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What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

September 17, 2025

The Short Answer: A personal injury lawyer is a legal professional who helps individuals who’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence—whether in a car...

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A man in Chattanooga is reading on his phone that his personal injury claim has been denied.

Why Do Insurance Companies Deny Claims?

September 12, 2025

The Short Answer: Insurance companies deny claims for a variety of reasons, most of which are rooted in the terms of your policy, the information...

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Why You Should NOT Hire a Billboard Attorney

January 21, 2025

Flashy advertising can’t replace true dedication and proven qualifications. You should avoid hiring a billboard attorney because these firms often focus on handling as many...

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How To File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Tennessee

November 12, 2024

When you suffer an injury due to someone else’s negligence, it’s important to know when and how to file a personal injury lawsuit to protect...

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Understanding Pain and Suffering in Tennessee Injury Claims

June 17, 2024

Personal injury cases in Tennessee often involve complex legal concepts, one of which is pain and suffering. This term refers to the physical and emotional...

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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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    What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do? September 17, 2025
  • A man in Chattanooga is reading on his phone that his personal injury claim has been denied.
    Why Do Insurance Companies Deny Claims? September 12, 2025
  • An attorney sits at their desk, filling out a document on a clipboard. A statuette of Lady Justice is on the desk next to his paperwork.
    Why You Should NOT Hire a Billboard Attorney January 21, 2025
  • A woman holds her leg in pain while sitting on the sofa.
    How To File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Tennessee November 12, 2024
  • A woman feeling depressed after a car accident.
    Understanding Pain and Suffering in Tennessee Injury Claims June 17, 2024
  • 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
  • A judge brings their gavel down on a sound block during a personal injury court case.
    Can I Settle My Personal Injury Claim Without Going to Court? April 5, 2024
  • A calculator sits next to a gavel on a desk.
    What Does “No Win, No Fee” Mean? April 5, 2024
  • A book with a gavel resting on it is overlaid with the image of a clock.
    How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take? April 5, 2024
  • A woman sits at her laptop considering whether she needs a lawyer for a personal injury lawsuit.
    Do I Need a Lawyer for a Personal Injury Lawsuit? April 5, 2024
  • A lawyer examines the evidence surrounding liability in a Tennessee personal injury case.
    How Do You Determine Liability in Tennessee Personal Injury Cases? April 5, 2024
  • An itemized medical bill for expenses incurred after a Chattanooga personal injury.
    What Compensation Can I Receive in a Personal Injury Lawsuit? April 5, 2024
  • A Chattanooga injury attorney organizes the information for a client with a valid personal injury claim.
    How Do I Know If I Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim? April 5, 2024
  • The dedicated Chattanooga Personal Injury lawyers at The McMahan Law Firm want you to be aware of the tactics that insurance companies use to undermine your claim.
    9 Tactics Insurance Companies Use to Minimize Injury Claims May 11, 2023
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