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What can be done if there are riots and a prison inmates dying everyday inmates hanging themselves and the jail itself looks bad

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
Can't help you. You need to go to the Department of Corrections or the Tennessee legislature.
Can't help you. You need to go to the Department of Corrections or the Tennessee legislature.

How long do I have to file a Wrongful death suit?

Answered 7 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
As a general rule, the statute of limitations is one year from the date of death but there are exceptions under certain circumstances which might shorten or lengthen that.
As a general rule, the statute of limitations is one year from the date of death but there are exceptions under certain circumstances which might... Read More

Do I have a case

Answered 7 years and a month ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
yes you may nave a case. Discuss in private with counsel. 
yes you may nave a case. Discuss in private with counsel. 

My fiance was killed in a accident at work in April 2018.

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
Yes, a workers compensation claim for benefits can be filed against the company for his death. However, only "dependents" can receive benefits. These are wife, husband, child, mother, father, grandparent, sister, brother mother-in-law and father-in-law. Because you are not married, then you will not be able to file a claim for benefits.   ... Read More
Yes, a workers compensation claim for benefits can be filed against the company for his death. However, only "dependents" can receive benefits. These... Read More

Is my siblings entitled to money from a wrongful death dad in the state of Tennessee

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
If you already have an attorney in the wrongful death case, then you should ask that attorney those questions because he/she should know. If you do not have an attorney, then call me and I will try to explain.
If you already have an attorney in the wrongful death case, then you should ask that attorney those questions because he/she should know. If you do... Read More

How do I get evidence of phone calls e.mails from a attorney that I had looking over a suit?

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
Here is the Tennessee statute that addresses the statute of limitations in health care liability actions: (a)(1) The statute of limitations in health care liability actions shall be one (1) year as set forth in § 28-3-104. (2) In the event the alleged injury is not discovered within such one-year period, the period of limitation shall be one (1) year from the date of such discovery. (3) In no event shall any such action be brought more than three (3) years after the date on which the negligent act or omission occurred except where there is fraudulent concealment on the part of the defendant, in which case the action shall be commenced within one (1) year after discovery that the cause of action exists. T.C.A. § 29-26-116. Also, there are very strict requirements for pre-suit notification to health care providers and if you do not follow them, your case will be dismissed.   ... Read More
Here is the Tennessee statute that addresses the statute of limitations in health care liability actions: (a)(1) The statute of limitations in... Read More

medical practices

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
I would need to know more facts to answer the question. Call me on my cell phone and I will see if I can help you.
I would need to know more facts to answer the question. Call me on my cell phone and I will see if I can help you.

My son was shot 5 times by a state trooper. I need a lawyer to go with me to consultation.

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
I am not given the info as to where you live. I live and work in the middle Tennessee area. Call me if this ocurred in this area. If not, then contact an attorney in your area.
I am not given the info as to where you live. I live and work in the middle Tennessee area. Call me if this ocurred in this area. If not, then... Read More

What do I do with the records showing he was confused?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
You have the category as "wrongful death", which I assume that "he" (whoever that was) died. I am also assuming that you are in some way blaming the hospital for his death. Without knowing what the cause of death was, not sure whether he was walking or not played a role in his death.
You have the category as "wrongful death", which I assume that "he" (whoever that was) died. I am also assuming that you are in some way blaming the... Read More

do u have to pay for an autopsy in soddy daisy,TN if u suspect foul play in your mothers death?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
Unless you can find a qualified doctor who is willing to do it for free, if you want an  autopsy done, then you are going to have to pay for it.
Unless you can find a qualified doctor who is willing to do it for free, if you want an  autopsy done, then you are going to have to pay... Read More
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