A serious injury can leave you with medical bills, missed work, pain, suffering, and other economic and non-economic losses. In some cases, the conduct that caused the severe personal injuries may also raise questions about additional damages. In certain exceptional cases, you may be able to recover punitive damages in a Tennessee injury case. What […]
When you file a personal injury claim in Tennessee, the goal is to hold the at-fault party financially accountable for the harm they caused you. That is where damages come in. In the context of an injury claim, the term “damages” refers to the compensation a court awards you to make you whole again. To […]
If you suffer an injury in an accident and file a claim against the at-fault party in Tennessee, you might encounter the term “subrogation” and wonder what it means. Many people first encounter the word “subrogation” in a letter from their health insurance company, usually after the company has paid for treatment of injuries from […]
After an accident, insurance companies often look for ways to question how serious an injured person’s condition is and what caused it. One common tool insurance adjusters use is an independent medical examination. However, the “independent” label is a misnomer, as the insurer chooses and pays the doctor who conducts the IME. Questions about a […]
The Johnson City area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking in Buffalo Mountain Park, mountain biking at Tannery Knobs, and paddleboarding at Boone Lake. Our area’s options for outdoor recreation are fantastic, but it’s important to remember that they’re not without safety risks. At The Terry Law Firm, we prioritize your safety, and […]
Any injury to the spine, including compression of the spinal cord, is something to take seriously. While not as obviously traumatic as the complete severing of the spinal cord, a compression injury can still have catastrophic effects, including partial or complete paralysis. What Is Spinal Cord Compression? Spinal cord compression happens when something puts pressure […]
Receiving a settlement offer in a personal injury case can feel like reaching a milestone, but it’s often just one step in your recovery journey. Insurance companies frequently present initial offers that fall short of covering the full extent of your expenses and suffering. Understanding what happens when you reject an insurance settlement offer is […]
Recovering from a serious injury often requires weeks or months of physical therapy. Physical therapy’s impact on a personal injury settlement goes beyond aiding recovery. It can play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of your case. The treatment can help restore strength and mobility while providing important evidence that can support the compensation […]
A violent accident can cause significant physical and mental harm to an individual. Two of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are falls and motor vehicle accidents, both of which can be caused by other people’s carelessness or negligence. But what’s […]
Some people use the terms “crash” and “accident” as if they mean the same thing. Nothing is wrong with doing that, especially if you are using the terms in everyday, casual conversation. However, in personal injury law, the terms carry very different meanings. An auto accident typically refers to a motor vehicle collision that occurred due to […]
