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I have a close friend who's healthy 12 year old son was found dead, face down in a bathtub of water, with his pants down while in the custody of foster care. Her story is unimaginable. The autopsy states the cause of death was undetermined... There was incorrect information regarding the... View More 
answered on Dec 31, 2018
It is highly doubtful that you are going to be able to adequately investigate a death from 17 years ago. You can try to get the body exhumed and hire a pathologist to perform an autopsy. Be prepared to spend about $10,000, at least. Whatever that determines may lead you to other lines of inquiry... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2018
Good question to ask the hospital, the nurses, the doctors. I would imagine that it lasts until revoked, but the hospital will have a more knowledgeable answer.
I had got hit with lightning but have a lightning rod of the proper person going into right derection in what I wanted to no who could destroy my life in all the ways like they truly did ya it's tru but haven't now till now thanks have a nice day
answered on Dec 18, 2018
Very unclear what happened. If someone installed a lightning rod improperly, and you were injured as a result, you might have a claim. Consult with a knowledgeable PI attorney to a detailed evaluation of exactly what happened to you.
A person continually goes missing over 2 years, is controlled with drugs, sold it's finally found by the police and described as a victim of human trafficking.The district attorney blames the victim citing sheet and should not have gotten into the position she's in at that... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2018
Not sure this is a question but it's up to the authorities to investigate or journalists, but only the DA and police can charge anyone.
Filling to get signatures can the pi testify in court to their discussion they had with informants? Some did have depositions, others did not but 13 Witnesses have died on this case prior to trial. The case has run out of witnesses for the plaintiff as the remaining until too afraid to appear in... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2018
Yes. Prior statements to others can come into evidence through applicable hearsay exceptions.
The original attorney is fired for this reason but new attorney States LA Superior Ct requires retaining this expert, friend of the defendent,opened rehab together, supports dependent in wrongful death. Dependent w/o license has sober companions provide drugs/alcohol. After 7 months of no MD txt... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2018
It may be if the case is ready for trial and the expert was listed. It may be possible to petition the court to get that permitted but you need to sit down with the lawyer on this.
answered on Jan 11, 2019
You could consult with another attorney in California.
Tim Akpinar
Also if people sentenced to LWOP qualify for the new Bill under The Felony murder Rule sb1437?
As for as for the Habeas under ( Banks & Clarks) is to take away LWOP for someone that according to the Police reports was presented but not the active shooter or Big participant in any crime?
answered on Dec 7, 2018
You should re-post this under criminal law or criminal defense. Wrongful death is a civil law issue.
after the car maker?
answered on Dec 4, 2018
There is no such thing as a driverless car. There are cars which try to operate without as much human intervention, but humans are still "in control" and can intervene when appropriate. In other words, you sue the driver and owner of the car, as well as the manufacturer/ distributor/... View More
This was a wrongful death suit for my biological father that was filed in Arkansas, I live in California. His name is not even on my birth certificate. I do not want anything from him but the lawyer from Arkansas wants me to sign paperwork stating I do not want any of the money. I think this is... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2018
You would have to consult with an Arkansas attorney about that. However, even if you could be included, the value of your case would be tremendously adversely affected by the lack of relationship between your father and you, at least that is how it would work out in CA.
end of the year, can I sue for loss of income?
answered on Nov 19, 2018
Yes, but it will be harder to prove. Insurance companies, jurors, will be more skeptical. This is not a do it yourself project. Call an attorney. Consultations are free.
answered on Nov 5, 2018
Yes, with documents, photographs, videographic evidence, witness testimony, expert witness testimony, and by a preponderance of of the evidence. A wrongful death case is not a DIY project. Consult with an attorney.
answered on Oct 15, 2018
More info needed
Was driver under influence?
Did he ever have CDL?
Why was lic taken away? Or never licensed?
If already sentenced it might be late to ask the question...
I assume lawyer was appt’d For him.. who knows all facts. You should pose questions to that lawyer
answered on Oct 12, 2018
No. Wrongful death is a case brought by the family members who have lost the love, comfort, society and affection of the decedent. A survivor's action is brought on behalf of the estate of the decedent for the decedent's own damages that "survive" the decedent's death.... View More
daughter died in motorcycle crash while visiting Idaho. we live in california, driver lives in n. dakota.
answered on Sep 29, 2018
You need an Idaho attorney. Although you could file in Federal Court in Boise or Pocatello based on diversity jurisdiction. If you chose that, any attorney admitted to the 9th Circuit (of which California is a part) could represent you. This is not a do it yourself project.
answered on Sep 24, 2018
You can sue in Small Claims for the value of the dog based upon negligence of the driver. However, if your dog was off leash and running in the street, expect any claim to be reduced by your proportion of comparative fault, which will be extensive.
someone passed away and it was casued by another vehicle hitting them and my vehicle hit that vehicle, im being blammed for the entire cause of accident and i was a victim myself and injured the car which caused accident didnt get held accountable at all and the first officer on scene was a off... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2018
much more info needed
be careful what you post as anyone can see it.
you have a right to change lawyers.
what courthouse are you in?
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Officers were warned by both resident's and landloRd that my dog is aggressive towards yelling and guns, sent my buddy to restrain him. A officer yelling, opened the garage door with gun aimed forword, causing my dog to bite his pant leg. Dog wa's yanked back from officer, at which... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2018
Yes, it's legal. The officer was warned that your dog was aggressive. Your dog tried to bite the offer and, in fact, bit his pants. Your dog demonstrated that he was a threat to the officer's safety, even though you had restrained him at that moment. There was no guarantee that your... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2018
You would allege wrongful death, on behalf of the statutory heirs, based on medical malpractice. This is not a do it yourself project. You cannot file a lawsuit on behalf of anyone else if you are not an attorney. Medical malpractice cases are notoriously hard and doctors win most of them,... View More
My boys were in a car accident, 2 of them lost their lives. They were hit on the front passenger side at an intersection, and there was only a stop for the other people/cross street. But incident reports only mention 3 victims, which were the driver Chris, his passenger in front Angel, and his... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. It is unbearable.
Any answer I give to your questions would be speculation, since I haven't read the report. Ordinarily, all persons, vehicles and owners of vehicles are listed on the report. If there are no arrests, it could be that a determination has not... View More
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