I am a veteran and receive my care at the local VA hospital. They made an error and injured me for life. Can I assert a medical malpractice claim against them, or are they protected from lawsuits because they are a government agency? The VA can be sued for medical…
I have been seeing a social worker for martial problems. The therapist asked me all sorts of questions about my sexual history and found out that I had been raped when I was in college and that I have had a bunch of issues with sex since then. He came…
I was raped. The police found the rapist and he is in jail. Can I sue him? Rape is a crime that will result in prison time but it is also what is known as a "tort." There are many different types of torts, but rape would be the civil…
I haven’t filed tax returns in over filed years – I have been working and making money but I just didn’t get around to filing the returns. I was hurt in a wreck and missed four weeks of work. You might, but if you push too hard you may…
I was in a bad car wreck. I had $100,000 in medical bills and missed fifteen weeks of work (I make $1200 per week as a plumber). I am probably going to have to have another surgery. My doctor also says I will have arthritis in my left leg for…
I was hurt in a car wreck. My left arm and leg were injuried. I don’t need surgery right now but who knows what will happen 10 years from now. Can I settle my case for my medical bills, my lost wages, and my pain and suffering and an agreement…
I was involved in a wreck with a big truck. I know I need a lawyer but I don’t know what lawyer to hire. What are the factors I should consider in hiring a personal injury lawyer? I suggest that you look our Legal Guide titled "How To Hire…
I was in a car wreck about 6 months ago. The other driver admitted fault. My medical bills are about $35,000. I have been released by my doctor. My lost wages are $12,000. How quickly will my case settle? At the outset you need to understand that your case may not settle…
I was hurt in a head-on automobile accident caused by a careless pick-up truck driver. The driver that crossed the centerline and hit me died in the wreck. Do I have legal rights against him even if he is dead? Yes. Although you can’t sue someone who is dead, you…
I was hurt in a car wreck in Carthage, Tennessee last year. I hired a lawyer one month after the wreck. She called me last week, and told me she forgot to file my lawsuit on time. She said he filed it late and hopes that the other side…