A personal injury lawsuit is a civil lawsuit filed in order to seek compensation for an injury that was caused by wrongful conduct. The defendant’s wrongful conduct can include negligence (carelessness), criminal behavior, intentional misconduct or product liability. In Tennessee, personal injury lawsuits are based on state law and are generally litigated in state courts….

Before mounting a personal injury suit in the state of Tennessee, you should be aware of certain laws and legal rulings that will govern your case. A keen understanding of the law and a good lawyer are your greatest assets when deciding whether to begin this legal process. Damages awarded in these suits can be…

A new bill proposed in the Tennessee state legislature could allow companies in the state to “opt out” of workers’ compensation guidelines established by a 2013 law. This bill could allow companies to opt out of state guidelines and adopt their own. While proponents of the bill say this can improve workers’ compensation benefits for…

In Tennessee canine-related injuries operate under a premise of strict liability. This means that personal injury cases involving dog bites do not seek to find fault and instead hold the dog owner liable for all damages. In order to win such cases, the claimant simply needs to prove that the event occurred and that the…

Sometimes leaving a car accident to insurance companies will provide you with the necessary compensation to cover all your expenses. From medical bills to car damage, an accident can cost thousands, and if the other driver is underinsured or uninsured, it could cost you even more. This is when litigation becomes a viable alternative.  …

In January, five people were injured and a Bowling Green teenager was killed in a car accident in Tennessee.  According to the police report written by the Tennessee Highway Patrol in Jackson, the accident was caused when a Ford SUV driven by Hector David Morfin of Bowling Green entered the emergency lane of Interstate 40. …