Q: what happens if someone is riding a motor cycle on the highway and is struck by a power line pole electricuted, boots bl
own off arm burned badly gets attorney turns down first offer of 750,000. then gets murdered before second offer
A: So long as the statute of limitations has not run on the claim (usually 2 years in Kansas and 5 years in MO), you should still be able to pursue and conclude the claim. A number of possible issues involved in a prior attorneys involvement. That should all be resolvable as part of resolving the underlying claim. You should be talking to a personal injury attorney right away about getting your claim resolved.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
A: I'm sorry for your friend's terrible accident and subsequent loss. The attorney handling the case should know what steps to take, including possible involvement of attorneys/family members handling estate, and what measures are necessary to preserve rights with regard to applicable statutes of limitation. It sounds like the case is somewhere beyond its preliminary stages, given the discussion of offers. However, if that is not the case, the attorney is probably mindful of any notice of claim requirements, if applicable, due to the involvement of a public utility. Good luck
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