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…
I was in a car wreck and spent four days in the hospital because of the injuries I received. I also will need several months of physical therapy. When I got out of the hospital I updated my status on my Facebook page. A friend of mine e-mailed me and…
I was hurt in a car wreck in Tennessee. The other driver was also from Tennessee. How much time do I have to file a lawsuit? You have one year from the date of the wreck to file a lawsuit. Failure to file suit within the one year period will…
The police accident report says that I was not at fault in my wreck and that the other driver was at fault. Can I used the police report as evidence at a trial to prove the wreck was not my fault? Not in Tennessee state court. A rule of evidence…
I was in a car wreck several months ago. The other driver’s insurance company called me and asked me some questions. I then asked him how much insurance his driver had, but he refused to tell me. He said that in Tennessee I could not find out how much insurance…
My car was hit at a local intersection. The guy that hit me ran the red light – and admitted that he did so – but he police officer didn’t even give him a ticket! Why not? I have called the officer four times to ask why but she won’t…
I was in a car wreck last week. I spent five days in the hospital and am now recovering at home. I am getting a couple calls a day from the insurance adjuster for the driver that hit me. The message he left for me is that he wants to…
I was hurt in a head-on automobile accident. The driver that crossed the centerline and hit me died in the wreck. Do I have legal rights against him even if he is dead? Yes. Although you can’t sue someone who is dead, you can sue his estate. If an estate…
I was badly hurt in a car wreck. The wreck was caused by a State of Tennessee employee driving a state vehicle. The State employee was working at the time. I have heard that the State’s liability is limited to $300,000. Is that true? Yes, in Tennessee the State is…