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the other parent did nothing for our child. had court orded visitations and didn't show up. Didn't pay child support so I dropped it cause they had other kids an I didn't want her to go to jail. My son died an I might have a wrongfull death lawsuit. will she get half they money even... View More 
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answered on Oct 30, 2020
I am sorry to hear of your son's passing.
If he died without having made a Will (most 19 year-olds do not have a Will), then any settlement will be distributed in the way prescribed under the NJ Intestacy Statute. Under that statute, the money first goes to the parents. The takeaway... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2020
Hi there, I would need a lot more information before answering this question.
We're almost certain she contracted Covid in the hospital while being treated for complications from lung cancer
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answered on Jun 6, 2020
If its traditional term, universal or whole life, Covid19 should not make a difference.
Person had no property in USA, left no Will and his wife did an Affidavit of Spouse in India, How we she apply for an Ad Prosequendum?
answered on Jan 1, 2020
The wife, children, and parents of the deceased do not have to be citizens of the United States to file civil wrongful claims in the United States. As long as they can provide documentation proving their relationship to the deceased if it is challenged, they can bring claims against any insurance... View More
The assets in question are the proceeds from a malpractice lawsuit filed on behalf of the decedent which the executor declined to file, despite likelihood of winning the suit.
answered on Jul 25, 2018
If you mean can the heir file the claim, yes if within the immediate family. Why not contact a member of the NJ Assn for Justice who handles malpractice--they give free consultations. If you need the names of some, feel free to call me.
answered on Feb 14, 2018
The easiest recourse is against the person who used the gun, but generally they don't have any money to pay you. That being said you don't know until you try and other parties may have also been responsible.
answered on Feb 2, 2018
Contact a member of the NJ Assn for Justice. Understand if it was a murder, chances are it will not make sense to sue the person that did it, unless someone else is involved, because there will be no money to get at the end from which to pay the lawyer--people that murder usually don't have... View More
Was getting full disability at 60 yrs old was told if on disability I won’t have to pay Medicaid back for her time in nursing home is that true
answered on Jan 17, 2018
Best to ask your lawyer who is handeling your case as that lawyer will know your exact situation.
Do I have to pay 111,000 Medicaid paid for her in nursing home I am her daughter
answered on Jan 18, 2018
you don't--if there is a claim, which there may not be, it would be part of the case settlement.
answered on Jan 15, 2018
Your feelings of a world upside down are natural. Unfortunately you can only sue someone if a) they can be identified and b) there is a reason to believe you will ever see anything out of it.
At this time cooperate with the police. If they can find someone, then at that point you can... View More
My father died in a car crash in NJ. The estate lawyer already received the money from the wrongful death claim he filed. I am a child from my father's previous marriage, I am 30. He was remarried and there is another child from that marriage. Am I entitled to a portion of the assets recovered... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2018
Yes and you should be listed as a beneficiary or potential heir with the estate.
death?
answered on Dec 21, 2017
Yes you can sue in civil court, but time limitations may apply so don't wait to hire a lawyer.
I'm involved in that the money will be used to pay my debts - how do I avoid that?
answered on Oct 9, 2017
Talk to your lawyer. If you don't have one, contact a member of the NJ Assn for Justice--they give free consults. Only Medicare and certain other entities have claims that can lead to "liens" against your law suit proceeds, and in general these cannot exceed 50% of your recover... View More
911 operator in police dept mishandled call, which led to incorrect medical response with no urgency
answered on Jun 30, 2017
Would be governed by the tort claims act; contact a member of the NJ Assn for Justice in your area--they give free consults. I believe it's two years; there are notice requirements (90 days I believe, but there are ways notice is "deemed."). Get the free consult.
answered on Jun 20, 2017
No and yes. There is either a will or intestate estate. Intestate estate rules divide up who gets what. However it's not "automatic"--an excecutor has to be appointed. You should contact a member of the NJ Assn for Justice--if you need names, give me a call.
She did this while the divorce was in progress. I couldn't take the dog at the time because of my living situation, I would have liked to have the dog now that I could have.
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answered on Mar 26, 2017
She would not need your permission. If the dog was that ill, there was probably no alternative.
Hello, My relative died a week ago after bowel perforation surgery (less than a week after surgery). We took him to ER and after looking at his x-rays they determined that there were holes in his bowel. Emergency surgery was done and he passed away within a week. He had medical condition for last... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2017
Indeed you should. Gerald Baker and Tom Vesper are such attorneys--tell them I suggested you call. Generally you want to speak with a NJ Assn for Justice member who handles malpractice cases--which they do. They give free consultations.
They will ask about approximate dates so make the... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
Unlikely, but why not ask your question of a member of the NJ Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.
answered on Dec 3, 2016
Much more information is needed to answer your question, but you in general cannot bring a criminal action against someone that is up to the state to prosecute and in many cases more than negligence is needed for a criminal cases. For civil you can hire a lawyer to do this and you will get damages... View More
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