My husband was hurt in a car wreck when a state employee driving a state vehicle ran a stop sign. I think I read somewhere that the State of Tennessee and its employees can’t be sued. hat doesn’t seem fair. The employee cannot be sued if the injury was…
I was hit at an intersection by a car belonging to the local sheriff’s department. The deputy ran a red light. He did not have his emergency lights or siren on when the wreck happened. Can I sue the deputy for the injuries I received? No, but you can sue…
I believe that I was a victim of medical malpractice in the VA hospital in Nashville. How much time do I have to file a medical malpractice claim against the VA? You cannot file suit without first filing a claim. Generally, the claim must be filed in writing using the…
I was in a car wreck caused by a driver who was driving a car owned by the Department of Defense. The other driver told me that she was going to a business meeting in Nashville. The wreck occurred on Interstate 40 near Mt. Juliet. Can I sue the…
I was injured by the negligence of a state of Tennessee employee. Can I sue the employee or the State? The State will be responsible for the employee’s negligence under two conditions. First, the employee must have been acting in the course and scope of his or her employment at…
I was driving to work in Franklin, Tennessee. A police car driven by an officer who was on-duty ran a red light and hit my car. I had to go to the hospital in an ambulance and spent three days in the hospital. Can I sue the police officer? No,…
I was hurt in a car wreck six months ago. It wasn’t my fault. I have been waiting for over a year for the case to settle. I lost three months of wages and have had to pay some medical bills that were not covered by my health insurance. Can…
I was hurt in a car wreck. My back and leg were injuried. I don’t need surgery right now but who knows what will happen 10 years from now. Can I settle my case for my medical bills, my lost wages, and my pain and suffering and an agreement that…
I was in a car wreck about 6 months ago. The other driver admitted fault. My medical bills are about $25,000. I have been released by my doctor. My lost wages are $2000. How quickly will my case settle? At the outset you need to understand that your case may not settle…
I was driving in East Tennessee. A big truck came over the center-line into my lane and I swerved to avoid it. I lost control and went off the mountain. My friend who was in the car behind me saw the whole thing. He told me that I went through…