I got pulled over the other day for a busted out tail light and they searched me and the car

The Fourth Amendment to the United States and Tennessee Constitution protects against unreasonable search and seizure. However, if you voluntarily...

Should I be concerned about a personal lawsuit from an injury accident even though I have insurance?

If your insurance company cannot settle your lawsuit and you get sued, your insurance company has a duty to get you a lawyer and defend you. There...

Senior parent DSHS investigation for neglect and abandonment

Take this very seriously. DSHS can make your life and your mother's life a nightmare and can seriously infringe upon your rights if you don't. I...

Unfortunately, it sounds like the answer is "maybe", based on the scenario you have described. I think is is unreasonable to assume that there was...

My wife had a hip replacement. After two years it is failing.

You may have a case if the replacement was either improperly inserted, or, if the device itself was defective. There are currently thousands of...

My 83 year old mother had a rib broken by her chiropractor. it was confirmed by x-ray by regular doctor. is there a case?

The problem in Tennessee is that recent laws have been passed that make it nearly impossible to bring claims against licensed medical professionals...

Can I sue the state because they failed to place a sign near a really bad curve?

Yes. In Tennessee the government is required to follow the requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. However, suing the...

For a Minor (17 yrs old), will the judge mandate distribution structure for dispursment for settlement or can he get lump sum

In our state, a minor is considered legally incompetent until he reaches the age of 18. Therefore, the law requires a judge to approve settlements...

A preliminary conference is where the judge has you or your lawyers and the other side appear to set a schedule for the case to keep it on track...

Is there a new law that could affect the amount of money you receive from a auto injury claim?

Yes, Tennessee has passed laws that severely limit the right of injured persons to recover for non-ecomomic damages. You are limited to medical...