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answered on Aug 24, 2016
Depends what it is--if it's a dving board that breaks (and it's not roped off) yes. If it's part of the pump system that says "employees only" and someone decides to take a peak and gets hurt, no.Suggest that if the person has an injury they need to 1)have someone photo... View More 
died before the lawsuit was settled, and lived in the state of California. I live in Tenn. I was named successor in interest over my brothers Lawsuit. He died on 11/27/2015 while Tn inheritence tax was in effect, The total amount I received was 28658.69. I plan on deducting 4500. for an expense he... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2016
your lawyer should be able to answer that. The law of the state where the estate is governs. Also note generally the claims of injury cases are not subject to state or federal taxes, and hopefully your lawyer worked the wongful death/survival claims in a way that gives the best bounce. But you... View More
The person I purchased it from assured me if there was a problem they would take the puppy back and refund my money. Now they are saying they don't think they should. Can I take any kind of legal action to make them take the dog back and refund my money as they said they would?
answered on Aug 16, 2016
If they said they would then it's something you can take them to small claims for--ask for costs of keeping the dog or they take dog back.
My elderly dad's neighbor has several security cameras pointed directly on his yard. Daddy hates it.
answered on Aug 16, 2016
Probably not illegal--tacky, but not illegal. But ask cops, a local attorney.
The other driver was in fault and died at the scene I would call driver 2. But driver 1 did not have a valid license and was not in fault according to the officer and insurance, the car was his mother. It has been 7 days later and no warrant has been filed and the officer said he would. Waiting,... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2016
Maybe he changed his mind. Like when an officer says he'll issue a citation and doesn't--isn't necessarily bad.
They say they will not unless I do all the leg work for them.
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answered on Apr 18, 2016
Rooms To Go should be more gracious and forthcoming in repairing or replacing the mailbox. However, if Rooms To Go is willing to foot the costs - it may be worth it to do the leg work to get your mailbox in order. It is not worth the cost or hassle to take this matter to smalls claims court or to... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2016
A defamation case or claim is quite difficult and complex. There are two ways to view any case including a defamation case: 1. Legal Cause of Action; and 2. Practical Cause of Action. If the elements of a legal case can be alleged and proved, then an action of defamation can be pursued. Each... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2016
You asked an excellent question. The amount that you will be paid or that you will receive will depend on the terms and payments. You should discuss this with your attorney or you may want to hire an attorney to review the settlement. It may be beneficial to have the payments over a period of... View More
We were at our local bank early this week and the employees asked for us to bring our hoverboard in so they could ride it. So today we brought it in and one of the employees was riding it and they feel backwards and hit their head. We called an ambulance and they took her to the hospital for a... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Anyone can sue, but generally negligence has to be proven. You may want to report it to your insurance and/or consult a lawyer.
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Permission. ..what are the laws in tn for this...All the blood test aren't back not sure if drugs or alchohol were involved..As of yet...but is there a law to prosecute because she was a minor?
answered on Nov 16, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. It's not clear what happened here. Talk to an injury lawyer about the details.
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Dr wanted me to file workman's comp so it could be denied or accepted before he treated me. He stated insurance company could sue him if this was not done and it was determined to be work related. Emailed request to my employer and was told, this was my problem not workman's comp. I took... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2015
A local wokers' comp lawyer can review and advise.
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He didnt do anything intentionally to provoke this incident & has been to the ER TWO TIMES, HIS ENTIRE FACE & HEAD IS STILL SWOLLEN. I KNOW HE HAS TO HAVe tremendous discomfort.
I work for a law firm in Georgia and we represent a client in Georgia who was injured at a business located in Tennessee. We are needing to make a request for the business to provide us with their insurance information. What code would I use when writing the demand letter to the business?
answered on Sep 17, 2015
You should ask a lawyer you work for. In many states, there is no requirement to reveal that information unless a lawsuit is filed or a subpoena is served.
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Me and husband moved into our home and my husband introduced himself to this neighbor and she rushed out claiming the front of my home is hers and parked all her cars in front. At that time we have made no contact with her and since then she started using an intruder alarm every time I'm... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2015
Talk to a local lawyer to see if you can get an injunction, whether she is violating laws (noise restrictions) and other options.
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They will have to keep my truck % or 6 days. Shouldn't they get me a rental car while my truck is being fixed?
answered on Sep 17, 2015
You can certainly ask them for one.
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Medical Files . What are my legal rights here, I'm owed over 23k , they were to match so really over 50k . I have been pushed out as a member as well, I'm too sick to attend , or fight them. I'm a transplant patient /Surviver.
answered on Sep 9, 2015
Have you thought about going to see a local attorney for a full discussion? Start with that.
I was just accused of watching pornography at work by a supervisor. He brought the accusation to the head of the company, as well as accusing me of other things. The ceo and HR called me in and searched my computer finding nothing and are refusing to show supposed proof even though there is none.... View More
If it has been over a year since I fell it has broke discs f1 threw f6 in my mid upper back
answered on Aug 4, 2015
There are strict deadlines for making legal claims. In many states, those deadlines are much shorter for claims against public entities and employees. Talk to a local injury lawyer ASAP to see if you have a viable claim.
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as i got out of a car at a resturant my foot caught on the concret slab that stops the car from running in building and i fell backward on avement hittin my head arm wrist and hand all on right side of my body..ambulance came and i went to ER
answered on Jul 14, 2015
Not enough information to say. You may have a case if you can show the owner of the property allowed a dangerous condition to exist. Talk to a TN injury lawyer to see if you have a viable claim. Injury lawyers offer free consultations, so there is no obligation.
The lawsuit was settle 9/28/20008. I was paid my portion. The attorney got her portion, and the amount for the medical bills is in a bank account held by the attorney.
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