreased from 1032 in 2010 to 946 in 2011, a drop of almost 9%. Traffic fatalities were down in most counties in…
I live in Knoxville and I was in a car wreck in Nashville. The driver of the other car lives in Murfreesboro. If my case doesn’t get settled can I file a lawsuit in Knoxville? No. Under a new Tennessee law that was effective for all lawsuits arising from injuries…
The Clerk of the Circuit Courts for Davidson County, Tennessee has released the following statistics for jury trials for 2011: There were 10 health care liability (medical malpractice) jury trials. The health care providers won six of those cases, the patient won two, and the other two cases resulted in…
Here is a list of 14 things you can do after a car accident: 1. Do your best to remain calm. 2. Assess the scene. Do not get out of your car if it is not safe to do so. 3. Check for injuries, both of yourself and others, rendering…
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…
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…
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…
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…