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earnings for someone who didn't have an annual salary?
answered on Jan 29, 2018
Past earnings can be examined, whether someone earned a paycheck or instead earned income through self-employment. Future earnings often involve projections based on past earnings, qualifications, industry averages, projected increases and the like. In the context of litigation this may well... View More 
My brother was murdered. His
murderer killed a woman before- served 10 years... and was released back into society only to kill again 2 months after his release. Can someone be held responsible?
Thanks
answered on Jan 18, 2018
No. The courts and parole board make those decisions and both are immune from suit unless the release was due to negligent error. Then you might be able to sue the state.
That is not the case. What kinda attorney do we need to contact to help with horrible tragic mess?
answered on Jan 12, 2018
You contact your homeowners insurance. They will handle it. They will get you an attorney. That is what insurance is for.
Can his mom sue faulty wiring? Wrongful death? Home was apparently redone by Insurance co.. Story made the news several times she set up fraudulent go fund pages using his name. His mother is now ill mentally.
answered on Dec 28, 2017
Possible if homeowner careless for not having detectors. Suggest they contact a member of the Md.Assn for Justice --they give free consultations.
My mother murdered my father in march and wasn't arrested until July for it. She is currently waiting a court date. My Mother gave my sister the right to attorney on her behalf.
answered on Sep 22, 2017
Power of attorney isn't the same as ownership. You need to speak with an attorney--suggest you contact a member of the Md. Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.
She'd like to sue to get some money from the settlement - can she do that as the person's mother, or does it all go to the spouse?
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answered on Oct 30, 2016
In Maryland, under the wrongful death statute, your friend who is the mother of an adult child, does have an absolute right to be part of a wrongful death claim for the loss of her son.
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