My daughter refuses to stop texting while she is driving. I know it is unsafe, but she won’t stop. What do I do? I was listening to the Kim Komando show recently and she identified some great software packages for cell phones that could prevent a teenager (or anyone else)…
I got hurt in a car wreck. What is the average jury verdict in car wreck cases in Tennessee? I can give you that number, but it is meaningless. Why do I say that? Assume there were just two car wreck verdicts in Tennessee in 2009. One was a case where the person…
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 was sexually abused for five years by my step-father, staring when I was 5 years old. I am 18 years old now. Can I sue him for what he did to me? Yes. Under Tennessee law sexual abuse is the tort of battery and the tort of outrageous conduct. However, you must file suit…
I live in Tennessee and was badly hurt in a car wreck in Tennessee. My medical bills for the injuries received in the wreck exceed $100,000. The driver who caused the wreck only has $25,000 in liability insurance and I have the same amount in uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage. What…
I was injured in a car wreck – it wasn’t my fault. I own my own business and I have missed a lot of work. Am I going to be able to recover damages for the impact of the wreck on my business? One of the biggest challenges of a personal injury lawyer…
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…
My personal injury case just settled and I have $45,000 after paying my medical bills and my lawyers. I have never had this much money in my life. What do I do with it? You are not seeking legal advice here – this is financial advice. However, many of our clients have asked…