do we have any rights here? he was very sick and they got him to the hospital to late. I live in Tx. and this happened in Tn
answered on Mar 7, 2017
You'd want to contact the Tennessee Civil Liberties Union prison project, and find out the names of their "cooperating attorneys." They usually give free consults.
answered on Feb 1, 2017
Depends on their relationship to the decedent, and the law in Tennessee regarding their status. Suggest you contact a member of the Tennessee Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.
She started an injury case before she died
answered on Sep 28, 2016
The fall would be tough as there is caselaw saying that jerking stop and start motions are part of train (and bus) riding. The cellulitis can happen from many causes once you have a cut. I don't see it but it would certainly make sense in a death case for you to contact an attorney who is a... Read more »
Going through a divorce. Married less than two years. Wife took my 9yr old Springer Spaniel to vet for an ear infection and had him put to sleep without my knowledge or consent. Can I bring a lawsuit against her? Is this a felony or misdemeanor? Thank you.
answered on Sep 3, 2016
None of the above. If the dog went to the vet and was put to sleep I assume the vet had a reason. They aren't in the business of euthanizing dogs. She had equal right to the dog, so I don't see a suit. Even if you could bring one the law views loss of a pet as loss of the economic/market... Read more »
My 15 years old dog was taken out of my fenced in yard by animal control, but they left my four other dogs. She was very skinny, but she always ate. She was just old, and it was pretty obvious she was. They left no warrant or notice. It took me two days to even figure out she was in the pound... Read more »
answered on Sep 2, 2016
Technically they may have violated the law by taking property--even if they claimed it was due to emergency circumstances.
Suggest you see if there is an animal rights lawyer in yor state you can speak with. Groups dealing with animal protection issues would be the best source. Ideally, if... Read more »
Our family filed a claim against the state of tennessee for wrongful death. Our brother was allowed to die in prison, as a result of in-adequate medical attention. The claims commissioner along with the state attorney General has said that I cannot assist my mother who is feeble, with legal... Read more »
answered on Jul 7, 2011
The first thing to keep in mind is that the attorney general does not represent you, and are not in a position to give you legal advice. If your mother requests your help, you are certainly within your rights to assist her with understanding and completing legal documents. In Tennessee, a person... Read more »
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