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. The legal process is complex and […]
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 […]
A car accident can be a frightening, disorienting experience, especially if you suffered an injury as a result. If you were in a crash and are now experiencing back pain, follow these steps. Do I need medical care? You should seek immediate medical care if you have back pain following a car accident. Visit 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 […]
Everyone wants to stay safe on the roads and should take all possible precautions to make sure that happens. However, if a car accident does happen to you, you may suffer personal injury with your vehicle sustaining damage. If so, there are key things that you will want to consider when looking at how to […]
People all across Knoxville are likely looking forward to the long holiday weekend ahead. Memorial Day is one of only a handful of holidays that allow people to enjoy a longer weekend and more time to relax. However, this extended break can come with some serious risks, particularly when it comes to road safety. According […]
Do I have to pay taxes on my car accident settlement? Yes and no, some portions of a car accident settlement are taxable. Whether you pay taxes depends on what type of damage awards you received in the settlement. For example, you may have to pay taxes on a settlement for your lost wages. However, you […]
If you’ve been in a car accident in Knoxville and another driver or party is to blame, you should be able to collect damages to cover your accident-related costs. These can include property damage to your vehicle, medical expenses, ongoing care expenses, and even pain and suffering damages. These personal injury cases require an in-depth […]
How long you have to report a car accident to your insurance in Tennessee depends on your insurance company. Each one makes its own rules about the amount of time you have to notify them of a crash. Regardless of which insurance company you have, they like to be notified as soon as possible if […]
Courts in Tennessee randomly select drivers from the state’s voter registration and Department of Motor Vehicles databases to serve as jurors in criminal and civil cases. Juries play a key role in the U.S. legal system. The Constitution ensures a fair trial for those accused of crimes or negligence by allowing a jury of their […]
