Tennessee Wrongful Death

As we go about our lives, the last thing we think about is losing a family member before their time.  Unfortunately it happens far too often that an unnecessary, avoidable wrongful death occurs.

Phillip Miller Fights for the Rights of Families who have lost a loved one.

If you have lost a loved one, you are probably wondering whether or not you need an attorney.  Grief and loss make it difficult to make good decisions about something so important, and it is often better to get experienced help on your side.  

The best thing you can do is contact us for no charge and no obligation to discuss your wrongful death claim.  We are “locally grown” attorneys dedicated to protecting the rights of Tennessee families, and we will be happy to review the details of your case with you and then advise you on the best course of action.  You’ll also be reassured to know that our policy regarding workers' compensation cases is to charge 33.3% of any amount recovered – if and only if we collect on your claim.  You really have nothing to lose, because if we collect nothing, you owe us nothing for our efforts.

Is money for attorney fees money that you are losing on your claim?  Absolutely not.  Keep in mind that lawyers like ours with experience can get more than you can get on your own.  


Please contact Phillip Miller & Associates today so we can get to work helping you navigate your case to a satisfying resolution.

Blog for Tennessee Wrongful Death

• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Wife can sue for loss of companionship from Husband's death
• Railroad Crossing Accidents
• Drunk Bass Boat Operator Kills Woman on Kentucky Lake
• Damages Available in a Tennessee Wrongful Death Case
• Bus Crash Causes Wrongful Death

Phillip Miller's Tennessee Auto Accident Blog

• Nashville Automobile Accident Attorney Chides Doped Out Tennessee Driver
• Nashville Automobile Accident Lawyer Tags Drag Racers As Criminal Aggressive Drivers
• Nashville Auto Accident Lawyer Looks At Some Sobering Statistics On Elderly Tennessee Drivers
• Nashville Auto Accident Lawyer Chides Drag Racers Who Caused Massive Pile-Up And Then Flee The Scene
• Tennessee Automobile Accident Attorney Reviews A Drunk Driving Fatality In East Tennessee
• Nashville Motorcycle Accident Attorney Ponders A Rookie Driver’s Fatal Crash
• Tennessee Tractor-Trailer Accident Attorney Asks – “What Was The Driver Doing When She Ran Into Stopped Interstate Traffic?”
• Another Tennessee Roadway Departure Crash Fatality – Is Anybody Listening?
• Tennessee Roadway Departure Crashes Becoming A Deadly Epidemic
• Tennessee Teen Indicted For Drunken Fatal Crash That Killed His friend

Phillip Miller's Personal Injury Blog

• Tennessee Rotator cuff surgery less successful for women?
• Knee Surgery from a Tennessee Accident
• Tennessee Car Wrecks Can Result in Serious Brain Injury
• Parents of Children in Tennessee Car Accident Experience Stress
• Tennessee Knee Injuries – Chondromalacia
• Tennessee Personal Injury Attorney Comments on Knee Injuries
• Tennessee Auto Accident Injury Risk
• Ankle Injury from Tennessee Auto Accidents
• Tennessee Construction Zone Accidents
• Rotator Cuff Injury and Surgery

Library for Tennessee Wrongful Death:

• Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet [PDF]   
  Description: Carbon monoxide poisoning kills over 500 people each year and sends more than 15,000 people to the hospital for treatment. This fact sheet from the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Association of Home Builders includes instructions on what to do if your carbon monoxide alarm goes off.
• Railroad Crossing Safety [PDF]   
  Description: The 2004 DOT plan describes many of the hazards of railroad crossings, and the inadequate measures that are in place to protect the public.
• Tennessee Wrongful Death Lawsuits – What You Need To Know   
  Description: When someone is killed due to negligence, the surviving family members may be able to pursue a Tennessee wrongful death lawsuit. This article discusses Tennessee wrongful death lawsuits and the compensation available. Contact Phillip Miller & Associates at (615) 356-2000 or (800) 337-HURT for a free legal consultation today.
• Calculating "personal consumption" in a wrongful death case. [PDF]   
  Description: The earnings of someone who has died are part of determining the value of a wrongful death case. When that number is calculated, additional calculations are done to determine how much the decedent would have spent on their own necessaries or how much they would have "personally consumed".
• Dealing with the Loss of a Loved One   
  Description: This government website provides helpful information about grief and how to deal with it.

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Frequent Questions for Tennessee Wrongful Death:

• What is a wrongful death case?
• How is a "wrongful death" case different from other cases?
• What damages can a family recover for the wrongful death of a loved one?
• How is the pecuniary value of a person’s life determined?
• Is there compensation for the loss of companionship, love, and affection of a family member who has been killed?
• What if the family member who has been lost was elderly person with no income, or a child?  Will there still be a case?

Phillip Miller & Associates
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Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: (615) 356-2000
Fax: (615) 242-1739
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