My lawyer told me that he was going to have to spend a bunch of money to prepare exhibits at trial. Why is that necessary? Exhibits are necessary to communicate your case to a jury. Many things can be communicated by oral testimony, but other matters are best communicated by…
I am a plaintiff in a Tennessee car wreck case. I have been told I have to give a deposition. I am very nervous about it. Are there any general rules about such things? Your lawyer will spend several hours preparing you for your deposition. He or she will thoroughly explain…
What do attorneys charge for representing a worker in a worker’s compensation injury case in Tennessee? The typical charge is 20% of the recovery. The amount of the fee is subject to court approval. In addition, most lawyers ask to be reimbursed for the expenses they incurred in prosecuting the…
I live in Indiana but was injured in a car accident on Interstate 65 right outside of Nashville. Do I need a Tennessee lawyer? You will almost certainly need a Tennessee lawyer. An Indiana lawyer will probably not be familiar with Tennessee law and will not be able to file…
I was in a car wreck and have filed a lawsuit. I hurt my back. Now the jerk that hit me and his insurance company want to have me examined by a doctor that they hire. Can they do that? If your medical well being is in question in a…
I was in a car wreck about 3 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 $5000. How quickly will my case settle? At the outset you need to understand that your case may not settle…
I was badly hurt in a personal injury case about ten years ago. As part of the settlement I received an annuity that pays me $4000 per month for the rest of my life (I am 40) or at least for another 25 years.. I have found myself in…
I am involved in a slip and fall accident case in Tennessee state court . How many jurors must agree to a given result? Unless the parties to the lawsuit agree otherwise, twelve jurors will decide the case and all twelve must find in favor of the plaintiff (the person…
I just won a personal injury case at trial. What happens next? If either the plaintiff or defendant does not agree with the jury’s decision, they have thirty days from the date that the signed judgment is filed with the Clerk of Court to ask the judge to change the…
Are there deadlines for filing lawsuits in Tennessee? Yes. Statutes of limitation passed by our legislature limit the time to file a lawsuit in all types of cases. The length of time varies depending on the type of case. In most instances you have one year from the date of…