I have a personal injury case going to trial. My lawyer says that my medical doctor cannot be forced to come to a trial and that we have to introduce her testimony via a deposition. I think she will make a good witness and I want her there. Can’t we…
I was in a car wreck six months ago. The wreck was not my fault. I had a back injury and now the doctor says I need surgery. The surgery will cost $40,000. I don’t really want surgery, but the pain is pretty bad and the doctor says it…
How many cases does the Tennessee Supreme Court hear per year? Here is the data for the fiscal year ending June 20, 2009, the last year available as of the date of this writing. First, the Tennessee Supreme Court has to decide only certain types of cases. It was asked…
Will my lawyer charge me if I send him an email? It depends. What does your fee agreement with the lawyer provide? If your lawyer is charging you by the hour, he will probably charge you for reading a substantive email. If he is charging you a flat fee…
I was hurt in a car accident. I received a broken arm and a back injury. The arm is now fine but my back still hurts. My friend has recommended that I go to her chiropractor for treatment. Should I? Tough question. Have you had any treatment by an orthopedic…
My hip replacement, a DePuy ASR, has been recalled? I had my surgery in Nashville 3 years ago and it has given me a lot of trouble. What is my deadline for taking legal action? You have what is known as a product liability claim, and under Tennessee law…
I received a back injury at work. I told my employer about it, told him I needed to see a doctor and he fired me on the spot. What are my rights? You have a right to receive medical treatment for you back injury. To the extent that miss work…
I was in a bar minding my own business when some idiot wanted to start a fight. I ignored him for a while but then went to the bar and told the bartender that they needed to throw the drunken idiot out before someone got hurt. When I went to…
How much liability insurance coverage should I have on my vehicle? Answer: The amount of coverage you should have should depend on your assets and on your ability to pay. You must have at least $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident. Most people who have a household income over $50,000 per year…
My wife was hurt in a car wreck in Tennessee +on December 15, 2009 and died in the hospital on January 21, 2010. What is my deadline for filing a lawsuit against the driver who caused the wreck? Unless a lawyer familiar with all of the facts advises you to…