I live in Tennessee. I was sexually abused by a neighbor when I was 15. I am 17 now. Can I still sue him? Yes. Tennessee law requires that you file suit before your 19th birthday. The failure to file suit by your 19th birthday will result in a loss of…
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Rights of Sex Abuse Victims
I was sexually abused for five years by my step-father, staring when I was 5 years old. I am 18 years old now. Can I sue him for what he did to me? Yes. Under Tennessee law sexual abuse is the tort of battery and the tort of outrageous conduct. However, you must file suit…
Can My Wife Be Sued for Killing Her Father Even Though She Has Not Been Charged With A Crime?
My wife is suspected of killing her father. She did not do it, but the police are continuing to investigate the crime and she has been told she is a suspect. She has not been charged with any crime. Now, her mother and her sister say they are going to…
Child Sexually Abused by Neighbor
I just discovered that my daughter was sexually abused by a adult neighbor. What can I do about it? First, you should call the police and report that a crime has occurred. Cooperate fully with the police department. Second, you should take your child to a doctor for an examination.…
I Got Beat Up. Can I Sue the Jerk that Did It?
A guy I knew beat me up and broke my leg. I have missed time from work and have several thousand dollars worth of medical bills. This happened at his house and I know he has homeowner’s insurance. Can I sue him and get the homeowner’s insurance to pay? The…