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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: Tenant rights when Air quality report confirms that AQ is poor in leases townhome. Landlord pulled lease renewal

Lease is ending 10/31/23. renewal pulled.I have been quite sick since September and discovered on 9/17 an attic and HVAC that is leaking water into a plastic tote for last 2 years that I have leased. The water damage showing in guest bathroom had me call in a neighbor to see what he could find and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 8, 2023

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I could only speak for the injury-based component of your matter. You could try to arrange a free initial consult with an injury firm. Gather any medical documentation related to your symptoms. However, these are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Health Care Law for Tennessee on
Q: Do I have to pay to have botched fillers dissolved? Should I sue?

I got 2 syringes of lip fillers September of last year which cost me 1,800 USD. A few weeks after recovery, I noticed a large pooling of filler to which my esthetician assured me was normal and to rub the nodule, and give it time. Over time, however, it grew worse. Recently, I have had the nodule... View More

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answered on Aug 7, 2023

If this is a TN case, then you are about to run out of time under the SOL. Health Torts require a Good Faith Claim Affidavit PRIOR to suit. Unless you find a malpractice lawyer immediately that can find someone to assert negligence, you have already lost. The potential damage award may not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Tennessee on
Q: If a car was borrowed to commit a First degree murder, can I sue the owner of the vehicle and or their car insurance

My son was murdered while pumping gas on the phone with me. The murderer shot my son in the neck from behind, then proceeded to shoot him 4 more times. Then get back in the car and left the scene in a car that she borrowed to do this

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answered on Jun 20, 2023

That would probably be a good Tort cause of action Wrongful Death (civil conspiracy). But the auto insurance may be the only recoverable monies. or the Policy may exclude criminal liability. Do not go beyond a year from the incident until you sue. There does not have to be a criminal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Tennessee on
Q: My granddaughter is a dental assistant. She got bit and her hair pulled by a child. After the mom said he got violent.

Afterwards he was trying to bite the mom and pull her hair. She said he got violent alot. My granddaughter had to get a tetanus shot and antibiotics. Would it be worth it to file a lawsuit?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 17, 2023

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In terms of medical bills and any lost wages stemming from the accident, that would usually be handled as a workers' comp case. In terms of a personal injury action related to the bite, she could reach out to... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: Average settlement amount?

I know there's no accurate amount that can be estimated here but I was wondering.

Rear ended by a negligent teenager who was texting. I received serious whiplash, cervical lordosis, cervical stenosis, a back brace. My passenger received a concussion, post concussion syndrome and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 29, 2023

It could be difficult to offer an "average settlement amount." There are too many variables involved. Liability appears to be clear-cut, based on your description. That makes things easier. Now it will be a matter of reviewing the medical records in detail. Those findings, and the impact... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: Average settlement amount?

I know there's no accurate amount that can be estimated here but I was wondering.

Rear ended by a negligent teenager who was texting. I received serious whiplash, cervical lordosis, cervical stenosis, a back brace. My passenger received a concussion, post concussion syndrome and... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on May 24, 2023

There is no "average" settlement amount. It all depends on how much you have been damaged and how good your attorney is in convincing the other side of the risk and exposure. The amount of insurance coverage also determines, including your own "under insured motorist" coverage.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: Do we need two separate demand letters ?

Sister and I were rear ended at a high rate of speed. She was my passenger. We were both injured and had medical treatment. We have decided to fire our lawyer due to lack of communication. We have also decided to negotiate with the insurance company ourselves. With that being said , do we need to... View More

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answered on Apr 3, 2023

Those are two different causes of actions, so two different demand letters, by the respective claimants only, would be better. But you definitely need an attorney. There are tons of PI lawyers, but on a rear ender with good liability, any decent lawyer should be able to handle it. Damages are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: i was in a three car accident

I was the last car and I could safely make the adjustments needed to avoid the accident but the car infront of the second car spun out of control and I tboned them who is at fault and should i get a lawyer to help me fight my case in court? Noone was seriously injured but we all went to the... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 23, 2023

You should definitely report the accident to your automobile liability insurance company who should appoint an adjuster and attorney to assist you.

Gathering and preserving evidence at this point is vital should a lawsuit be filed in the future.

It is unfortunately not uncommon for...
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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Constitutional Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can I challenge people to mutual combat if I loan them the nessicary protective gear and offer a waiver in TN?

Recently I was booted by my school, then told if I didn't sign an agreement to pay their parking fees they would keep the boot on my car. I'd like to challenge that staff member and campus officer to mutual combat via fisticuffs (with the nessicary PPE provided by myself).

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

No, it is illegal to engage in mutual combat in Tennessee, even if both parties consent to it. Mutual combat is considered a form of assault and is prohibited by law. Engaging in mutual combat can result in criminal charges and other legal consequences. Additionally, attempting to challenge a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: Hello, my name is Priscilla and I live in jacksboro tn, in apartment and I moved in December 2, 2019 and that following

Spring I started noticing black mold in my ceiling, shower stall and underneath my wall unit. Also notice when it would rain. That my ceiling fan would leak water through it. And I have to put a bucket down to catch the water from the ceiling we're it leaks. I brought this to my landlords... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 14, 2023

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal with the mold and health problems. I could only speak for the injury-related issues. A landlord tenant attorney should advise on issues related to the lease and habitability. You may... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: How hard is it to prove medical malpractice?

Stitch left in too long

Osteomyelitis

Spent almost 9 months in bed recovering

Had to have limb saving surgery

Have no guarantee it won’t come back at any time

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answered on Feb 9, 2023

Extremely hard. If you wish to pursue it, then gather all your medical records and bills, then contact a malpractice attorney. Just filing suit within 1 year of injury does not suffice, but requires many notices and an affidavit from a Doctor. Contact malpractice attorneys here on Justia to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: Can you sue another woman that has been living with your husband for 16 years a d sent him back home when he develops de

He is 81 a d seems to have dementia

She is rich a d lured him away

I never remarried or divorced.him

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answered on Dec 14, 2022

Alienation of Affections was thrown out as a Tort 50 years ago in TN. If another State has Jurisdiction then you might check into it. In any event you have waited too long, even for other causes of actions.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: This question has do with my child being hurt at school and knocked unconscious and the school haven't given me answers

I wanted to know what to do

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 7, 2022

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry your child was hurt. I hope they are okay. At this point, if you haven't already done so, you could reach out to personal injury attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. A law firm... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime for Tennessee on
Q: Calling people and telling lies in order to stop or ruin all my personal & business relationships. What can i do?

They have hacked my phone and have access to my contacts. They call my gas stations, bank, everybody. Even my friends from school. It's a crazy amount of funds and effort spent on a nobody like me. What course of action should be taken

Stanislav Kshevitskii
Stanislav Kshevitskii
answered on Nov 24, 2023

It is not clear from your question whether you know the names of individuals who have committed and continue to commit these actions. At the same time, you indicated that they make phone calls, respectively, it is possible to identify these persons by their phone numbers. Having determined the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Antitrust for Tennessee on
Q: What if I think my attorney made false payouts for a scene recreation and some other things what should I do?

Also I only received payment from one of the two people the owed in my injury settlement

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 9, 2023

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If they have receipts or invoices, those could help clarify expenses and the breakdown of disbursements in the file. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Tennessee on
Q: Why did authorities not contact my daughter emergency contact when she was arrested then found dead?

I would also like to know why they didn't have her evaluated when she asked to be evaluated? Why is she dead now? I can't get answers from anyone.. she was 22 years old she called for help that she was in danger and scared. They found her on the barge on the 21 of October please help me... View More

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answered on Nov 1, 2023

You are going to have to hire an attorney and an investigator in TN. Sorry but no other response is appropriate. Start here on Justia.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Tennessee on
Q: Can an officer testify that he was on the phone w/ someone who OBVIOUSLY was lying & I get convicted? Isn't that hearsay

A woman said that we were reloading suggesting that we were shooting at her and telling the officer on the phone this and he found out that it wasn't true. 10 officers held guns to our heads but had to let us go. Would this not be hearsay? The officer said that the woman was insistent that she... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2023

You have to cross examine the LEO when he testifies against you. Does not sound like heresay for all of those facts, but probably some of it is. Without an arrest I doubt enough damages exist for a civil rights suit. Some other lawyer might want to sue, but I would not.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Products Liability for Tennessee on
Q: TN code violations for corporation using deceptive acts of promising refunds in writing without ever paying???

Multiple promises in writing, asked Corp multiple times for transcripts, recordings & notes for all interactions with representatives that I supposedly had access to as customer, I have large amount of those interactions & asking to compare in order to solve who is at fault to no avail...... View More

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answered on Sep 25, 2023

That sounds like a potential breach of contract action on each refund. Possible class action. But it sounds like you have no evidence. Consult with an attorney. But be advised it may not be a TN jurisdictional matter.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Legal Malpractice for Tennessee on
Q: Four years ago or so i had got in a lil problem with an officer and also ambulance that had overdosed me.can i sue?

The officer had lied and the ambulance had no reason to give me a shot of ketamine im.i thought ambulance not allowed to do that and i feel like i was being sex trafficked or endanger and i never got charged with a crime.can i get a compensation.

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answered on Aug 22, 2023

I would talk to a civil attorney but I would say no.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Constitutional Law for Tennessee on
Q: 4th amendment violation? Worth legal pursuit?

Cops parked in the road I need to travel down to get home. They demand I tell them if I live there, (multiple houses on this road) I ask did something happen. He demands I show my license. I ask if I have been suspected of a crime, he said my failure to identify is suspicious and jerks my car door... View More

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answered on Jul 13, 2023

That would be a GTLA suit which few lawyers know how to file. It appears that you do not have any damages, so I do not recommend filing suit.

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