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2 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... Read 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.... Read 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... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
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... Read 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... Read 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).

James L. Arrasmith
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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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
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... Read 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

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
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... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Small Claims for Tennessee on
Q: I tripped over, and cut my toe open at a college campus.

I was delivering an order to my local college campus in TN and while trying to find the apartment number, in the middle of the walkway, I tripped. It looked like maybe 2 poles used to block vehicles from entering that specific path, but they were cut down to maybe 4 inches high. They were rusty,... Read more »

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Oct 1, 2022

You should take plenty of pictures from many different angles in the daytime to prove that this was a dangerous condition. That would prove negligence. The value of the case would depend on the damages. So you should do that, and then seek immediate medical attention so your injury can be... Read more »

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Small Claims for Tennessee on
Q: I tripped over, and cut my toe open at a college campus.

I was delivering an order to my local college campus in TN and while trying to find the apartment number, in the middle of the walkway, I tripped. It looked like maybe 2 poles used to block vehicles from entering that specific path, but they were cut down to maybe 4 inches high. They were rusty,... Read more »

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Sep 23, 2022

I would suggest you take pictures of your injury as well as the location. If you are needing medical treatment - I would report this to the school and its insurer. They may provide / pay for your medical care. If you are considering a legal route-- you should contact an attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law, Personal Injury and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: My husband works in downtown nashville in construction. He found all his equipment doused in port-a-potty water today

This was done by a different company maliciously against him specifically. His equipment is ruined and he unfortunately came into contact with the fecal waste. What can he do regarding this? He has evidence and samples to prove this was the case. Can’t find specific TN law or osha regulation for... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Aug 30, 2022

That is a possible Vandalism Criminal Charge. Call the Police. A civil warrant for Property Damage could be filed in General Sessions also. There may have been witnesses or even video. It will take admissible proof to go after them.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: My summons doesn't have a court date and it wasn't filled out by the sheriff is it still valid
Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Aug 29, 2022

Call the Court Clerk and find out when Court is. You can argue lack of sufficient process in Court. But prepare to defend yourself on the merits. A lawyer might help.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: Firefighter carry no apparatus with him on the fire truck is that negligent

Fire truck comes to the house won't come up the driveway because they said the truck was tore up headway for another truck to show up but already had called for him earlier three people it called for a 911 took him 20 minutes 30 minutes to get here in the fire station is only 1.2 miles away... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Aug 24, 2022

Possible negligence cause of action. But it is a Government Tort Liability Action, so few lawyers know what to do. No jury and a 1 year SOL, with with caps on damages. You will need other firemen to testify as experts.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Collections for Tennessee on
Q: Can I sue for stress, over a loan. Constant bereavement of phone calls?

Have a foot not healing from surgery, I think stress maybe a factor in it not healing

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 8, 2022

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You would need to check with a local attorney if the phone calls violate Tennessee collection laws in terms of hours, tactics, etc. and whether the conduct is egregious enough to rise to the level of mental... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: If I'm at fault and given a citation and I end up injured do I need a lawyer?

Was at fault given citation,. Ended up in a boot with 2 broken toes and foot fracture up 6 months healing. I know it's my fault just saying options on what to do tia

Courtney Cotter
Courtney Cotter
answered on Jul 18, 2022

If you have auto insurance you should reach out to your insurance provider to file a claim. You can also reach out to personal injury attorneys to see if anyone would be willing to represent you for your injury claim. You stated you were at-fault for the accident, how so? Simply receiving a... Read more »

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: If I'm at fault and given a citation and I end up injured do I need a lawyer?

Was at fault given citation,. Ended up in a boot with 2 broken toes and foot fracture up 6 months healing. I know it's my fault just saying options on what to do tia

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jul 18, 2022

For what are you seeking an attorney? Based on your post, I would seek an attorney to represent you and help you obtain the best result possible for the citation issued to you. If the accident occurred while you were working then you might have a workers' comp claim and an attorney... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: Good morning

I have a Question I was wondering if we won a malpractice lawsuit for my mother and decided not to pay her medical bills with the lawsuit money could we be held responsible for her medical bills and with the attorney get in trouble for us not paying the medical bills

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 29, 2022

This is something that your attorney is in the best position to answer. However, your question remains open for two weeks. The reason it would be difficult for other attorneys, Tennessee or otherwise, to answer is that they would not have information contained in your file. This could include the... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: Is jeep driver disease considered occupational injury from sitting in driver seat 11 hours a day as a truck driver
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 8, 2023

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This is something a workers' comp attorney would have better insight into than a personal injury attorney, the category under which the question is posted. One option is to try to arrange a free initial... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: I’ve had a lawyer filed a lawsuit for before the state deadline. Which was a year, I’ve been treating since the injury.

It’s has been 3 years of trying to treat injuries.

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on May 8, 2023

What is your question? Talk to your attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: Am I eligible for the current Facebook class action settlement?

I received a FB notice about this settlement: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation, Case No. 3:18-md-02843-VC, United States District Court for the Northern District of California. After several tries by phone & email, I cannot get a suitable answer to my question from their... Read more »

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Apr 28, 2023

https://www.facebookuserprivacysettlement.com/#home

Cut and paste this link - Review this page and then there is a link to fill in a claim.

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