Tennessee law requires juries of twelve citizens in injury trials and in all other types of civil and criminal jury trials. Rarely, the lawyers in the case will agree that the case can be decided by less than twelve people, but a very, very high percentage of jury trials in…
A deposition is an out-of-court sworn statement made during a lawsuit. Typically, the lawyer representing the opposing party to a lawsuit will take your deposition to understand information you have about the case. Witnesses to events giving rise to the case may also be asked to give a deposition. A…
At the end of every Tennessee injury trial heard by jury the judge gives the jury instructions about the law applicable to the case. Some judges prepare their own instructions; other judges ask the lawyers involved in the case to prepare the instructions. Even if the judge does his or…
Most contingent fee contracts between Tennessee injury lawyers and their clients have a provision that provides that the lawyer is reimbursed for travel expenses. Such a clause in a contract is lawful, and will be enforced by a court. However, if the contract does not have a clause that permits…
People who are involved in personal injury accidents often have financial issues. Medical bills pile up. Work is missed and wages lost. There is even more than the usual uncertainty about the future, and thus people are reluctant to put any of their savings at risk. So, one question that…
The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts has released information about Tennessee personal injury and Tennessee wrongful death cases filed and tried in Dickson County, Tennessee for the year ended June 30, 2012. Here is the data; Total personal injury and wrongful death cases filed in court: – 52…
The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts has released information about Tennessee personal injury and Tennessee wrongful death cases filed in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee for the year ended June 30, 2012. Here is the data; Total personal injury and wrongful death cases filed in court: – 1768 Total personal injury and wrongful…
The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts has released information about Tennessee personal injury and Tennessee wrongful death cases filed in Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee for the year ended June 30, 2012. Here is the data; Total personal injury and wrongful death cases filed in court: – 1044 Total…
The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts has released information about Tennessee personal injury and Tennessee wrongful death cases filed in Lebanon and Wilson County, Tennessee for the year ended June 30, 2012. Here is the data; Total personal injury and wrongful death cases filed in court: – 126 Total…
The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts has released information about Tennessee personal injury and Tennessee wrongful death cases filed in Lebanon and Wilson County, Tennessee for the year ended June 30, 2012. Here is the data; Total personal injury and wrongful death cases filed in court: – 156 Total…