I believe that I was a victim of medical malpractice while I was a patient at the VA hospital in Nashville. How much time do I have to file a medical malpractice claim against the VA? You may have a claim under a law known as the Federal Tort Claims Act ("FTCA").…
I was injured in a car wreck and have been out of work for months. Money is very tight. I spoke with a lawyer and he told me he could loan me $1000 a month until my case settles. He also said that I do not have to pay interest.…
I have a disability insurance policy through my job. I am disabled but the disability insurance company still says I have to submit and claim and go through all the paperwork. The company says it is up to me whether or not I get a lawyer. Do I need a lawyer?…
I see a lot of Tennessee personal injury lawyers state that they are members of various bar associations. Does the fact that a lawyer is a member of a bar association mean anything to someone who is trying to select a lawyer to represent them in a personal injury or…
I was in a car accident in Springfield, Tennessee. I was hurt but I am not sure that I want to get involved in a lawsuit because I don’t want to give a deposition. I really don’t understand what a deposition is but my friend said she had to give…
What is uninsured motorist coverage? If the driver that causes a Tennessee car accident or truck accident does not have liability insurance, your own automobile insurance coverage may also apply in provide a source for monetary recovery to pay your medical bills and compensate you for your injuries. This type…
I am in a lawsuit over a car accident that wasn’t my fault. The insurance company wants to see my old medical records. What does my past medical treatment have to do with my car wreck case involving a broken hip? Answer: Your medical history is important in any case in which…
I am a saleswoman for a office products company. I was driving from one customer’s place of business to see another customer when I was in car wreck. The other driver ran into me at 45 miles per hour as I was stopped in traffic. My car was totaled and…
I have just discovered that my 10 year old son is being sexually abused by a neighbor. What do I do? Here are my thoughts: Immediately report this matter to the police. If there is any physical evidence of the abuse that you can readily put your hands on take…
Here is a list of things you should do (or should not do) after a automobile or truck accident: 1) You should call the police. Ignore any request by the other driver to "let the insurance companies handle it" or "keep the police out of it – I can’t afford…