Articles Posted in Litigation Process

 I was hurt in a car wreck in Sparta, TN.   I lost six weeks from work but I am now back to work and think I will be able to work in the future.   I hired a lawyer but we could not get the case settled.  A lawsuit…

I won a personal injury trial in circuit court in Smith County, Tennessee?  How long does the defendant have to appeal the jury verdict? First, the court has to enter a judgment on your verdict.   The defendant then must file a notice of appeal to the Tennessee Court of…

I was hurt in a car wreck that wasn’t my fault.  I don’t have any health insurance.  I have medical payments coverage on my car insurance but it was only $10.000 and it has already been paid to various doctors and hospitals.  Now, my doctor says I need physical therapy…

How many justices serve on the Tennessee Supreme Court? Five.  The justices are selected by the Governor from a panel of three persons selected by a commission.  The commission interviews and evaluates lawyers who apply for an open seat on the Court. 

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 work in a small plant in Middle Tennessee.  I hurt my back at work.  What are my rights?  If you got hurt while you were working you have a right to have your medical care paid for by your employer.  The employer or its worker’s compensation insurance company has…

I was hurt in a car wreck.  There is a witness listed on the accident report but he won’t talk to me.  I need his help.  Can I make someone testify? You cannot make anyone speak to you.  If a lawsuit is filed, you can serve a subpoena on a…

I was hurt in a car wreck and I think I have a really good case.  I think I should get $1,000,000 – it seems like people get that much and more and they aren’t hurt as bad as I am.  Will I get $1,000,000 in my case? There is…

Will my case actually go to trial?  I have a car wreck case and my lawyer says it will probably settle. Statistically speaking , your case is very likely to be settled.  Well over 95% of cases are settled, especially car wreck cases.   Cases settle because the litigation process…

I was hurt in a car accident that wasn’t my fault.  I filed a lawsuit with the help of a lawyer.  We have a trial in two weeks.  I was offered some money but I don’t think it is enough.  My lawyer thinks it is and he has advised me…