When you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s not always easy to get the compensation you are entitled to through the insurance company. Generally, the insurance company wants to pay you as little as possible to satisfy your injuries. One such type of compensation that you are entitled to that isn’t easy to receive is […]
When an individual has been involved in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence and sustained injuries, that person deserves compensation for those damages and losses. This compensation may be awarded in court or through a settlement agreement with the at-fault party’s insurance. One of the most frequent questions asked regarding these settlements is whether […]
When you suffer physical injuries in a car accident, recovering from the wreck takes top priority. However, the more serious your injuries, the longer you will have to take off from work. While you may have some paid sick leave available, what happens when you use up all of your days? What if you are […]
You legally do not need a lawyer to fill out a plaintiff’s list of exhibits, because you are not required to have a lawyer to file and execute a lawsuit in civil court. But you have a substantially higher chance of succeeding in your case with an attorney representing you. While you’re not legally required to […]
If your back hurts after a car accident, you should take immediate steps to protect both your health and legal rights. First, seek medical attention right away, even if the pain seems minor, as some injuries can worsen over time or have delayed symptoms. Document all symptoms and follow your doctor’s treatment plan precisely. Report […]
A deposition is recorded testimony that either a plaintiff or defendant delivers before a Tennessee lawsuit goes to trial. The person delivering the deposition — or deponent — is under oath as if it were taking place in a courtroom. It can be nerve-wracking but you can protect yourself by knowing what to expect in […]
In 2015, the U.S. Coast Guard investigated 4,158 accidents involving 2,613 injuries, 626 deaths and roughly $42 million in property damage to property from recreational boating accidents. If you’ve been injured while recreationally boating in Tennessee waters, you may be entitled to significant compensation depending on the circumstances of your accident. Boating injuries often result […]
If you ever had a claim against an insurance company — yours or another person’s — it’s possible that the company discussed subrogation with you. While they may never have used that exact term, if they questioned how you were injured and who was responsible, that was actually what they were determining. Subrogation is a […]
Just about every day, we get into our cars and drive to work, to run errands, to pick up the kids at soccer practice or to meet up with friends for dinner. In many cases, we are more concerned with getting where we need to be on time than we are with who we are […]
Getting into a motor vehicle accident can be very upsetting. In the blink of an eye, you can find yourself dealing with unexpected hospital bills, police reports and insurance agents; on top of all this, you can be without a vehicle if it was completely wrecked or needs to be repaired. If you’re involved in […]
