Asked in Civil Rights and Wrongful Death for California

Q: If i want to reopen a case that Was dismissed .

My mom had a case against the sherrifs department for the death of my brother, she was not able to put forth her full attention as she has been devistatef from all of this. The case was dismissed but i feel it should be reopened

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Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
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  • Consumer Law Lawyer
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Sorry about the death of your brother. If your mother was represented by an attorney in the prior case, the attorney should have seen to everything about the case. A lot depends on the "dismissal" whether this was ordered by the Court (not much chance to revive) , or voluntarily done by your mother. You may have your own case, so you should consult with a local attorney who deals in Personal Injury or Wrongful Death, and Government claims. Do not delay, there are short statutes of limitation on these cases.

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