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 […]
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 […]
One of the first priorities that car accident victims and their families have in the aftermath of a crash is to figure out who was at fault for the accident. Not only is it completely natural to want to know what happened, but it can also be crucial to establish fault if a person wishes […]
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 […]
It is impossible to know how long it will take to get a settlement check from a car accident in Tennessee. While we try to get your money to you as quickly as possible, there are no guarantees. Things happen, even in the most straightforward cases. It is difficult to predict when an insurance company […]
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be able to recover damages from those responsible for your pain and suffering. Hiring the right attorney is one of the best things you can do to help your case. The attorney you hire should have experience with all the facets of a personal […]
A claim can still be pursued if the person who initially filed it later dies from a car accident. The deceased individual’s family members can continue the personal injury claim through a “survival action.” Family members can also file a wrongful death claim for losses they suffered because of their deceased family member. Surviving family members […]
