John A. Day's Answers

What can i sue for if my car was hit by a hit and run driver?

Pay no attention whatsoever to the out-of-state lawyers who attempted to answer this question. It is unfortunate that these lawyers simply guessed at the law of another state or offer no more help than say contact a lawyer. To the Ohio lawyer and the Illinois lawyer: I won't guess at the law of your state if you don't guess at the law of Tennessee. Fair deal? The two in-state lawyers gave you good advice.

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I need legal representation in a wrongful death lawsuit?

Your questions raise many more questions? Was your son a minor? Was your ex-husband supplying drugs to your son? What are the other factors you mentioned? Also, there is the practical issue - even if you could successfully sue your ex-husband, does he have resources to pay a judgment? You will have a difficult time finding a lawyer to sue your ex-husband (or anyone else) if there is no way for the lawyer to be paid for his or her time in bringing the case on your behalf.

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Can i sue for hair dye injury?

Another issue not raised by the other answers is the extent of the injury. Did you have any impact on your vision? Is it temporary or permanent? It will be very difficult to find a lawyer to help you on a contingent fee basis if your injury was a minor eye irritation. I agree with the other lawyers: most lawyers will be happy to discuss this with you and will not charge you a consultation fee.

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Slip and fall at a tunica casino

You should consult a Mississippi lawyer about this matter. Because the casino is in Mississippi, Mississippi law will apply and, in the event that a settlement is not reached, any lawsuit would have to be filed in Mississippi. In addition, the law of premises liability (which is what your case would involve) differs from state-to-state and a Mississippi lawyer will know the law of that state. Time deadlines apply for the filing of lawsuits in cases such as this. I do not know the...

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What is the process for obtaining your original medical records in the state of Tennessee from your physician?

You will never receive the original medical records from your physician - he or she will want to retain those and he or she has a right to do so. However, if you are an adult you have an absolute right to receive copies of your own medical records from your physician. To do so, you need to only request a copy and pay a fee for the copying expense. Many physicians will not charge a patient who wants a copy of his or her own records, but they have a right to charge a fee. The amount of fee is...

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My parked car as hit and I'm having problems with the at-fault insurance company getting my car fixed.

I suggest that you let your insurance company pay for it. Your company will pursue the matter with the insurance company of the at-fault driver and will collect your deductible for you.

Recently had car accident -- my fault. Worried my $100,000 personal injury coverage won't be enough. What should I do now?

You may wish to talk with a lawyer who will make sure that your insurance company will promptly evaluate and resolve for the claim for an amount less than or equal to your insurance policy limits. The cost will be relatively little and it will give you piece of mind.

How long does it take a lawyer to settle your car accident injury case in tn aftre you have been released.

This is not a very satisfactory action, but it depends. The biggest factor is whether there is any dispute over who has liability for the accident. The nature of the injuries make a difference. The insurance carrier and the amount of insurance coverage makes a difference. The size of the claim and the nature of the injuries makes a difference. The personality of the insurance adjuster makes a difference. If a lawsuit has already been filed the personality of the defense lawyer makes a...

Getting sued for a minor car accident a year ago. Advice?

The other lawyers are correct: send the papers to your insurance company immediately. The insurance company will hire a lawyer for you and that lawyer will defend you in the case. Of course, the fact that you were sued does not mean that the person who sued you will win. Your lawyer will help you and your wife present evidence to show your side of what occurred. Finally, under Tennessee law the other party had one year to sue you and your wife. The fact that they filed suit on the...

Can i sue a man that is in the military. I was hit head on by his car with his fiance driving- she ran a red light.

If the fiance was using his car with his permission his liability insurance coverage should pay if she was at fault and your fault, if any, was less than 50%. If she owns a car and has liability insurance it may also be available for this case. Finally, if you have uninsured motorist coverage it will pay to the extent that it is greater than the total of the other coverage. You need a lawyer to help you wade through this. Please remember that under Tennessee law (I assume that the wreck...