Articles Posted in Litigation Process

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

I got hurt in a truck wreck.  I spoke to a Tennessee lawyer and he said I had a really good case.  I have lost my job as a result of the wreck and my finances are a complete mess.  This lawyer said that if I would hire him to…

How many medical malpractice trials are there per year in Tennessee? The Tennessee Jury Verdict Reporter gathers this data. For the 12-month period ending November 30, 2009, there were 32 medical malpractice trials in the state of Tennessee. The patient won nine cases and the health care providers won 23. Davidson County (Nashville)…

How does a jury know what the law is? The judge tells the jury what the law is. The judge does this twice – once at the beginning of the case and once at the end of the case. The jury is told that it is its job to determine the facts…

My wife gave me herpes.  She did not have herpes when we got married.  She confessed that she has been sleeping around.   We are getting divorced. Can I sue her for giving me herpes? Yes.   A person can sue another for negligent (or intentional) transmission of a sexual disease. If you prove…

I am a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit.  Why does my opponent get to see my tax records? If you are claiming you lost income as a result of the injuries you received in the incident that gave rise to the lawsuit, the defendant has a right to determine if…

 Why do lawyers and the judge whisper between one another during a trial up by the judge’s bench? Usually, they are discussing whether certain testimony or other evidence should be heard or seen by the jury. The law of evidence governs what jurors should hear and see during a trial. When the…

I got hurt in an accident and my doctor said I should go to physical therapy. The therapist is 20 miles away and it is very inconvenient to go to therapy.   Plus, it doesn’t seem to do any good. Will it hurt my case if I just stop going? First, let me…

A neighbor fell off my porch the other day and he had to be taken to the doctor with a broken arm. Can I be held responsible for this? Only if it is determined that you did not keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition for him and other guests…

I was arrested for underage drinking when I was in high school 10 years ago. I was put on probation for a year. Now I got hurt in an car accident and the other driver’s lawyer wants to know if I have ever been arrested. Do I have to tell the truth about…