Category Archives: Car Accident
Can You Sue Another State in Tennessee Court Over a Car Accident?
Under normal circumstances, if a car accident takes place in Tennessee, then the injured party may seek remedy in a Tennessee court. But what about an accident that occurs on or near a border–say on a bridge connecting Tennessee and Arkansas. And to make things more interesting, what if the plaintiffs and the defendants… Read More »
What Happens When the Defendant Dies Before a Personal Injury Lawsuit Is Served?
There are a number of things that can go wrong with a personal injury lawsuit that are outside of the victim’s control. For example, what happens if you are in a car accident and the other driver passes away before you have a chance to file your lawsuit? Now, you might say the answer… Read More »
TN County May Not Impose Lien Against Injured EMT’s Accident Settlement
There is a longstanding rule in Tennessee known as the “made whole” doctrine. This rule often comes up in personal injury cases. Let’s say you are in a car accident. You incur $50,000 in medical bills as a result. Your insurance company only covers half this amount, or $25,000. You then sue the negligent… Read More »
Dealing with Hospital Liens Following a Car Accident
If you require medical treatment for injuries sustained in a car accident, you may find yourself on the hook for a substantial hospital bill. And if you later file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent driver who caused your accident, the hospital may file a lien against any judgment you obtain. Such hospital… Read More »
How Tennessee’s Agritourism Law Affects the Legal Rights of Accident Victims
There are many car accidents where more than one party may be at fault. This is why Tennessee’s comparative fault rules require a jury to apportion liability among all responsible parties. This can pose a problem for a victim, however, if one or more of these parties are not actually part of the lawsuit–and… Read More »
Why Buying Auto Insurance Immediately Following an Accident Is Not the Smartest Move
If you are injured in a car accident, your ability to recover damages often depends on whether or not the negligent driver was properly insured at the time of the crash. Obviously, Tennessee law requires all drivers to carry a certain amount of auto insurance coverage. But not every driver complies with this rule–just… Read More »
TN Court Revives “Wandering Bull” Wrongful Death Lawsuit
If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, you understandably want to hold any responsible parties accountable. But proving a wrongful death claim is a complex process that may require multiple stages of litigation. This is why it is critical to conduct a full investigation of the circumstances surrounding an accident… Read More »
Are Rental Companies Liable for Accidents Involving Their Vehicles?
There are many scenarios where a car or truck accident is the fault of a driver who is not the owner of his or her vehicle. In many cases, the owner may still be responsible for the accident victim’s injuries under a legal principle known as vicarious liability. For example, if a salesman is… Read More »
Is a Truck Driver Liable for Hitting a Pedestrian Lying in the Road?
Every parent has told their child, “Look both ways before you cross the street.” There’s good reason for this advice: Pedestrian accidents are among the most serious categories of motor vehicle collisions. But avoiding accidents is not just the pedestrian’s responsibility. In fact, Tennessee law expressly imposes a duty on all motorists to “exercise… Read More »
TN Court Tosses $69,000 Car Accident Judgment
It’s a basic principle of personal injury law in Tennessee that if someone negligently causes a car accident, he or she is liable for the victim’s medical expenses. This includes the costs of treating a pre-existing injury aggravated by the accident. Of course, when there is evidence–or possible evidence–of a victim’s preexisting condition, the… Read More »
