Tag Archives: Knoxville Personal Injury Lawyers
Can I Recover Damages for a Speculative Injury?
In any type of personal injury litigation, such as health care liability or product liability, it is not enough for a plaintiff to establish the defendant was negligent. There must also be proof the defendant’s “act or omission” resulted in some measurable damage to the plaintiff. Tennessee courts may dismiss a plaintiff’s lawsuit if… Read More »
When Is a Parent or Guardian Liable for a Child’s Accident?
As a parent, you naturally worry your child may be hurt in a motor vehicle accident. And when such accidents do occur, you naturally want to hold someone responsible. However, Tennessee law often frustrates parental anger, especially when it comes to negligence and motor vehicles. Step-Grandmother Not Responsible for Teenager’s ATV Accident The Tennessee… Read More »
Personal Injury Lawsuits Often Turn on Procedural Issues
When it comes to personal injury cases, Tennessee law does not treat all claims the same. Certain cases may be subject to different procedural rules. It is important to understand these differences because they can negatively affect your ability to seek and recover damages against a responsible party. Distinguishing Negligence from Health Care Liability… Read More »
Am I Liable if a Teenager Drinks in My House and Gets Into an Accident?
With the holidays approaching, many people will host parties for families and friends. If your parties include anyone under the age of 21, you should take special care to ensure they are not receiving or consuming alcoholic beverages of any kind. While you might think it is safe to allow teenagers to drink under… Read More »
Should My Personal Injury Case Be Heard in Federal or State Court?
It is not uncommon for a defendant in a product liability or other personal injury lawsuit to prefer federal over state courts. Although the substantive law of Tennessee governs such cases regardless of venue, federal courts apply different procedural rules which often prove more favorable to defendants. That is why, if you are a… Read More »
How Does a Hospital Lien Affect Accident Victims?
Following a car accident, you may be worried about paying your medical bills. Even if you have insurance, a hospital may attach a lien against any future judgment you may collect in a personal injury lawsuit against the parties responsible for the accident. It is therefore important to understand how these liens work, and… Read More »
Volvo Faces Trial in Nashville Over Defective Wiring in Truck
Defective products cause thousands of injuries to consumers every year. Product liability is an especially serious concern when dealing with motor vehicles, as even small defects can lead to car accidents. While manufacturers attempt to correct defects through the government-supervised recall system, that is often not sufficient to prevent potentially deadly accidents. Recall Not… Read More »
Tennessee Court Says Home Inspector Not Liable for Missing Defective Deck Railing
If you are seriously injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to recover damages against the owner if he or was negligent in maintaining the property. Such personal injury lawsuits may also extend to others responsible for the property’s maintenance, such as a management company. But what about third parties who might… Read More »
When Is the State Liable for Dangerous Road Conditions?
Car accidents are not always solely the result of negligent driving. In many cases, defective road design or maintenance may contribute to an accident. Under Tennessee law, the state can be sued for “dangerous conditions on state maintained highways.” The burden of proof is on a plaintiff, however, to demonstrate the “foreseeability of the… Read More »
In Personal Injury Cases, The Thing Does Not Always Speak for Itself
In personal injury cases, a plaintiff may establish a defendant’s liability through a legal doctrine known as “res ipsa loquitur.” As explained by Tennessee courts, this rule—named for the Latin phrase, “the thing speaks for itself”—holds “the injury was probably the result of negligence, even though the exact nature of the negligence is unknown,… Read More »
