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is incarcerated preclude a lawsuit?
answered on Dec 4, 2018
First, sorry for your loss. The answer depends on a lot. It depends on the facts of the incident. How did this occur? What happened? When did it occur? We would be available to speak to you concerning the answers to these questions.
owner, or the truck company the driver worked for? Can I sue all three?
answered on Oct 29, 2018
Proper defendants usually are the truck driver and the trucking company. Others can be a potential defendant, depending on the facts, like the maintenance company (if the truck is improperly maintained) or the leasing company in some circumstances. I am sorry for your loss.
answered on Oct 2, 2018
Not a question. If you feel the data base would have shown all of her meds (and she didn't have an illegal stash she bought on the street) the estate may have had a claim--suggest you contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn for the County where it happened; they give free consults.
answered on Sep 13, 2018
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute maintains statistics for motor vehicle crashes by state, vehicle miles, no. of vehicles involved, and other parameters. You could contact them and ask if they have vehicle-specific crash-related data.... View More 
answered on Sep 11, 2018
In Texas yes, it's $500,000 but there are items like inflation adjustment, contribution if more than 1 person responsible that can adjust the figure. Suggest you contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn who handles medical cases. They give free consultations.
answered on Jun 23, 2018
In Texas, wrongful death claimants are limited to parents, spouses and children. See CHAPTER 71. WRONGFUL DEATH, Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code.
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Determinations of future earnings are generally based on evidence, witness testimony, and expert testimony, such as testimony from an economist. There are many factors that go into an evaluation of future earnings, and it can be difficult to determine for a young person or student who hasn't... View More
Or do you have to be family to bring the suit?
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Depends on if they are the decedent or not. Generally no. If you have a claim contact a member of the Texasd Trial Lawyers Assn-they give free consults.
We paid for our dog and been trying to get him for days but city police don’t want to open the gates for us they took our dog else where to probably get put down, can we sue??
answered on Mar 26, 2018
You could but the pound is usally operated by the municipality, not by the police. As your city councilman or mayor about this.
simultaneously or do I have to wait until the criminal case ends?
answered on Apr 2, 2018
If you are within the statute of limitations and the facts of the case permit a civil suit from the same event, then you can have simultaneous proceedings. You should contact a personal injury attorney in Texas to discuss the facts of your case.
i was told i had to sign this PR waiver since i was not yet married so the next legal age heir would be my fiances father. court has not named PR yet. The day after the funeral he had filed a paper at the courthouse to recoup his burial expense to get our family boat just in his name. i paid the... View More
The cop was sentenced for his murder. Can I file a wrongful death suit 40 years later?
The amount was approx $300,k divided between 5 siblings. The case was filed in
New Mexico.
answered on Feb 11, 2018
Your post says Texas. You first need to contact the attorney, find out the breakdown between wrongful death and survivorship. Find out if the Az tax people agreed to the split. Contact a CPA in your state.
awarded. Who is entitled to receive the money? He had a living grandmother, father and older sister
answered on Feb 2, 2018
You, father,sister. You need to consult with an attorney of your own. Look for a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn. in the county where the killing happened.
After the dog got out she told me I am going to shoot your dog so I quickly tried to get my dog back in the yard but the dog ran across the street into a vacant lot I grabbed my keys drove in that direction saw the dog in rearview mirror headed back to the house turned around pulled into my drive... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2018
You can make a claim but will spend more than you get. You need to press charges with the police.
my son passed and i already have a lawyer wanting to look into his case however my sons father and i are not together and we are on very bad terms, i just want to know am i allowed to pursue with the lawyer without involving my child's father?
answered on Jan 4, 2018
At some point the father has rights and you should discuss this with your lawyer.
answered on Dec 28, 2017
Involuntary manslaughter is a criminal charge; wrongful death is a civil claim made by the estate of the deceased and any immediate family that may have a right to file on their own behalf.
death claim?
answered on Dec 7, 2017
In most states yes. You should consult a member of the Texas Trial Lawyrs Assn---they give free consults.
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