I was hurt in a car wreck and my case will be heard by a jury starting September 20. How long will the trial last? There are various factors that influence the length of the trial. The complexity of the case is the biggest factor. Cases with complicated liability issues…
My brother was killed in a motorcycle accident. He was not married and has no children. Our father is alive, but my mother is not. Our father simply doesn’t have the emotional strength to file a lawsuit over the death of his son, but we cannot let my brother’s…
My neighbor got upset with me because I complained to the police about her loud music. She came over, started arguing, and beat me up with baseball bat. The police have arrested her and charged her with aggravated assault. I suffered two broken fingers, a broken arm and…
I live in Tennessee. I was sexually abused by a neighbor when I was 15. I am 17 now. Can I still sue him? Yes. Tennessee law requires that you file suit before your 19th birthday. The failure to file suit by your 19th birthday will result in a loss of…
My car wreck case is coming to trial soon. A jury of twelve people will decide my case. Must they all agree on the result? Yes, unless the lawyers agree otherwise, all 12 jurors must reach an agreement on the result in the case. In some states, the law permits…
I was hurt in a truck wreck. I could not get the case settled and I filed a lawsuit. Now the trucking company is asking me all sorts of personal questions. Can they do that? Yes, within limits. A person who is sued has the right to ask you information…
My neighbor was playing with fireworks this weekend. One of the fireworks shot into my yard and hit me right in the face. I was burned and I injured my left eye. I immediately went to the emergency room and am seeking additional medical treatment. What are my…
I was hurt in a wreck with a tractor-trailer six months ago. I lost my job and my medical bills are enormous. I am behind on my mortgage and have been unable to make my car payments. Should I file bankruptcy, get my financial house in order, and then file…
I have a personal injury lawsuit pending in court. I am 3 months behind on my mortgage and the company is threatening foreclosure. My credit card bills are way behind. I think I need to file bankruptcy. How will filing bankruptcy affect my personal injury claim? Your pending personal injury lawsuit will become an…
I have never filed a lawsuit and don’t know anything about what happens in a trial of a personal injury or wrongful death suit. Can you explain it? Sure. In fact, we have written this Legal Guide that I think will answer your questions