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The person was driving the drunk person around in the drunk persons vehicle for hours then after promising family he wouldn't let him drive got out and left him to drive himself
answered on May 23, 2017
They could but Police have to charge. They can try a civil case in which case contact a member of the NC Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
If you have been driving the person around who is clearly to intoxicated to drive in their own vehicle and you then get out and allow them to drive their self i and they get in a wreck and die in the state of nc can you get in trouble
answered on May 1, 2017
Need more facts.If you are that person you need to a)stay off of social media including this website b) don't discuss any of this on social media--in fact ask to have this taken down c)consult an attorney immediately.
She won't let us see the will. I'm the grandson, can I take her to court to contest will? Can I take wrongful death suit against her?
answered on Mar 7, 2017
Go to the register of Wills for the County. See if an estate has been opened. If not find out the process for opening one.
Have never been married to each other or anyone else. The death of the son involves a wrongful death suit. The fathers name is on the birth certificate and he paid child support. Would legitimization play a part in this case or is the father unable to inherit from the wrongful death settlement?... View More 
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answered on Oct 15, 2016
If the person died without a will, the estate will likely be distributed according to intestate succession which means parents will likely inherit the estate assuming no one else is first in line. Being legitimate or not has nothing to do with inheritance unless paternity is contested - which it... View More
In NC
answered on Sep 22, 2016
May be a question of amount. If you had an attorney for the estate ask them. To avoid issues with taxing authorities if the amount is more than a few dollars may be a good idea but speak to your attorney or at least the register of wills for your county.
The doctor of the nursing home put down the incorrect cause of death even though the nursing home is where my mother had a massive bleed out which caused her death.
answered on Aug 21, 2016
You have to decide if you want an autopsy. Do understand that the fact she had a bleed out doesn't necessarily prove substandard care. However what you need is a member of the NC Trial Lawyers Assn /Assn for Justice who handles medical & nursing home cases. They give free consultations.
Who has rights in a wrongful death settlement in NC? Dependent Child but not biological children who are claimed on Taxes of deceased?
answered on Jun 23, 2016
Talk to an estate lawyer. Generally it depends on who was living with whom, who was supported by whom, age and other factorrs.If there was in fact wrongful use of funds that would be a matter for the court and police.
that he was FINE, and just needed to GO TO SLEEP, and that he was being discharged to rehab on Monday morning and the paper work had already been sent, if instead an xray had been taken, that would have shown that a blood clot was forming in his throat that was starting to block his airway,... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2016
You need to contact a member of the North Carolina Trial Lawyers Assn who handles medical cases. They give free consultations.
answered on Dec 10, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. I can't tell from your question what benefit you are trying to collect. Assuming wrongful death, the issue is one of damages. A long term, happy and stable, marriage represents a bigger financial loss than a new, untried, marriage. A wrongful death suit is about... View More
Second vehicle driver is at fault and found guilty. Does daughters children share in court award if two sons are alive and Sue the quilty party?
answered on Sep 26, 2015
Any heirs of either should be suing for wrongful death. Ask your wrongful death attorney.
answered on Jul 14, 2015
More information is needed to answer this question. Generally speaking, it is difficult to "reopen" cases. However, talk to a NC injury lawyer to see if there is something that can be done in your specific circumstances. Be well.
I am currently wanting to reopen an investigation on my mother death they did two separate autopsies and neither of which said she had passed away from natural causes or if someone had done something to her. Her husband which is my stepfather and her had a argument the night before and it was said... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2015
Sorry for your loss. You can speak to the authorities and/or hire an investigator.
She had custody of him and they resided in Virginia.
answered on Sep 5, 2015
Sorry to hear that. The lawsuit would likely be filed in VA. Talk to a lawyer who can practice in VA.
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