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I am 8 months pregnant and last night I went to a restaurant and eat. I started drinking my water an a piece of glass cut my tongue.

Answered 6 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes you can sue but don't expect to receive alot of money.
Yes you can sue but don't expect to receive alot of money.

In the state of Tennessee if you let someone drive your vehicle and they cause a wreck and there limit is 250,000 , why would a lawyer settle for that

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
As a general rule in cases like this, the insurance will offer the policy limits of $250,000, which is all that they are liable for. You do have the option of going to trial and maybe get a judgement, say for $1,000,000. How will you get the $1,000,000? The Defendant probably doesn't have anything to satisfy the judgment or he might file bankruptcy. Additionally, you would have to go to South Africa to satisfy the judgment!... Read More
As a general rule in cases like this, the insurance will offer the policy limits of $250,000, which is all that they are liable for. You do have the... Read More

I grew up in a household where both parents were chronic smokers. I have Asthma, COPD, and Chronic Bronchitis. Is there legal protection?

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If you are asking me if you can sue your parents for causing this problems to you and your siblings, I have never heard about this happening and would hope that you would not want to sue your parents.
If you are asking me if you can sue your parents for causing this problems to you and your siblings, I have never heard about this happening and... Read More

Is she any way liable

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I don't understand the question because I don't know who "she" is in your question.
I don't understand the question because I don't know who "she" is in your question.

What will happen if I get sued?

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Part of your automobile insurance coverage is that the insurance company will provide you with an attorney to defend you. That attorney should be able to answer your questions.
Part of your automobile insurance coverage is that the insurance company will provide you with an attorney to defend you. That attorney should be... Read More

My mother is in A nursing home. She is bedridden and has had two unexplained fractures.i Is this a a case of negligence?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You need to hire an attorney who deals in cases against nursing homes.
You need to hire an attorney who deals in cases against nursing homes.

I got sick staying the Graceland Days inn in Memphis Ten. I filled a complaint they treated me rude I have pictures of dirty ac filters mold.

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You need to look for an attorney in the Memphis area that handles personal injury cases.
You need to look for an attorney in the Memphis area that handles personal injury cases.

I had a accident I was going 45 - 50 mph .it was raining hard and roads were slippery hit a tree and neither airbags deployed.

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Since it appears this was a single car accident in which you were the driver, I don't see where you have a cause of action against anybody. If you want to sue the car manufacturer because the airbags did not deploy, you would need to find an attorney who handles those kind of cases.
Since it appears this was a single car accident in which you were the driver, I don't see where you have a cause of action against anybody. If you... Read More

Slip and Fall

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You need to hire an attorney.
You need to hire an attorney.

Can I sue Tabasco company

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Go online and find a law firm who handles suing tobacco companies.
Go online and find a law firm who handles suing tobacco companies.

Changing attorney in middle of case

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The client is entitled to receive a copy of all documents related to the case, including a copy of the deposition. You would need to call around to schedule an appointment with another attorney to discuss possibly taking the case.
The client is entitled to receive a copy of all documents related to the case, including a copy of the deposition. You would need to call around to... Read More

Personal injury

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I don't see a question in your entry. However, you can sue him if you want.
I don't see a question in your entry. However, you can sue him if you want.

About liablity

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Of course they are trying to get out cheap. If you don't like what they have offered, then don't accept the offer.
Of course they are trying to get out cheap. If you don't like what they have offered, then don't accept the offer.

Can I sue my employer for emotional/ depression due to hostile work environment& not handling the issues pertaining to policies& procedures?

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If the students are causing the teacher to be emotionally sick, I think that it is time for the teacher to find a new occupation.
If the students are causing the teacher to be emotionally sick, I think that it is time for the teacher to find a new occupation.

Lawsuit trying to settle prior to court. Fell at a Luv's truck stop left wrist intra-articulate displaced distal radius fx had surgery with plate.

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I am assuming that you have an attorney and this question should be asked of your attorney.
I am assuming that you have an attorney and this question should be asked of your attorney.

I sued Jiffy lube for neglegance, however i dont have an attorney on the case. I need to know what to expect in court.

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Sorry, but their is no way that I can explain to you how to prepare for a trial, what might happen during the course of a trial and how to handle the situation.
Sorry, but their is no way that I can explain to you how to prepare for a trial, what might happen during the course of a trial and how to handle the... Read More

I just signed an contingency agreement.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes you can get out of the contract. However, whether you will owe the attorney the contingency amount depends on where in the process the  termiantion comes about and whether your termination of the contract was for cause or without cause.  Also, the least amount that you will still owe the attorney is for the amount of time that he/she has spent working.... Read More
Yes you can get out of the contract. However, whether you will owe the attorney the contingency amount depends on where in the process the ... Read More

If you are sexually assaulted, can you pursue a civil case against the man that did it without filing a criminal case?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You can file a civil suit if you want. However, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is one year. Additionally, you will need to find an attorney willing to represent you.
You can file a civil suit if you want. However, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is one year. Additionally, you will need... Read More

am i due compensation

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Can't answer this question in this forum. You need to speak with an attorney in your county.
Can't answer this question in this forum. You need to speak with an attorney in your county.

will i recieve settlement

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Can't answer this question in this forum. You need to speak with an attorney in your county.
Can't answer this question in this forum. You need to speak with an attorney in your county.

An ENT Doctor caused me to lose 1/4 of my ear drum, a large decrease in my hearing , another ent tells me he can do surgery but want restore hearing.

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I am assuming that you are asking if you have a case of medical malpractice. I can not answer this question in this forum as you will need to consult with an attorney in your county.
I am assuming that you are asking if you have a case of medical malpractice. I can not answer this question in this forum as you will need to consult... Read More

Can a lawyer in Tennessee (where we reside) represent us in a car accident which occurred in California?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
There is a process whereby a Tennessee license attorney (but not licensed in California) can make a special appearance to represent someone on a limited basis in California.
There is a process whereby a Tennessee license attorney (but not licensed in California) can make a special appearance to represent someone on a... Read More

hit by truck at work

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Your father in law has a workers compensation claim and there is a procedure that has to be followed. It is handled administratively through the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor and not through the courts.
Your father in law has a workers compensation claim and there is a procedure that has to be followed. It is handled administratively through the... Read More

Are there lawyers for someone injured in a jails custody?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
the only way to find an attorney is to just keep looking.
the only way to find an attorney is to just keep looking.

Medical miconduct/assault

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Sorry, to complicated to answer in this forum.
Sorry, to complicated to answer in this forum.
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