Articles Posted in Car Accident

Tennessee Plaintiff Allowed to Pursue Auto Accident Case Despite Defendant’s Attacks on Service of Process Methods
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

When you are pursuing a civil lawsuit for injuries you suffered in an auto accident, you may think about the factual issues in your case – physical proof of injuries, physical proof of the other party’s negligence, and other things related to the factual side of your case. But succeeding in your case can involve…

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Applying the Right Statute of Limitations to Your Lawsuit Against Your Uninsured Motorist Insurer in Tennessee
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

Pursuing damages for the harm you suffer in a Tennessee auto accident can take many twists and turns. Sometimes, it may center solely on litigating against the driver who caused your accident. Other times, however, the case can be more complicated, involving legal action against insurance companies, including your own insurer. In a recent Tennessee…

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Proving Different Types of Damages in Your Tennessee Auto Accident Case
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

In auto accident cases, Tennessee law may allow you to recover damages for many different reasons. Damages can include medical expenses, past and future loss of wages or earning capacity, past and future pain and suffering, permanent impairment, and the loss of the ability to enjoy life, among other things. Understanding which types of damages…

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Appeals Court Upholds Jury Verdict Assessing 50-50 Fault Split in Two-Car Accident
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

A driver who was displeased with a jury verdict finding her 50% at fault for an auto accident where she was injured failed to achieve a better result on appeal. The Tennessee Court of Appeal stated that it can throw out jury verdicts only if they run contrary to all of the evidence at trial…

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TN Supreme Court: Auto Accident Victim Allowed to Add Driver to Lawsuit Against Truck Manufacturer
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

A recent ruling by the Tennessee Supreme Court has yielded an important victory for persons injured in accidents as they prepare for trial. The ruling in Becker v. Ford Motor Company allowed an auto accident victim to alter his civil lawsuit to pursue not only the manufacturer of the vehicle in which he was riding,…

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Tennessee Court of Appeals Addresses Pain and Suffering Award
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

In the recent opinion in Adams v. Leamon, the Court of Appeals discussed whether an award of damages for pain and suffering arising from injuries sustained in an auto accident was excessive. This opinion provides insight into how the Tennessee courts should address the “non-economic” components of an award for car accident victims. In Adams,…

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Tennessee Bus and Truck Accident Lawsuit Decision Reversed
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

In a recent opinion, Long v. Greyhound Lines, Inc., 203 Tenn.App. LEXIS 405 (Tenn.Ct.App. 2013), the Tennessee Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to two of the defendants involved in a multiple vehicle accident involving tractor trailers and a Greyhound bus. The decision is interesting to lawyers practicing in the…

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Tennessee Supreme Court Rules That Federal Law Does Not Bar Injury Claims in Bus Accident
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

The Nashville-based Tennessee Supreme Court recently reversed an appeals’ court decision, which had ruled that federal law prevented a plaintiff-passenger from bringing a claim for disabling injuries sustained when thrown from a shuttle bus in Memphis. Bus accidents and any resulting injuries to passengers, other motorists or bystanders on the road can be particularly devastating,…

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