Category Archives: Personal Injury
Why You Shouldn’t Accept the First Insurance Settlement Offer
After suffering an injury in a car accident or another incident due to another party’s negligence in Tennessee, it is understandable to want to settle your case as soon as possible and move on with your life. When the at-fault party’s insurance company reaches out with a settlement offer, you might feel tempted to… Read More »
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Tennessee?
If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, it’s vital that you understand how long you have to file your injury claim. Like all other states, Tennessee has a legal deadline for filing personal injury claims, called the statute of limitations. Understanding this deadline and acting fast can be crucial to securing your… Read More »
Compensatory vs. Punitive Damages in Tennessee Personal Injury Claims
When someone suffers an injury due to another party’s negligence or intentional acts in Tennessee, they may be eligible to recover financial compensation, known as damages, through a personal injury claim. Damages in Tennessee personal injury claims are categorized into two main types: compensatory and punitive damages. Understanding the difference between these two types… Read More »
Can You Reopen a Personal Injury Claim in Tennessee?
Once you’ve finalized your personal injury claim, the relief of securing compensation can feel like a colossal weight finally lifted off your shoulders. But what if things don’t go as expected? Maybe you never received the payment, or the compensation turned out to be far less than what you need. In some instances, new… Read More »
What is Comparative Fault in Personal Injury Claims?
Accidents happen all the time in Knoxville and when they do, victims can often file a personal injury claim against the negligent, or careless, party who caused their injuries. There are many challenges that come with filing a personal injury claim, though. One of these is that the defendant, or negligent party, will often… Read More »