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Four men were in a car, the driver and owner of the car, and passengers 1, 2, and 3. They were stopped in a neighborhood in order to sell drugs. Passenger 3, sitting in the backseat behind the driver, shot and killed the driver while he was still seated in the car. Passenger 1, in the front... View More 
answered on Mar 13, 2018
Maybe. Even if a suit could be brought, how would anyone collect? The type of people who sell drugs and use guns don't seem to be likely to have the kind of money that would make a wrongful death lawsuit profitable. It seems unlikely that any insurance policy would apply to these... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2018
So sorry to hear that happened, condolences to you and your family. You may have a wrongful death claim in both Federal and State court. There are very strict time deadlines, so speak with experienced personal injury and civil rights attorneys right away.
And enough skill to bring it for a man who was shotgun murdered in his chair at the California conservation corps. By another employee.
answered on Mar 5, 2018
You would want to contact a member of CAOC, (they give free consults) , for the county where it happened, but understand any attorney in any state will only take a case if there is a strong liklihood of success. The problem in your case may not be a "warchest" but that they have to spend... View More
I just found out the state had abandoned preliminary recruitment requirements that had been put in place to identify potential " risk" or employees who could not handle following directive from supervisors.
answered on Mar 1, 2018
A negligence claim has a two year statute of limitations, plus you have to file a Tort Claim against the State within 6 months of the wrongful act. If you have any civil rights claims, those do not require a Tort Claim, but you still have to file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations. For a... View More
Failure to monitor during anesthesia; led to pneumothorax which led to weak lung which led to Pneumonia, led to procedure, led to tube feeds, led to lack of fluids and nutrition, led to paralysis of left side complete, led to bed bound, led to bed sores, led to muscle dysphasia, led to unwanted... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2018
You would be incredibly foolish to try to bring this case yourself. Consult medical malpractice attorneys. Provide them with the medical records. These types of cases require expert opinions regarding the standard of care and causality. Do not try to do this yourself.
Recently my brother passed away he went to the hospital at 5 in the evening and then died at 2 a.m. that night after they sending him home saying that everything was fine they knew for 7 years that he had a heart disorder and never told him my sister-in-law recently sued for wrongful death but I... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2018
You can get another attorney, but it is difficult to find an attorney to step in to a case when he has to share fees with the first attorney. It is easier if the first attorney withdraws. He wouldn't have a claim to fees and a new attorney has a better chance of making a profit. You... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2018
It can be, or it can be negligence. Depends on the facts.
answered on Feb 6, 2018
The short answer is yes. There are many traps and pitfalls, not the least of which is a very short time to make a governmental entity claim. You should talk to experienced personal injury attorneys, and do not delay.
answered on Feb 5, 2018
Your question indicates you are in Arizona, while you have posted in the California forum. In California, you can sue for the value of your dog if someone injures/kills it through negligence. Having another person run over your dog raises the question of "how"? If your dog was off... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2018
If you have been served lawsuit papers, you must file a response on time. If the Complaint alleges the wrongful death was from a motor vehicle collision, and you had vehicle insurance, turn the papers over to your insurance company immediately. If the death is not alleged from an vehicle... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2018
Probably not. The truck company, the manufacturer of the brakes, the maintenance company, are all potentially liable either civilly or in workers compensation.
The driver was 71 years old, illegal logbook, history of not following rules of safety, over weighted load, many hours over law prohibits[ time]but accident .....DRIVER slammed on brakes but not in time to prevent crushing car in front of him and dies, 2 yrs later inspector is being sued for... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2018
What is the question? Who is the inspector? A commercial garage? A state of CA employee?
I never received anything
answered on Jan 29, 2018
Was there a probate action for your father's estate, or did he have a trust? You would inquire from his spouse or other children about his estate and what happened to it. You might also review the court records where he lived when he died to see if a probate action was filed.
I was in an automobile accident and workers comp only accepted my neck and shoulder. My hip was also fractured but they denied that portion. I was taken off from work because of my hip and had to have surgery all through my own insurance. I sued for lost of wages because of my hip but now there’s... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2018
Your attorney should be answering these questions and/or challenging the workers compensation lien in court.
My brother was 46 years old. Our family did not contact lawyers. The lawyer who called me did not tell me who was filing the claim or who it was against. Am I being sued? If so, how would I be responsible??
answered on Jan 12, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. Were you contacted in writing? If so it would be helpful to know what the language says exactly to point you in the right direction. It would be unethical for a lawyer to reach out to you to solicit a case, but unfortunately happens. More information about what was... View More
My brother died on the 31st his children mother did nothing to get him care we sent an ambulance to get him medical treatment and she sent them away can I put her I jail or file charges on her he had to call 911 himself
answered on Jan 10, 2018
you can call local police and if they do nothing contact DA for an investigation.
truly need more info but if he was bleeding to death or heart attack untreated it is akin to a homicide in my eyes.
She is the only one named in the lawsuit, but the defense lawyers added the word family to the settlement as to who is gagged. If only the wife was on the lawsuit, and none of the family members were, can they legally gag all of them? How would that be enforceable if none of the other family... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2018
The confidentiality clause applies to the people who signed the agreement. There may be wording about relatives, but that is speculation. Nevertheless, if you, or others, think you can safely disparage the defendants or disclose the terms of the settlement, you might be mistaken. Although you... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2017
You can bring a civil lawsuit, but wrongful death is a specific type of claim involving deaths of humans.
They were only kids tho but both are in there 20 S
answered on Dec 4, 2017
In that instance they are the same, so long as the death resulted from the provision of health care (which is a standard which can be a little tricky in some cases). Wrongful death caused by medical malpractice. The action is subject to the medical malpractice rules.
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