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Q: If an elderly person died in an Oklahoma jail without being sentenced can the jail be sued?
Scott Martin Hendler
Scott Martin Hendler
answered on Dec 20, 2024

Depending on the facts and circumstances the answer is yes. But this is a fact specific situation and not all such cases (or even most) are viable lawsuits.

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Q: When a person passes away from Asbestos, is there any way to find out whom they made there beneficiary?
Scott Martin Hendler
Scott Martin Hendler
answered on Dec 20, 2024

When someone dies from an asbestos related disease, who they made the beneficiary of his or her estate will be in the Will if the person had one. But that does not exclusively determine who has a right to sue for the death. The law of the state where the death occurred establishes the right of who... View More

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