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What kind of law suit should I file if a OBGYN medical practice caused me to miscarry my child?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You must have medical proof in the form of testimony from another doctor that the pap smear is what caused the miscarriage. You will need to consult with an attorney in your county who does medical malpractice (now called health care liability actions).
You must have medical proof in the form of testimony from another doctor that the pap smear is what caused the miscarriage. You will need to consult... Read More
Can't help you. Your are going to have to do the research yourself to try and find an attorney. Look for a personal injury attorney.
Can't help you. Your are going to have to do the research yourself to try and find an attorney. Look for a personal injury attorney.
The program can impose whatever reasonable and necessary punishment is required, including imposing punishment for inappropriate language. 
The program can impose whatever reasonable and necessary punishment is required, including imposing punishment for inappropriate language. 

i,ve already divorcee has retired and marry again am i entile to anything

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You would need to look at the divorce papers to see what, if anything, your are entitled to.
You would need to look at the divorce papers to see what, if anything, your are entitled to.

What lawyers I need to sue the police department

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
In some circumstances, a search warrant is not needed to conduct a raid and the search of the house. If this is the case then you have no case.
In some circumstances, a search warrant is not needed to conduct a raid and the search of the house. If this is the case then you have no case.

What is a small claim exactly? Is there such thing as any other claim?

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
"Small claims" generally refer to the jurisdictional limits of courts. For instance, with some exceptions, the jurisdicational limits for General Sessions Courts in Tennessee is $25,000. This means, that the court can award up to $25,000 in damages. If you are wanting damages of more than $25,000 then you have to file suit in either Circuit or Chancery Court.... Read More
"Small claims" generally refer to the jurisdictional limits of courts. For instance, with some exceptions, the jurisdicational limits for General... Read More

Does this constitute Illegal search and seizure?

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Any attorney in the county where you live should be able to assist you.
Any attorney in the county where you live should be able to assist you.
My opinion is that you do not have a case for "wrongful arrest". The reason for that is public officials, like the judge,  are performing a public duty/function and have either absolute or qualified immunity. Beyond that, I can only recommend that you consult with an attorney in your area to get his/her opinion.... Read More
My opinion is that you do not have a case for "wrongful arrest". The reason for that is public officials, like the judge,  are performing a... Read More
You have to deal with the jail in getting them back.
You have to deal with the jail in getting them back.

I was asked to move from HUD housing without a good reason and I feel discriminated against do I have a case?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
See my answer to this same question that you asked previously.
See my answer to this same question that you asked previously.

Loan places

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I am not aware of any privacy laws that would prohibit a first loan company from calling and asking a 2nd loan company if you have a loan with that 2nd loan company. It would be up to your agreement with the 2nd loan company as to whether they would tell the 1st loan company anything. ... Read More
I am not aware of any privacy laws that would prohibit a first loan company from calling and asking a 2nd loan company if you have a loan with that... Read More

How hard is it to get your birth name changed?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can file a petition in the circuit/chancery court of the county where you live to change your name.
You can file a petition in the circuit/chancery court of the county where you live to change your name.

Who can I go to for help regarding my son in york county prison

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The only ones who can help him are the prison officials.
The only ones who can help him are the prison officials.

Can my child be tested via blood and police breathalizer at school without my permission, or knowledge

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would suggest that you need to speak with an attorney in your county.
I would suggest that you need to speak with an attorney in your county.

Is it OK for officers to enter your home without a warrant or invitation?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to contact an attorney in your county that handles civil litigation.
You need to contact an attorney in your county that handles civil litigation.
You'll need to hire an attorney in your hometown to assist you.
You'll need to hire an attorney in your hometown to assist you.

Is being tasied while hand cuffed against the law?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
No you do not have a lawsuit. The police have the discretion to use tasers or not, depending on the circumstances, even if you are handcuffed.
No you do not have a lawsuit. The police have the discretion to use tasers or not, depending on the circumstances, even if you are handcuffed.

I feel that I was truly treated unfairly by Teir-one orthopedic drs

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You would need to find an attorney who handles medical malpractice in your county.
You would need to find an attorney who handles medical malpractice in your county.

Can an attorney help with CPS and civil rights

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I do not handle this type of case. Sorry
I do not handle this type of case. Sorry

Eligible to apply to a private school

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You have no right to make the  private school take her. It is the schools choice to take her or not.  The school is not denying your daughter an education because you can always send her to a public school. 
You have no right to make the  private school take her. It is the schools choice to take her or not.  The school is not denying... Read More
I don't think that this is covered by HIPPA law.
I don't think that this is covered by HIPPA law.

Sue electric for defamation

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Under the Fair Debt Collection Act, you need to contact each of the credit reporting agencies and challenge any negative entry on your credit history. You can sue if you want but you have to find an attorney who is willing to represent you in this matter.
Under the Fair Debt Collection Act, you need to contact each of the credit reporting agencies and challenge any negative entry on your credit... Read More
Courts will not get involved until the school board has had an opportunity to resolve issue. Need to take this issue up with the schoolboard.
Courts will not get involved until the school board has had an opportunity to resolve issue. Need to take this issue up with the schoolboard.

If my husband, soon to be "ex", sends me offensive pornographic texts, is that against the law in TN?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Not sure but it would at least constitute harrassment. Contact the police department and see what it says. This at least might scare him.
Not sure but it would at least constitute harrassment. Contact the police department and see what it says. This at least might scare him.
Don't use the floor buffer to avoid hurting your child.  Contact the department of labor.
Don't use the floor buffer to avoid hurting your child.  Contact the department of labor.