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he was arrested and was in jail 3 years he admitted to participating in the murder, and was found not guilty. how do i go about starting a civil suit against him?
answered on Jul 8, 2017
When did you learn his identity? The statute of limitations may have run out. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More 
The reason why I did it it's because he's the mananger at the place where my girlfriend work and he was always behind her trying to get at her.and she told him to stop and he started sending her text messages afor days until I found out.my girlfriend was scared of losing her job and I was... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2017
You have the right to remain silent. It does no good when you go on websites and admit to the crimes of which you have been accused. Get a criminal defense attorney. Your girlfriend should make a complaint to the HR department and keep records of the text messages.
There was no will left by the deceased, who had no assets either, hence there was no elected beneficiary, no personal representative or administrator of will. Just immediate next of kin. Would the family member get in trouble for any HIPAA violation were he to share the medical records with an... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2017
The HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to the individually identifiable health information of a decedent for 50 years following the date of death of the individual. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/health-information-of-deceased-individuals/index.html. The person releasing the... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2017
No you cannot recover for pain and suffering for wrongful death in California. In California, you can recover the following damages for a Wrongful Death lawsuit:
1. The financial support, if any, that the Decedent would have contributed to the family during either the life expectancy that... View More
I've lived at this home for over 4 months and apparently the old tenant took the fence for some reason. I've asked the landlord plenty of times to fix the fence since I have two dogs (one is my service dog) and he is also charging me extra to have them on the property. Fence gate was... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2017
What does the lease say about the fence? How did your dog die? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
Is there a way to obtain court records from a wrongful death suit in California from approximately 35 years ago? My mother died (due to negligence) at Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, Ca. in 1973. There was a lawsuit (a class action lawsuit I believe) which was probably settled around 1977.... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2017
Court files from that long ago are stored at the Archives and Records Center in downtown Los Angeles. You will need the case name, case number or at least the names of one of the plaintiffs to locate the file(s). http://www.lacourt.org/generalinfo/Archives/GI_AR001.aspx
answered on Jun 2, 2017
You probably cannot. The persons who might have be able to make a claim would be your cousin's parents, brothers and sisters, and/or children. Most likely, the statute of limitations on such a claim would be two years. Any claims belonging to adults is probably expired. Claims belonging to... View More
my father in law was wrongfully convicted and given a life sentence he has been murdered while incarcerated for this crime. we may have proof he was wrongfully convicted. Can his name still be cleared.
My father in law was flown from Missouri to California after he was murdered in a Missouri State Prison. We were told that an autopsy must be performed by both states. Is this correct?
answered on Jun 1, 2017
Under federal law, CEOs of prisons may order an autopsy of an inmate if they died from murder, suicide, illness, accident or any unexplained death. http://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-18-crimes-and-criminal-procedure/18-usc-sect-4045.html
I'm not sure why California would conduct an... View More
answered on May 19, 2017
There is no maximum, except in medical malpractice cases, where the maximum "general" (non-economic) damages allowed is $250,000.
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answered on May 5, 2017
There are probably claims that the family of the person that passed can bring in this situation. Depending on the applicable state law, the chances of success may vary. You should speak with an attorney to help you sort this out and determine the best course of action. My office offers free... View More
they are just trying to say that he did it due to his record violence
answered on Apr 8, 2017
Yes, punitive damages are available when you can prove malice and intent in the killing. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
I was holding my dog in my hand
answered on Mar 15, 2017
Yes, you can sue for conversion of personal property and assault on you. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
The car was speeding
answered on Mar 11, 2017
You can report the incident to the police if you grabbed the license plate, and you can also sue for conversion of personal property if your dog was on a leash in your hand. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2017
Yes, so long as there is a factual or legal basis for the lawsuit. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
An auto dealership, under current federal law, is permitted to sell a used vehicle which currently has an open recall. However, given that the dealer could have looked up the VIN and determined that there was an open recall on the vehicle, would a jury determine that the dealer was negligent in... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2017
The disclosure in writing suffices. It potentially replaces the mistaken recall information provided by the salesperson, depending on the facts and whether fraud can be proven if a rarified situation applies here. Contracts are what count and should be read. More details are necessary to provide a... View More
my mom was riding her wheel chair and her back wheel got stuck and a train hit her, my sister had contacted a wrongful death attorney, while our father who has been married to her before i was even born, i am 27, and they only have been togewther 2 years out of all those years actually living... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
Contact your own attorney. Look for a member of CAOC. The attorney would have sent her a letter saying why he was dropping it.
The two men killed during a home invasion west of XXXX Monday morning were the robbers, according to the XXX County Sheriff’s Office, and the residents who shot them are missing. Deputies were called just after 10AM on a report of an attempted carjacking at a home at the west end of XXX Road.... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2017
See my answer to your identical question here. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications... View More
3 men tried to get in a home owner shoots from inside the house killing one in the driveway the other 2 fled the homeowner chased the and shot giving back and forth returns to the house and leaves hides for days then returns claiming self defence the 2 intruders stop at a gas station for help and... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2017
Depends on the scenario, were they armed etc. Why not get a consultation from your homeowners insurance if you are the property owner, if you are from the family of the criminals, contact an attorney who gives free consultations.
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