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it was a law sute over the death of their unborn child. she kept all the family records and he cant find any paper work on the case of the lawyers name the money was to be transfered to their account wednesday she has been brain dead for 3 weeks and was removed from life support and passed monday.... View More 
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answered on May 17, 2019
There are several ways to find a Case as there are only so many Clerks of Circuit Courts and Federal Courts in your area. But are you sure a suit was filed in the first place? There may have been a Settlement without filing suit. You could start by calling every lawyer in the area and asking.... View More
I was walking down the street. It was three girls in a car that I have known for years since 8th grade. And I stop messing with them every since May 2018 because they always jumping people and being in mess and when I told them, they wanted to fight me. Back to what I was saying, they jumped out... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2018
Can you sue? Yes. Can you win? That's the more difficult question. There are time limits from when you can file a lawsuit for assault/battery. Plus the facts of each case are different. Consult an attorney to determine your options.
Filed in lillonois, lived in Tennessee
answered on Jun 22, 2018
There's nothing wrong with a spouse suing for his/her loss of companionship in a wrongful death case and also bringing the lawsuit in the name of the estate of the deceased (as administrator or executor) for the benefit of the heirs of the decedent, which would include the spouse and the... View More
They were married 32 years and had 4 children. She never worked and appears to have a personality disorder.
answered on May 1, 2018
What is your question? If your question is do you have a cause of action against her, then the answer is no. She has the right to choose to divorce someone. I am so sorry about your brother. A love one's suicide is so hard. Mental illness was the cause of your brother's suicide, not... View More
My father killed himself in 2016. And I don't know the truth and I want to know if my stepmom or her family had anything to do with it. Also my great grandmother left savings bonds for me. And my stepmom will not give me anything of his or come up with my saving bonds. Also I'm not sure... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2017
You should consult a probate attorney. If your father left a will, you would have been entitled to notice of probate. If he didn't leave a will, you are entitled to a portion of his estate.
At 15 shestarted acting strange and after several tests they did a genetic test and said the blindness was caused from Battens Disease and that she would die before 19. She made it to be 17. Why did the specialists at Vanderbilt not check to see why she went blind cause if i had Known this then i... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2017
Generally they wouldn't do the tests because the treatment would likely be the same. However to give yourself closure --and as I may be wrong--contact members of the Tennessee Assn for Justice--they give free consultations. A grief counselor may help you process your natural but very heavy feelings.
answered on Aug 24, 2017
I believe so if the Medical Examiner/coroner or police believe they need one.
A target range insists that customers sign a waiver that if they are injured by anyone at the range, even employees, and even if ON PURPOSE (shot and injured or killed) that their heirs, family, friends and so forth will not sue the range for liability. Is that waiver/requirement even legal? How... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2017
Releases of liability generally enforceable to protect from liability for negligence. The release would not be valid to protect from intentional acts of the business or its employees. You are right to weigh carefully whether to sign a release.
Our 24-year-old granddaughter died of an alleged accidental OD, however she was forced into working as a Confidential Informant and details surrounding case very sketchy. Channel 4 I-Team did investigative piece that aired 6/2/17 which revealed that anyone who is on probation, per probation and... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2017
Unfortunately, you are past the statute of limitations. Even if you weren't I don't know that you would have a case, as there is a difference between moral and legal responsibility. For your own peace of mind contact a local attorney who handles police misconduct cases--find them through... View More
do we have any rights here? he was very sick and they got him to the hospital to late. I live in Tx. and this happened in Tn
answered on Mar 7, 2017
You'd want to contact the Tennessee Civil Liberties Union prison project, and find out the names of their "cooperating attorneys." They usually give free consults.
answered on Feb 1, 2017
Depends on their relationship to the decedent, and the law in Tennessee regarding their status. Suggest you contact a member of the Tennessee Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.
She started an injury case before she died
answered on Sep 28, 2016
The fall would be tough as there is caselaw saying that jerking stop and start motions are part of train (and bus) riding. The cellulitis can happen from many causes once you have a cut. I don't see it but it would certainly make sense in a death case for you to contact an attorney who is a... View More
Going through a divorce. Married less than two years. Wife took my 9yr old Springer Spaniel to vet for an ear infection and had him put to sleep without my knowledge or consent. Can I bring a lawsuit against her? Is this a felony or misdemeanor? Thank you.
answered on Sep 3, 2016
None of the above. If the dog went to the vet and was put to sleep I assume the vet had a reason. They aren't in the business of euthanizing dogs. She had equal right to the dog, so I don't see a suit. Even if you could bring one the law views loss of a pet as loss of the economic/market... View More
My 15 years old dog was taken out of my fenced in yard by animal control, but they left my four other dogs. She was very skinny, but she always ate. She was just old, and it was pretty obvious she was. They left no warrant or notice. It took me two days to even figure out she was in the pound... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2016
Technically they may have violated the law by taking property--even if they claimed it was due to emergency circumstances.
Suggest you see if there is an animal rights lawyer in yor state you can speak with. Groups dealing with animal protection issues would be the best source. Ideally, if... View More
Our family filed a claim against the state of tennessee for wrongful death. Our brother was allowed to die in prison, as a result of in-adequate medical attention. The claims commissioner along with the state attorney General has said that I cannot assist my mother who is feeble, with legal... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2011
The first thing to keep in mind is that the attorney general does not represent you, and are not in a position to give you legal advice. If your mother requests your help, you are certainly within your rights to assist her with understanding and completing legal documents. In Tennessee, a person... View More
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