Category Archives: Car Accident
Sixth Circuit Dismisses TN Lawsuit Brought by Accident Victims Overcharged for Medical Records
When you file a personal injury lawsuit following an auto accident, you typically need to access your medical records, which can help provide evidence of your injuries. The hospitals and other companies that maintain your medical records may in turn charge a fee for this access. But there are specific federal and state laws… Read More »
Judge Clears Metro Nashville of Liability in Fatal Tow Truck Accident
We have previously discussed a terrible personal injury lawsuit, Bishop v. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, involving the death of a man who was beaten outside a convenience store and left unconscious in the middle of the road, where he was then struck and killed by a tow truck. Back in April,… Read More »
Insurance Broker Faces Lawsuit for Failing to Purchase UM Coverage
Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) coverage protects you if you are involved in a car accident and the negligent driver lacks sufficient insurance coverage of their own to fully compensate you. With UM coverage, your own insurance carrier covers any excess losses up to the policy limit. Tennessee law does not require you to carry any… Read More »
Can an Accident Victim Intervene in a Lawsuit Between the Negligent Driver and His Insurance Company?
When you sue a negligent driver for injuries arising from a car accident, in most cases you are effectively suing that driver’s insurance company, which will likely be on the hook for any judgment you obtain. The problem is that insurance companies are quite adept at denying coverage, particularly in situations where the insured… Read More »
Who Owned the Tractor-Trailer That Caused Your Accident?
Sorting out legal responsibility for a car accident can be complicated when the vehicle that caused the accident was owned by a corporation. Unlike individuals, a corporation may be bought and sold by other business entities, transferring their potential liabilities from one owner to another. This, in turn, can make it difficult to figure… Read More »
Understanding Tennessee’s One-Year Deadline to File Personal Injury Lawsuits
When you are injured in a car accident, the clock starts ticking right away on your time to bring a personal injury claim against the negligent driver. To be more precise, you normally have one year from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit and serve the defendant. While a court may… Read More »
Is a Store Owner Liable for a Customer Injured Off-Premises?
It is not uncommon for personal injury claims to arise from a foreseeable injury that occurs on a business owner’s property. But what about a scenario where the injury occurs off-property but is in some way tied to the property owner’s failure to act? Does the injured victim still have a viable claim against… Read More »
Tennessee Appeals Court Throws Out $250,000 Auto Accident Verdict
When it comes to personal injury claims arising from car accidents, a Tennessee court requires proof of “causation”–that is, evidence directly linking the accident to the victim’s injuries. In many cases this requires expert medical testimony, particularly when the injuries are more complex than, say, a mere cut or abrasion. And any expert evidence… Read More »
Can I Sue the Negligent Driver’s Insurance Company Directly Following a Car Accident?
Tennessee is what is known as a “fault” state when it comes to auto accidents. So if you are injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, the driver who is at-fault must pay for your damages. From a practical standpoint, this usually means the negligent driver’s insurance company will pay you, up… Read More »
How Do I Bring a Claim Under My Uninsured Motorist Policy?
It is always a good idea to purchase uninsured motorist (UM) coverage as part of your auto insurance policy. As the name suggests, UM coverage provides for benefits in the event you are involved in a car accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver. UM coverage is particularly useful when you are the victim… Read More »
