I was in a car accident in Dickson, Dickson County, Tennessee. A witness said the accident is partially my fault and partially the fault of the other driver. What happens if I am determined to be partially at fault? Under Tennessee law, if a person who is injured negligently contributed…
Deaths from car and truck accidents in Tennessee have increased in the first three months of 2012, an unusual result given the general decline in accidents, injuries and deaths in the past few years. 238 people lost their lives on Tennessee highways in the first three months of 2012. In…
The Circuit Court Clerk’s Office has released the data concerning tort jury trials in Nashville and Davidson County for February, 2012. "Tort" cases are civil lawsuits involving injuries, death or other losses from automobile accidents, truck crashes, fall-downs, medical malpractice, dog-bites, and any other type of event that causes injury…
I was hit by a Post Office truck. How do I get my medical bills, lost wages, and other compensation paid to me? If the truck was in fact owned and operated by the U.S. Post Office, you must file a formal notice of claim with the Post Office. You…
This is Part 5 of a 6-part series on what you look for in Tennessee personal injury or wrongful death lawyer. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 of the series discuss twelve factors we believe that you should consider when making this important decision. 13. What…
Here are the final factor we think you should consider when you are trying to decide who to hire for your Tennessee personal injury or wrongful death attorney. Links to the other factors appear at the bottom of this post. 16. What about a lawyer who suggests that they…
This six-post series discusses the factors you should consider in determining who you should hire as your personal injury or wrongful death lawyer. Part 1, 2 and 3 identified nine factors. Here are three more: 10. Understand how the lawyer charges for time and expenses. Answer: Ask the lawyer how…
This is post 3 of of our series on what qualities you should be looking for in a personal injury lawyer. Post 1 and Post 2 concentrated on the important of professional recognition by the lawyer’s peers, discussing six different points of evaluation. 7. How many years has the lawyer…
Surgical mesh is a medical device that is generally used to repair weakened or damaged tissue. It has frequently been used to reinforce a weakened vaginal wall to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or to support the urethra to treat urinary incontinence. Medical literature demonstrates a significant complication rate when used…
We continue with our discussion about the factors that you should consider in determining who to hire a personal injury lawyer for your wrongful death case. Part 1 included a more detailed discussion of these three factors: 1. Is the lawyer a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers?…