Q: Can I file a wrongful death suit on behalf of one parent even if the other parent refuses to do so?
A: If you are a child of the person who died, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit for the loss of your parent. In such a suit, all people who are legally allowed to be parties must be part of the case. Even if such a person does not want to participate and refuses to be a plaintiff, they can be added anyway, so the lawsuit can proceed to settlement or judgement.
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A: A family member can open a wrongful death claim. You should contact an attorney for free to go over other details and timing of incident to facts of this case.
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A: One parent can sue for wrongful death of a child. If the other parent doesn't want to be a plaintiff, that parent has to be named as a defendant so that their interest can be adjudicated in the suit. "You" cannot file on behalf of a parent unless "you" are an attorney.
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