Are there deadlines for filing lawsuits in Tennessee? Yes. Statutes of limitation passed by our legislature limit the time to file a lawsuit in all types of cases. The length of time varies depending on the type of case. In most instances you have one year from the date of…
I was hit by a drunk driver – he ran a red light and broad-sided me. He told the cop that he was drinking at home all day, got in an argument with his wife, left the house, and then had the wreck with me. I spent seven days in…
I am in a personal injury lawsuit. The other side has sent a bunch of interrogatories and I do not want to answer them. It is just too much work and they are asking a lot of questions that are not of their business. What happens if I don’t answer…
I was hurt in a wreck with a big truck about six months ago. It wasn’t my fault. I have been waiting for over a year for the case to settle. I lost four months of wages and have had to pay some medical bills that were not covered by…
My car got rear-ended by a careless police officer driving his patrol car. He was flying – the impact drove the bumper of my car into what used to be the back seat. I was badly hurt. I have heard that I can’t sue the officer but I can sue…
I live in Nashville and just got served with a subpoena to attend a car accident trial in Franklin, Tennessee. I was a witness to the car wreck but really don’t want to take time off work to go to trial. Do I have to go? Yes, unless you can…
I was involved in a wreck caused by the negligence of park ranger employed by the State of Tennessee. The park ranger was driving a state vehicle during business hours. I spent three days in the hospital and will have lots of physical therapy. What are my rights? You have…
What types of insurance may apply in a car accident case? Several different types of insurance coverage apply in a car accident case. First, the at-fault driver’s automobile insurance may apply to cover the damages you sustain in a wreck. In Tennessee, all drivers are required to carry a minimum amount of…
What does it mean when a lawyer is “board certified?” A. Just like doctors can be “board certified” in surgery or pediatrics or a large number of other specialties, lawyers can choose to seek board certification in several different areas in the law. There are several civil trial certifications available…
I just discovered that my ex-husband has been sexually abusing my 12-year old daughter. What do I do? I am scared and very angry. 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…