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Q: i need to know what forms have to be included when filing a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court?

i filed a tort wich is up soon, and now have found an attorney who will take my case. he will be filling it federally and told me i must file some paper work asap, he will be unavailable for a few weeks. so i need to file whatever papers before the tort runs out.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 28, 2015

Your lawyer should do your filings for you.

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Q: My bro was killed by fresno p d. He was shoot 5 times in the back. Corroner said it was homicide. Does my family have a ca
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Dec 13, 2011

maybe. your parents would need to contact a reputable california attorney. most consultations are free. i am sorry for the grief your family has. sometimes there aren't real good answers for why bad things happen. there may not be a valid case but a california lawyer will be best equipped to... View More

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Q: Looking for malpractice, wrongful death of my husband?

Dear Attorneys,

Do you take case on contingency?

After 5 months that my husband was hospitalized in Ronal Reagan Hospital, he died there.

I slept on a banch near him for these five months and hand recorded the horrible thing that went over ther.

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answered on Jul 7, 2011

I am sorry for your loss. I suggest that you perform an internet search for malpractice/worngful death attorneys in California. You can also look in the yellow pages or contact your local bar association for a referral.

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Q: What is a Hold Harmless Agreement? I have been asked to sign one in order to settle my survival/wrongful death claim.
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answered on May 26, 2011

A hold harmless agreement is essentially a document which establishes that whoever you are "holding harmless" (usually the defendant and his insurance company) you cannot sue in the future for any claims arising out of the same incident that caused the death. Whatever compensation you... View More

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Q: What should I do?

When my husband had a heart attack I told ambulance drivers to take him to a specific hospital. Instead they took him to a hospital further away, he died en route or right after they got there.

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answered on Jul 7, 2011

Please accpet my condolences, I suggest that you contact a California attorney to obtain and review the medical records to determine whether the delay caused your husband's death.

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