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The experienced personal injury lawyers at The McMahan Law Firm want you to know exactly how long you have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Chattanooga.

How Long Do I Have To File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Tennessee?

April 5, 2024

Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Lawsuits in Tennessee If you’ve suffered an injury in Tennessee due to someone else’s negligence, the standard time limit...

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Can I Settle My Personal Injury Claim Without Going to Court?

April 5, 2024

Settling a Personal Injury Claim Outside of Court in Tennessee In Tennessee, individuals who have suffered a personal injury typically wonder whether they can settle...

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What Does “No Win, No Fee” Mean?

April 5, 2024

Definition of “No Win, No Fee” “No Win, No Fee,” also referred to as working on contingency or on a contingency fee basis, is a...

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How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take?

April 5, 2024

Understanding the Timeline of a Personal Injury Case in Tennessee The question of how long a personal injury case takes depends on many factors, some...

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Do I Need a Lawyer for a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

April 5, 2024

Navigating Personal Injury Lawsuits: The Role of a Lawyer Deciding whether or not to get legal representation can be a difficult choice when starting a...

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How Do You Determine Liability in Tennessee Personal Injury Cases?

April 5, 2024

Determining Liability in Tennessee Personal Injury Cases In personal injury cases, establishing who is at fault, or liable, for the injury is a fundamental component...

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What Compensation Can I Receive in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

April 5, 2024

Understanding Compensation in Personal Injury Lawsuits Personal injury compensation, often referred to as “damages,” is the monetary payment awarded to an individual who has suffered...

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How Do I Know If I Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim?

April 5, 2024

Understanding the Validity of Your Personal Injury Claim Experiencing an injury due to an accident can be a challenging ordeal, and it’s natural to wonder...

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Is My Work-Related Injury Eligible for Workers’ Comp Benefits?

August 23, 2023

Working with a workers’ compensation lawyer such as the professionals you’ll find at the McMahan Law Firm may help your case tremendously. It’s sometimes hard...

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9 Tactics Insurance Companies Use to Minimize Injury Claims

May 11, 2023

Tactic 1: Confusion & Coercion Insurance policies and claims processes are often laden with complex jargon and intricate procedures that the average person may find...

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