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My wife attempted suicide in TN and is now medically cleared. They want to involuntarily commit her. Is this mandatory in TN?
answered on May 22, 2018
No but you want to have an attorney who handles commitment/mental health issues.
answered on Apr 2, 2018
There are a number of statutory considerations for minor settlements. One issue is whether the amount is greater than 10,000.
http://butlervinesbabblaw.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-minor-settlements/
Something, whether a trust, or other fiduciary protection is needed for amounts over... View More 
I often run on Knox Co/TN roads where there are no sidewalks and no shoulder. If you go off the edge of the road you'll literally drop off into a deep ditch. As I run into oncoming traffic I am often met by vehicles that do not give me any space. Sometimes, because of the narrow road and... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2018
You know I have heard this 3 foot rule too but I am not aware of it being the law. There is a link on the State's website to pedestrian law. I am copying the link below. Pedestrians have the right of way in many circumstances. But pedestrians must follow the "rules of the road" as... View More
He was at fault, he said so and officer said so. My insurance was cancelled without me knowing. So at the time I had no insurance. Will I get my damages paid for by the other guys insurance
answered on Feb 26, 2018
Yes. If the accident was the other driver's fault, and if the other driver had insurance at some point, the other insurer may be liable to pay for your damages.
She had her left turning signal on and went into the left turning lane...then she put on her emergency flashers and did a hard right turn, while she was in the left lane and hit me while i was on my motorcycle in the right lane...i just need to know if i have a strong case
answered on Feb 20, 2018
If you received a new or worsened injury you would have a viable claim depending on the extent of the injury.
The original settlement was in 2011 stating medical injuries covered for life. Now that I need medical attention for those injuries the Insurance company can't find a physician that will take me as patient so they asked me for medical settlement. What should I do?
answered on Feb 2, 2018
Can you find a Doctor? It would be hard to value without understanding your injury and need for treatment.
answered on Feb 1, 2018
The Tennessee Division of Environmental Health may be a good start.
They intentionally turned out the security lights and didn't patrol the parking lot, even after it started to get foggy.
My wife's grandmother died the same day, so it was an emotionally taxing day.
I tried to reason with them, but they will not budge. I'm so pissed... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2018
Would you win? Who knows. You may have a case for negligence and other tort claims against the hotel. But you would have to prove that they didn't provide proper security or were otherwise negligence and that they breached their duty of care and caused you to suffer damages.
This boy had tried to pick a fight with my son at school, earlier in the day. My son told this boy that he didn't want to fight him. But apparently the boy couldn't let it go, so he sucker punched my son in the face while he was exiting the bus.
The boy that hit my son received... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2018
You should consult an attorney and consider filing delinquency charges against the child.
Me and my boyfriend of 8 years from North Carolina December 2016 we have two children out of wedlock we have decided to split up well I'm doing so took off with my two kids back to North Carolina I want to know what my legal rights are he has to give them back correct? My daughter is also in... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2018
I am sorry you and your family are going through this. There are not enough details set out to give you a meaningful response. I would make sure the children do not miss school- whether it is an enrollment in N.C or Tenn.
Your boyfriend and you will need to work through visitation,... View More
I was driving a rental and from what it looks like it’s gonna be totaled and I’m still hurting what can I do to go after that guy the officer told me when she saw me at the hospital she gonna lock him up! I need to go back to the doctor
answered on Jan 18, 2018
Several issues here. 1) you have a personal injury claim you can pursue against the other driver. For your medical bills if you have health insurance this should cover your bills until you can resolve your claim with the other driver or the insurer for the other driver. You may also have... View More
I let my friend borrow my car. I don't have insurance. I'm not sure about him. And I told him to have it back by a certain time and he didn't have it back by then. So would that be consider stolen? He wrecked the vehicle. Who is responsible for damages? And who will receive the... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2018
The owner has a penalty for no insurance. They will also try to hang the damages from the crash on you, though you shhould try to get him in on that.
answered on Dec 21, 2017
If you mean issue a birth certificate, then yes. The mother cannot opt out of having a birth certificate issued.
My son is also special needs....autistic.his case worker knew exactly what went on and tried to act like she didnt.he was punched in the face,choked and had his head put thru the wall
answered on Dec 12, 2017
Yes, Contact a member of the Tenn Trial Lawyers Assn/Assn for Justice or contact the Tennessee Civil Liberties Union, get the names of "cooperating attorneys" for state related injuries.
Can I file a workers comp claim and file a separate personal injury claim against the location company. I broke Radial Head and 1 other bone in elbow so I have 60% mobility in right arm I am right handed. Back at work under restrictions of 1 pound or less. Still under doctors care. The... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2017
Worker's compensation is the exclusive remedy for claims against your employer. If your injury happened on a construction site- the general contractor is protected as well- you would be entitled to worker's compensation benefits only- medical benefits, temporary and permanent disability... View More
They say they won't pay because he was in the middle lane and gps says he traveled 300 ft. There were 3 l anes. Right lane went straight only. middle lane had an option of left or right (non stop), and left lane turned left only. There was no traffic light or stop sign. It is a continuously... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2017
I am not sure I fully understand this. First of all a GPS is not particular accurate. I am wondering if you are talking about an onboard computer. If the police officer noted the other driver as "at fault" I am wondering what the insurance company is doing or how the insuranc company... View More
This is also a worker's comp case. Shouldn't my previous employer's insurance cover it since the accident happened in a work vehicle? Also, I don't recall ever giving a police statement and I never received a copy of the accident report. Also, I had some open fractures to my... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2017
I agree with you based upon the facts you have given. After an accident you have to submit a proof of financial responsibility form with the state indicating you had coverage. I am hoping this is as simple as submitting proof to the state. But you have several issues going on. You may have a... View More
The motorist turned into me (she said she had a green turn signal) while I had a green light to go straight through the intersection. There are no witnesses and the police report reflects both of our accounts of what happened (she was cited for no license or insurance but no fault was placed for... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2017
You should talk to an attorney. There are several issues that make your case more complicated. 1. It is a uninsured motorist claim. 2. It sounds like there may be some contest as to liability by the defendant and the uninsured motorist carrier. 3. You mention you had significant injuries. There... View More
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