I was in a car accident and broke my wrist. My health insurance paid my medical expenses. I sued the driver that caused the wreck and received a settlement for $75,000. My lawyer says I have to re-pay my health insurance company out of my settlement. Is that correct?…
I was visiting Nashville on a bus tour that started in Rockford, Illinois. The bus driver wasn’t paying attention, ran a red light, and our bus got hit on the side by a pick-up truck that was coming from our left. The truck hit the bus right under where I…
It seems like everybody is suing everybody. How many personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits are filed in circuit court every year in Tennessee? Believe it or not, the number of lawsuits for personal injury cases and wrongful death cases in Tennessee is staying about the same, despite the…
I am in a lawsuit and just got sent interrogatories. What are they? Interrogatories are written questions that one person in a lawsuit sends to another person in a lawsuit. The party that receives the interrogatories must answer them in a certain period of time, unusually thirty days. Your lawyer will guide you…
I was driving my car when the wheel fell off. I lost control of the car and had a wreck. I ended up in the hospital with lots of broken bones and a concussion. I have missed three months of work. Do I have any rights? You might. However, it will be very important that to find…
I have a personal injury case and I don’t think my doctor is listening to me. Should I get a second opinion? Talk to your lawyer before you get a second opinion. An experienced lawyer will have some knowledge of the doctor’s reputation and, after looking at the medical records, have…
My daughter was hurt in a soccer game because the ref refused to reign in a reckless player on the opposing team. Can I sue? My son is devastated because he was improperly called out on strikes by a blind umpire. Can I sue? Setting aside the merits of these…
My wife is suspected of killing her father. She did not do it, but the police are continuing to investigate the crime and she has been told she is a suspect. She has not been charged with any crime. Now, her mother and her sister say they are going to…
My home and belongings have been damaged by the flooding in Middle Tennessee? What are my rights? First, you need to see if your homeowner’s insurance provides you any protection. Unfortunately, most homeowner’s insurance excludes damages due to flooding. Second, check and see if you have flood insurance. If you…
I have a personal injury case. The lawyer is working on a contingent fee. As far as I can tell he is going nothing. He doesn’t return my phone calls. He has had my case for six months and no lawsuit has been filed or, if it has, nobody has…