I met with a personal injury lawyer and she tried to tell me that she could help me win my case because the judge is a friend of hers. Will her relationship with the judge help me? Lawyers who say such things are scumbags. 99.9% of judges would never allow…
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…
I notice that lots of personal injury lawyers advertise that they have received big settlements? Should that be a factor in determining what lawyer I should hire? That may tell you something, and may tell you nothing. Lawyers tell an old joke that goes like this: Do you know how…
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…
I need to hire a personal injury lawyer. Should I ask if the lawyer has malpractice coverage or can I assume that the lawyer has the coverage because it is required by law to have it? Believe it or not, there is nothing in the law that requires lawyers to…
I have a personal injury case. I am trying to find a lawyer. Lots of lawyers say that they are members of the Tennessee Bar Association or the American Bar Association. What does that mean? Many lawyers advertise that they are members of the Tennessee Bar Association, the American…
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…