Legal Question in Personal Injury in Tennessee

Auto Accident

My wife was a passenger who was injured in an auto accident. Driver 1 was rear-ended by Driver 2 (my wife was with Driver 1). She is presently being treated for whiplash. Neither of the dirvers had insurance. A police reoprt was made, stating that Driver 2 was in the wrong, was given a ticket for failure to yield right-of-way, and has to appear in court. Driver 1 has made numerous attempts to contact Driver 2, as well as the OWNER of the vehicle that Driver 2 was using, to see about thier making the payment for the repairs of the vehicle but with no success. What would be the next legal step to take, not only for the repairs, but also for the hospital bills incured, medications, as well as any other monentary payments for pain and suffering?


Asked on 9/02/99, 8:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jes Beard Jes Beard, Attorney at Law

Re: Auto Accident

You need to file suit. That is the next step. And even then, getting a judgement does not necessarrily mean you will be able to collect it.

You also should speak with an attorney directly about your case, since the once the statute of limiations runs, you are no longer allowed to sue.

You also really should get an attorney involved any time there are personal injuries because comments you make in trying to settle can undermine your case at the time of trial.

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Answered on 9/06/99, 1:04 pm


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