Q: My son sadly took his own life at the age of 17. He was seeing a therapist for some time. My exwife left multiple
Loaded guns unlocked in her bedroom. I believe she was completely negligent in doing this. States attorney is attempting to file reckless endangerment charges and one other charge. We had a verbal agreement since my son was 11 to have both guns and ammo locked up separately and our son not to have access to either. Obviously proving a verbal agreement isn’t going to happen she will just deny it. The fact he was in therapy I believe makes her negligent in his death. Is there anything I can do? Is there anything I should do? I’m still in shock over this situation and need some unbiased advice. Thanks
A: My deepest sympathies on your loss. There may be a potential civil suit you could bring against your ex wife depending on where the act occurred and who were the household residents where the event happened. Discuss with counsel in a free private phone call. Again my deepest condolences.
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