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My Dad had Melanoma skin cancer and was on the medicine Eliquis where his whole body was covered in rashes, they told him it wasn’t the medicine and it continued to get worse. The hospitals didn’t wrap the infections and let him go with over the counter cream. In which turned into... View More 
answered on Aug 21, 2022
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm very sorry for the loss of your father. The best way to answer your question would be to reach out to med mal law firms to try to arrange a free initial consult. That's the norm in the industry with... View More
I called the police on August 11, 2021 because my father started he was in danger and was acting strange, I'm 30 minutes away so police department is much closer. They never went to check on him and the next day by 12:45 pm he was dead. is there anything I can do. I feel like he could have... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2021
It's hard to say without knowing more. Maybe the police contacted him and he was normal when they talked to him. They don't have an obligation to check on everyone. However an attorney who specializes in police actions would be the best bet to contact.
The cops then pulled this person over for suspicion of DUI....is this some firm of entrapment?
answered on Jan 16, 2021
Entrapment is an officer inducing you to do something you wouldnt otherwise do. Which is not the caae here. However, simply leaving a bar parking lot is probably insufficient for a car stop.
With other factors present it can be considered by the officer in forming reasonable suspiscion... View More
I was prescribed 12 - 80mg. OxyContin per day for years and I actually got my script mailed to me each month through a uninsured program.
answered on May 4, 2020
Reach out to attorneys who handle pharmaceutical/product liability cases. They tend to be the larger firms that handle class action and multi-district injury litigation. Good luck
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December 31, 2018 my daughter father/ my best friend died from an overdose. No one ever contacted me, his girlfriend, or his mother during this course. I found out who was in charge of his investigation and she asked me to come, she told me alot and what she could, now a new person is in charge. I... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2020
There is a lot of information missing here to give you a good answer. Reaching out to the District Attorneys office would be a normal course of action. Keep in mind they may know nothing about the investigation but many times, depending on county, if its a drug delivery resulting in death... View More
sister passed away in nursing home. She fell 4/6/17. Officer arrived called his wife (she is supervisor which my sister resides), he then asked her what he should do,, tell he if she does not go to the hospital she will go to jail for public drunkness? She never came home, she passed away on May 28... View More
answered on May 23, 2019
You should immediately call a member of the Pa. Assn for Justice in the county where it happened --they give free consults. However with a confusing set of facts, and the statute of limitations running May 28th if it hasn't already run, you may not find an attorney willing to take it but make... View More
Would it be filied in county he lived or county the accident happened? I'm having extreme difficulty finding it. I do not talk to his wife which is the one that filied it. I do know she filied one because my sister and I were going to file but she already had. I just want to see the details of... View More
answered on May 23, 2019
It could be filed either county. Check both. Start with the county where he lived at date of death. they will have an estate opened for purposes of litigation. That will have information on the court case, and an "order of distribution." That says whether someone claimed you and your... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2019
You would have to check the indices of the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts/Clerk of Judicial Records for the County where the dentist is located. Since you are not a lawyer and would not have access to the electronic records, you would probably have to go to the office personally and request... View More
My mom passed away from a car accident while on her way to a job interview with amazon. They cancelled the interview but failed to inform her. She would have never been in the car if they would have called. Should they be held responsible?
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answered on Feb 6, 2019
The car accident was the cause of her untimely death not the fact that she was in the car going to an interview.
I have powerful video and paper evidence of his civil rights bieng extremely violated. I was told by NH staff he was deemed incompetent after he signed Medical proxy to me - in front of me , I have pictures - documents -video evidence to provide
I checked with courts - he was not deemed... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2018
There may be a claim the estate can make. Whether it's a claim for the DA is up to the DA for the county where it happened. Feel free to call me and I can recommend some attorneys who can discuss the case in more detail with you. Do understand nursing home cases are difficult as the people go... View More
That sister opened a wrongful death suit against the nursing home my mother died in. From attorney answers online I was told that the settlement is supposed to be split up between all my mothers children. No one is in contact with the sister who opened the case and her children have said that she... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2018
According to Section 8301 of the Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Act, the wrongful death action seeks to compensate a decedent’s loved ones for the death of the decedent when that death was caused by the negligence, unlawful violence, neglect, or wrongful act of another. Traditionally, wrongful death... View More
My father told me he was thinking about filing a wrongful death suit against the hospital regarding my grandmother. He and my aunt started the process, but he then passed away
I found out recently there was a settlement.
My aunt's name is on the settlement agreement.
$... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2018
The attorney for the estate was responsible for contacting the relatives/family of your husband. You need to get the court file for the estate, which usually would be with the register of wills for the county where it was. It also may make a difference when things happened. Feel free to call and I... View More
How do we stop the father who wasn't in child's life for 20 years from receiving half of the settlement, the lawyers say because it's Philadelphia that both parents receive money, but father isn't even on birth certificate. How can we fight this,is it possible to fight it and... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
I'm sorry but we can't second guess what your attorneys have told you. I suggest that you sit down in person with your lawyers and have them explain the issue more thoroughly. It's not because it's Philadelphia, but it may be because it's Pennsylvania.
answered on Jan 17, 2018
You can't recover. I don't think his estate can, unless you are on staff.
I heard of a story where if you smack someone in the face with a white glove, you are legally enabled to duel he or she? My friend said this on a road trip and I was just wondering the validity of his statement.
answered on Dec 19, 2017
In medieval times you might, but generally today you smack someone in the face they have a right to claim you assaulted them, they can claim self defense and biff you back--not a good idea. Dueling is outlawed in many states, not in Pennsylvania unless you are in the military. However the actions... View More
I feel she may have been doing the same sort of troll making before she came here. I believe she is very dangerous. How can I see if she was involved in any court cases in Pennsylvania
answered on Nov 15, 2017
Search court records in Pennsylvania. However they may not show you what you need, and she may have changed her name due to marriage or otherwise.
hey I was involved in an accident in Lancaster county whereas it was a single vehicle accident where my friend died as a passenger an,d i was the driver. in result i received a traffic citation for CARELESS DRIVING, DRIVING VEHICLE AT SAFE SPEED & DRIVING ON ROADWAYS LANED FOR TRAFFIC. i wanted... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2017
First, unless you want to kiss your license goodbye, you need to plead not guilty--which also gives you extra time to think; plan on paying for a legal consultation. Most lawyers will work out payment plans. Second, get a hold of the police report. Costs $15, but the lawyer will need to see that.... View More
I am scheduled to get off of county probation on July 28 after a 3 year sentence. I pled guilty to an M1 theft by unlawful taking charge back in 2014. I am aware that gun dealers and the county sheriff use the PICS system when selling firearms or approving Carry permits. If I go in on July 29 to... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2017
The fact that you are off probation is meaningless. You were convicted of a crime that makes it illegal for you to purchase a firearm. If you have questions you should ask a local attorney.
answered on Aug 6, 2017
If it was the mother's spouse possibly if the money hasn't been distributed. Assuming it's in a minor's account most judges won't touch it.
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