My son was bit by a neighbor’s dog. What rights do I have in a lawsuit against the dog owner? You have the right to recover medical expenses that you paid or were paid by your insurance company. (You almost certainly have to repay your health insurance company out of…
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Can I Bring A Lawsuit For My Daughter?
My 10-year old daughter was hurt in a car wreck. Her dad and I are divorced. Can I file a lawsuit on her behalf? Yes, if you are the custodial parent you are permitted to bring a lawsuit on your daughter’s behalf. If you are not the custodial parent the…
What Does It Mean When You Have Liability Insurance Policy Limits of $50,000 / $100,000?
I was in a car wreck yesterday. It was probably my fault. I looked at my automobile liability insurance policy and it says that I have liability limits of $50,000 / $100,000. What does that mean? It means that for any one car wreck that is your fault your insurance…
Does Tennessee Have PIP Coverage?
I was hurt in a car wreck. I used to live in Kentucky and we had PIP coverage. Is there PIP coverage in Tennessee? Answer: No. Tennessee does not have a no-fault system and therefore does not have PIP (Personal Injury Protection) coverage as a part of automobile or truck liability insurance…
Are Insurance Companies Afraid To Go To Trial In Personal Injury Cases?
I am thinking about filing a personal injury case. I think I have a solid case that the insurance company will be afraid to try in front of a jury. Are insurance companies afraid to try cases? Not really. For the typical insurance company, the analysis is all about money.…
Should I Give A Statement to My Insurance Company About How the Accident Happened When it was the Other Driver’s Fault?
I was in a car wreck last week. It was not my fault. 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 but I know I should not…
Deadline for Filing Car Wreck Lawsuit in Tennessee
I was hurt in a car wreck in Tennessee. What is the deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit? One year. You have one year from the date of the car wreck to file a lawsuit against the responsible parties. Failure to file a lawsuit on time against those…
Can I Sue The Other Driver’s Insurance Company?
I live in Tennessee and was hurt two weeks ago in a wreck in Murfreesboro, TN. The wreck was not my fault. My medical bills are $7000 but I still am being treated by my doctor and may need to have an operation on my shoulder. I was hurt in…
Why Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Insurance Coverage?
I live in Tennessee and I understand state law requires that everyone who owns a car or truck have liability insurance coverage on the vehicle. Why should I spend money to purchase uninsured motorist insurance coverage if everyone already has liabilty insurance? Because (a) some people don’t follow the law;…
Can A Parent Sue Another Parent For Injuring Their Child
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…