I don’t see the big deal about texting and driving. I do it all the time and have not been in a car wreck. Then you have been lucky. Not only is texting while driving illegal, but it greatly increases your risk of being involved in a car crash. Studies…
How much time do I have to file a claim for a wreck with a tractor-trailer or bus that happened in Tennessee? In the wreck took place in Tennessee you should assume you only have one year to bring a legal action against the people and companies that caused…
I was hurt in a car wreck. It was not my fault. My neighbor doesn’t think I need a lawyer because I did not get hurt. Is she right? If you weren’t hurt you probably do not lead a lawyer to assist you unless you have difficulty getting the other…
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 have a pending personal injury claim from a wreck with a truck. I think someone is following me around and photographing or videoing my activities. Can insurance companies do that? Yes, within certain limits. It is not uncommon for insurance companies to use surveillance to determine what task you…
My 22-year old son was hurt in a car wreck. Can I file a lawsuit for him? No, unless he is so severely injured or suffers from some type of disability that he is deemed incompetent. If he is incompetent, there are formal proceedings which must be filed to have…
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…
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…
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.…
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…