My friend was driving when a car struck my side all airbags deployed in her 2022 Denali and it was totalled I’m confused of what to do I was hurt still am happened two days ago
answered on Jun 17, 2022
You should probably call a lawyer specializing in car injuries. Ask your friends for a referral. I am sure at least some of them have been in car accidents and can recommend a good lawyer or two. Many injury lawyers will be happy to discuss your options and will give you an initial consultation for... View More 
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answered on Jun 3, 2022
What is your question? Apparently you do not have an attorney representing you, which will be the first step in most situations.
Hi, I am aware that some insurance companies calculate pain and suffering for auto accident/personal injury cases using a "multiplier" between 1 and 5 depending on the severity of the injury. In preparation for considering an upcoming offer from my P&C carrier for a claim under my... View More
answered on May 25, 2022
I don't know that there really is a multiplier- and a multiplier range of between 1-5 is pretty broad. Damages should be unique to your case- and how your ankle injury impacts you.
My car had not left my house all day I let the officers search in my car in my house he was not here he hadn't been all day. But when he went to jail eventually for his warrant they had charged him for driving that day they assumed he was in my car
without even seeing him only the... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2022
Not sure of your question. If there is an outstanding Arrest Warrant then LEOs execute the Warrant in almost any manner they can. Obviously the Warrant had nothing to do with his driving your car.
That situation
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answered on Feb 16, 2022
Not sure of your question, but it is possible drug tests of both the driver and the deceased will be performed. THP has authority here. Driver should hire an attorney now to prepare him for the investigation and possible prosecution, as well as insurance claims.
I was stopped behind a school bus that backed up without seeing me, totaling my car. My physical injuries were just tissue injuries, mentally traumatized. I’ve had to go without a car for over a month. Metro’s legal department keeps trying to pressure me into taking NADA value for the car, and... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2022
If you believe that the other side is being unfair and/or trying to get one over you then you need to consult with an injury lawyer in your area----most will provide a free consultation so there is no reason not to contact a few, ask them your questions and then if necessary, hire the one with whom... View More
(per the crash report)...what is the best way to go about having him pay for my car's damages? The police have all of his information.
answered on Jan 7, 2022
Contact your insurance company. If you have auto coverage, you likely have uninsured motorist coverage.
Opened and she still drives off. The male calls the law. How big of punishment can the female get in?
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answered on Dec 27, 2021
Aggravated Assault, a Class C Felony, for starters. There are possibly other crimes to charge her with.
Head on collision, country road with no center line markings. They decided he was at fault for “crossing the center line” but there are no lines on the road. Now the people in the other truck are suing his estate for wrongful death after the insurance already paid them the max amount. The... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2021
Is someone defending against the Suit? If not, default judgment will occur. Who actually filed for Probate? If not the creditor, then it was a large mistake. The real property can be looked upon to satisfy such a claim. But if the Heirs own as Tenants In Common, then it will be more... View More
Hello,
I truly hate to bother you, but I am looking for a reputable lawyer in and around McNaiy County TN, especially one that deals in auto claims and damages against government neglect. I was in a recent wreck that caused me to roll my vehicle and it was do to poorly laded gravel done by... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2021
You are close enough to Jackson to use a lawyer in Jackson, Tn. If you are looking for specific names let me know or call.
They are colored red, yellow, blue, and green. They have multiple modes like alternating blinking, slow fade, and constant.
answered on Nov 29, 2021
There's a chance you could get stopped for unauthorized use of lights, especially blinking blue and red.
I finally got ahold of someone from the insurance company after almost 3 weeks and they told me I was at fault just because I hit the other person first. The other person involved ran a stop sign and I was not able to stop in time. I was wondering if I have a case?
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answered on Nov 1, 2021
Call a competent attorney in your area today. There are many pertinent facts needed, and you do not understand what is going on. Even if a property damage tort only in your case, you can mess it up quickly. Citations in Court can destroy you also. Comparative Negligence may apply.
I've been paying but skipped a couple month can they take my DLS they're a debt collector live in TN
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answered on Oct 29, 2021
Yes.. The collection agent can write the Department of Safety about your default. That will revoke your Conditional Release and Suspend your TN DL.
Should I have waited for a trial? The defendant only had $100,000 coverage with no property. I was told if I went over policy limits she may file for bankruptcy. My medical bills was paid through Medicare with came to me for $17000 due to them.
answered on Jun 11, 2021
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. If you signed the release and accepted the settlement, there's no point punishing yourself. You could ask your attorney if there are options with the lien - unfortunately, public agency health liens can... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2021
He may have been licensed, and hopefully he is and had insurance. You need to be concerned about proving his liability and his ability to pay for your damages (such as insurance). If he was unlicensed, LEO's probably would have cited/arrested him. But that would not have been negligence... View More
My wife was backing out of her parking space in a school parking lot (2737 Kate Bond Rd, Memphis, TN 38133) in Memphis, TN. Front of school, parking area between baseball diamond and parking median. Wife pulling back driver coming fast around corner. Police were called and declined to come out... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2021
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Regardless, any attorney will be reluctant to advise you to accept or decline a settlement offer. But as a GENERAL premise in virtually all jurisdictions, a car backing out of a parking spot is generally burdened in... View More
One however, it’s her parents that are constantly coming and going from her home past my home. Her father does not get out of the road. Today I was in the spot where I could not get over (big ditch) and he could and yet he kept coming and almost side swipped my car. My question is if he would... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2021
You have a number of issues here -
1. Easement- if the other people do not have an easement or right to enter - they shouldn't be using the area. However, over a long period of time they can gain rights - so whoever is the holder of the underlying easement needs to protect the... View More
I slid off the road into a thicket of small trees. Truck has minimal damage and is still driveable, but had to be winched out. I'm not filing a claim due to only liability coverage. Did the trooper HAVE to issue me a failure to maintain control and exercise due care citations. I had no... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2021
No, the officer was not required by some policy to issue a citation. Depending upon your time - you could go to court to contest. But it may not be worth your time and money to do so.
I have composed a letter to a policyholder’s insurance company by whom I was rear ended on December 18, 2020. I typed:
“I was involved in an automobile collision with your insured on December 18, 2020. The purpose of this correspondence is to request and demand, pursuant to [relevant... View More
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answered on Jan 8, 2021
You do not have a right to find out about some tortfeasor's insurance. If it appears that no liability insurance was provided at the accident scene, then report the driver and vehicle to the DOS Financial Responsibility Section. This should put the driver's TNDL in jeopardy. You may... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2021
Can you sue them? Sure. You can pretty much sue anyone for anything these days. But you need to be careful for many reasons. Can you win? That's the question. Consult a local attorney to discuss the facts and issues related to the accident to determine whether you have any options.
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