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I am wondering what is TN laws on accidents where both parties have no insurance, the other parties filed in July 2014 for judgement against me for injuries. But at the time of accident he had no injuries at all. This accident happened in Memphis TN. I went to the court date today but the other... View More 
answered on Nov 19, 2014
You need to contact an attorney in Shelby County to represent you. Otherwise, you have the difficult task of having to defend yourself in court against someone who does have an attorney. Also, it may be that the other party was at least partially at fault for the accident, in which case you may... View More
I was working at a landscaping business when I had my right index finger smashed off on a log splitter. The Worker’s Comp. worker is not paying my wages, the owner is, and they will not pay for time off for doctor visits. Recently my co-worker informed me that the log splitter was repaired... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2014
You should contact a personal injury lawyer in your area. Depending on your jurisdiction and the date of your injury, there still may be time to file a lawsuit against the companies who provided the splitter, the splitter distributor and the manufacturer of the product were found it to be... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2014
It will depend on why she was paralyzed. Just because her treatment did not go well does not necessarily mean your vet was negligent. You will need another veternarian to examine your dog and the dog's medical records to determine if he/she thinks the first vet violated the standard of care... View More
we have rounds impacting on our property the noise level is so loud we cant go out of the house when the are shooting
do we have any recorse?
answered on Aug 28, 2014
You may be able to file a nuisance lawsuit against the shooting range. I recommend you contact a local attorney in your area. You might also consider addressing your concerns to the city or county commission. Towns have zoning laws that may prevent this type of activity.
I had a knee surgery in February. After weeks of therapy, it just wasn't getting any better. So, I returned to my Dr. and he suggested another MRI which showed my knee hadn't "healed properly" and suggested I have another surgery to remove my cartilage as was his original plan... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2014
having a second surgery does not result in double the recovery.
answered on Aug 5, 2011
It really depends on the severity of the case and what you want to accomplish. Some matters are better handled through the government regulating body. Cases that involve serious or life changing damages likely need the help of an attorney.
answered on Aug 5, 2011
It depends. What type of work did he do? Some work, like construction, does not require a 5 employee minimum. Also, if the injury was not your husband's fault he could bring a straight negligence claim.
answered on Jul 15, 2011
No. A civil warrant is a court document issued by General Sessions Court in Tennessee. it is the court designated for handling claims up to $25,000 without a jury. The use of the term "warrant" is similar to the term warrant used in criminal cases. However, the effect is very... View More
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