I was in court recently and the judge asked a man he called the "bailiff" to hand a witness a piece of paper. What is a bailiff? A bailiff is a court employee who provides security for the judge and helps the judge maintain order in the courtroom. He or…
I was hurt in a boating accident. I talked to a lawyer and he sent me a proposed contingency fee agreement. The agreement says that I have to pay the expenses he incurs in prosecuting my case and that interest accrues on the expense money. Is that normal? It is…
I was hurt in a car wreck in Tennessee. The other driver was also from Tennessee. How much time do I have to file a lawsuit? You have one year from the date of the wreck to file a lawsuit. Failure to file suit within the one year period will…
I was hurt in a car wreck. How do I find the best lawyer to help me with my case? We have written a guide to help you understand the factors you should consider in determining who you should hire as a personal injury lawyer. Read it here.
My daughter was injured in a fireworks show put on by our neighbors last night. What responsibility does the neighbor have to pay her medical bills and other losses? Your neighbor’s responsibility depends on whether or not he was negligent in his use of the fireworks. Your neighbor had the…
My wife was at work when a fire occurred. Her employer says the fire occurred because a problem with a machine in the plant. She was badly burned. What are her legal rights? At an absolute minimum, your wife will be able to recover benefits under Tennessee’s worker’s compensation law.…
My husband recently lost his vision because of a error by a doctor. What are his legal rights? Your husband will have to prove that the doctor who treated him failed to follow acceptable professional practice in the community where the doctor practiced and that the failure caused the loss…
I was fishing at Tims Ford lake and a ski boat came around a corner and hit my small boat. I was thrown into the water and received a compound fracture to my leg and a bad cut. The leg became infected. The other boater was drunk? What are my…
My lawyer missed the deadline for filing my lawsuit. What are my rights? You may well have a case against your lawyer. To prove that case, you have to prove that the lawyer should have filed the case on time and, if he or she had done so, you would…
I was hurt in a car wreck. It was not my fault. My neighbor doesn’t think I need a lawyer because I did not get hurt. Is she right? If you weren’t hurt you probably do not lead a lawyer to assist you unless you have difficulty getting the other…