The law affords parties injured in car accidents the right to pursue claims against anyone that may be liable for their damages. Even if the injured party does not know the identity of the driver that caused the accident, any action to recover damages must be filed in the proper…
In any civil case, including lawsuits arising out of car accidents, procedural errors can be costly. While most people are aware that a lawsuit may be dismissed if it is not commenced within the statute of limitations, many people do not understand the nuances of what this truly means. This…
If a person is involved in a car accident that is caused by another driver’s negligence, the person has a right to seek damages for any harm caused by the accident. While proving some damages, such as the cost to repair a car or obvious injuries such as broken bones…
Tennessee law imposes time limitations for pursuing certain claims. For example, a personal injury lawsuit has to be filed within one year of the date of an accident. In some cases, even if a plaintiff initially files a lawsuit within the statute of limitations, his or her claim may nonetheless…
While people are generally aware that there are statutory limitations that set forth deadlines for when a lawsuit must be filed, most people do not understand the full extent of what this means. For example, an injured party may think that if his or her lawsuit was filed within the…
There are several elements that must be met to successfully recover damages in a personal injury case. One factor that is very important but seldom considered by injured parties is the procedural requirements for filing a lawsuit. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee recently dismissed…
Under federal law, for an expert report to be admissible the party introducing the report must show the expert witness is qualified, the report sets forth an opinion relevant to determining an issue of fact, and the testimony is reliable. The United States District Court for the Western District of…
Under Federal and State laws regulating motor carriers, tractor-trailer drivers are required to keep logs of their driving times. If you were involved in a car accident with a tractor-trailer, the logs may be important evidence in proving the tractor trailer’s driver was negligent. While the employers of tractor-trailer drivers…
If you were injured in a car accident, the other driver may dispute the cause and extent of your injuries. One method the other driver’s attorney may employ to attempt to diminish your injuries is to introduce medical records that indicate that your alleged injuries existed prior to the accident.…
Recently, a 53-year-old man from Del Rio was killed on in a Tennessee car accident on East Highway 25/70. A trooper reported that she and other first responders had been sent to the intersection of the highway and another road shortly before 6:30 p.m. due to the 2-vehicle accident. When…