Category: Personal Injury
Tennessee’s Dog Bite and Dog Leash Laws
January 5th, 2022 by Attorney John Colvin
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 38.4% of all households (or 48,255,413 homes) in the United States have one or more dogs. There is no question – Americans love dogs. But what happens when man’s best friend isn’t so friendly? In Tennessee, dog owners can be held responsible if their dog bites another person. […]
Emotional Distress Lawsuits After an Tennessee Accident or Injury
May 17th, 2021 by Attorney John Colvin
Emotional distress can be a significant aspect of recovery in most types of personal injury cases. If you have sustained an injury in an accident and filed a successful personal injury claim, you may be able to receive compensation for your emotional distress as well as financial recovery for economic losses related to your physical […]
How Do I Maximize My Personal Injury Settlement?
April 6th, 2021 by Attorney John Colvin
You may have already noticed the financial strain a personal injury results in and ask yourself, “How do I maximize my personal injury settlement?” If another party was responsible for your injury, you have a right to file a lawsuit, seeking compensation. The issue is that sometimes the victims fail to receive an adequate settlement […]
Medical Lien Personal Injury Settlement
April 1st, 2021 by Attorney John Colvin
After sustaining an injury in an accident, the action of compiling a personal injury claim is usually complex. The accident victims must spend ample time appropriately developing their case and navigating the settlement negotiations. Even though these steps are vital to a successful settlement, there are many other considerations to make. Most victims seeking settlement […]
How Does A Preexisting Condition Affect Your Personal Injury Case in Winchester, TN?
February 3rd, 2021 by Attorney John Colvin
In the current world, a lot of us are dealing with all sorts of minor and major conditions in our lives. So, how a preexisting condition affects your case in a personal injury claim? Because the defendant will want to avoid compensating you for damages, they will base their arguments on preexisting conditions. Luckily, the […]
What Is the Statute of Limitation for Personal Injury in Tennessee?
January 15th, 2021 by Attorney John Colvin
Every state has a filing deadline for injury cases, otherwise known as the statute of limitation for personal injury. If you miss this deadline, you could lose your right to take legal action against the liable party in your case, which means you will not be compensated for your losses. Below, we review this deadline, […]
Personal Injury Claims for Children in Tennessee
January 15th, 2021 by Attorney John Colvin
Despite your best efforts to keep your child safe, accidents do happen. When they do, it is vital that you understand how to handle personal injury claims for children. Can your child receive compensation for their injuries? Do you have the right to pursue an insurance claim or lawsuit against the liable party? Below, we […]
How Fault is Determined in a Premises Liability Case in Winchester, TN
August 5th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
Under Tennessee’s premises liability laws, property owners and property occupiers may be held liable for injuries/accidents that occur on their land. You may be wondering: What do you need to do to prove fault in a premises liability case? The short answer is that you need strong supporting evidence that demonstrates a property owner’s negligence […]
I Was Injured by a Defective Product, Who is Liablein Winchester, TN ?
June 10th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
Manufacturers and sellers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their products are reasonably safe for consumers. Dangerous and defective products should not make it to the market. A company should not put its bottom line before the health and well-being of ordinary people. Under Tennessee law (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-28), injured victims can […]
What Constitutes a Personal Injury in Winchester, TN?
March 11th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
As defined by the American Bar Association (ABA), “personal injury” is a legal term used to describe an injury to a person’s body or mind instead of to their property. Through a personal injury claim, a plaintiff (injured victim) may be eligible to recover financial compensation for both economic and non-economic losses from a negligent […]