My case just settled. I went to my lawyer’s office today, and signed the check and a release of all claims. My lawyer then said that he needed to put the check in his trust account and I could have my money in about 10 days. Can he do that?…
I am involved in a medical malpractice 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 bringing the lawsuit)…
If I file a personal injury lawsuit will the person I am suing be able to see my medical records? Your medical history is important in any case in which you are claiming to have suffered a physical or psychological injury as a result of someone else’s negligent or intentional…
I was hurt in a car wreck. My left arm 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…
I was in a car wreck about 6 months ago. The other driver admitted fault. My medical bills are about $35,000. I have been released by my doctor. My lost wages are $12,000. How quickly will my case settle? At the outset you need to understand that your case may not settle…
I live in Tennessee. My son was sexually abused by a neighbor when he was 14. He is 18 now. Can my son sue the abuser, or has the time for taking legal action expired? Yes. Tennessee law requires that he must file suit before his 19th birthday. The failure…
I am thinking about hiring a personal injury lawyer. What obligations do I have as a client of a personal injury lawyer? I can answer that question only in regard to the expectations of our Tennessee personal injury law firm. We believe that the lawyer / client relationship is a…
I hear personal injury attorneys advertise that they will work on a "contingent fee." What does that mean? A contingent fee is a fee that is payable only in the event the case is successful. No fee is owed if the case is not successful. In personal injury…
I am sure my case is going to settle soon. Can my attorney lend me money toward the settlement I know I am going to receive? No. In Tennessee it is unethical for an attorney to loan you money while he or she is representing you in a case. Rumor has…
I have a personal injury case. The at-fault driver’s insurance company has offered me $33,000 to settle the case. I don’t think it is enough and I want a trial. Will the jury know that the defendant offered me $33,000? Under Tennessee law, the answer is generally "no." Absent exceptional…