My child was killed by a drunk driver. He was 10 years old. I want to file a lawsuit. His no-good father, who never paid child support as ordered by the court and did not visit my son for the for the five year period after our divorce, says he…
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Can I Sue the Soccer Referee or Baseball Umpire?
My daughter was hurt in a soccer game because the ref refused to reign in a reckless player on the opposing team. Can I sue? My son is devastated because he was improperly called out on strikes by a blind umpire. Can I sue? Setting aside the merits of these…
Can I Sue My Child’s Foster Parents?
My child temporarily went into the Tennessee foster care program. While she was in the care of her foster parent the foster parent ran a red light and my child was severely injured. Can I sue the foster parent for harming my child? In Tennessee you cannot sue the foster…
Understanding Claims Relating to Children
INJURY TO A CHILD: 1. My child has been injured. How long do I have to bring a lawsuit on behalf of my child? Answer: Under the law in Tennessee, there are time limits on which any person can bring a lawsuit against another. The general rule is that a…