Recently we discussed the numbers of uninsured (“UM”) and underinsured (“UIM”) motorists on Tennessee roadways. Because of this, it is important to make sure that your insurance policy covers you in case you suffer injuries caused by uninsured or underinsured motorists. However, your insurance company may try to avoid paying…
If you or a loved one has been injured by the negligent driving of another, you are encouraged to speak with a Knoxville or Maryville car accident attorney. The Hartsoe Law Firm, P.C. takes car accident cases seriously and is committed to providing compassionate and aggressive representation in order get…
Tennessee’s Knoxville Court of Appeals has refused to set aside an order dismissing a personal injury action for failure to prosecute. In Brown v. Juarez, several plaintiffs sued a number of defendants over injuries the plaintiffs allegedly sustained in a 2007 Tennessee traffic collision. About two years after discovery began,…
In a recent Knoxville, Tennessee case, the appellate court reversed a trial court’s summary judgment dismissing a premises liability case. The court based its decision upon the possibility of a property owner’s actual or constructive notice of poor lighting. Summary judgment is a procedural device that a party involved in…
A Tennessee appellate court dismissed another case for failure to follow procedural rules. In the last month, we have discussed several cases where the Tennessee courts dismissed a case because the statute of limitations had tolled. Tennessee courts are serious about their procedural rules. In the most recent case, a…
Every case brought in Tennessee has procedural steps to follow, and knowing these procedures and their timelines can be crucial to winning a case. Furthermore, failing to file important actions in a timely manner or missing important deadlines can get your law suit dismissed. Even failing to file actions properly…
There is a common misperception that a driver who rear-ends another car is the one at fault. This is generally true but not always, as illustrated by a recent case heard by the court of appeals at Knoxville. There are many false and common presumptions about the law. If you…
Personal injury lawsuits are good for Maryville and America just in general. They can disclose hidden hazards, problems with regulations, and they promote positive change. The recent General Motors (“GM”) recall is an example of this. Certain GM vehicles have been recalled for a faulty ignition switch that has been…
In personal injury cases involving car or motorcycle accidents, understanding legal rules like the statute of limitations, comparative fault, and relation back can be critical to winning a case. In Tennessee, a plaintiff can add a tortfeasor after the tolling of the statute of limitations if a defendant asserts another…
Daylight savings has once again crept up on Knoxville and Maryville residents. Warmer weather is just around the corner, and before we know it, we will be pulling out and dusting off our summer gear. With the increase of outdoor activities comes the potential of suffering injuries from recreational activities.…