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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death for Utah on
Q: My friend had a tragic thing happen at a an assisted living center. Need advice.

My friends mother was staying at an assisted living center until this past February when she tragically passed away due to lack of oxygen from choking on some food she was eating for lunch. They did not check on her for 40-45 mins after lunch when they located her on the ground in her room. This... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 22, 2021

A Utah attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. I'm very sorry for you and your friend's loss. You ask for someone to please advise. Your friend's best option would be to consider reaching out to attorneys to discuss in greater detail. Law firms that... View More

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Q: If a women cleaned up a muder and knowingly did it. Is that accessory and how can she get away with that?

She didn't muder my dad but used bleach, rags and water to clean his blood from being shot. Then peeled the tires out in the gravel to get rid of the blood from him being shot. But she didn't get charged with accessory after the fact. How is this possible?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 29, 2018

Ask the victim assistance coordinator with the DA's office. Maybe she gave evidence against the shooter & got a deal?

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Q: How would I open an estate for my son who is under 19 and father's deceased.

I have a wrongful death claim. I was told in order to peruse the claim we needed an estate to be opened in his name. He was residing and working in Utah.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 20, 2018

You need to consult a member of the Utah Assn for Justice. They give free consults, and can discuss the case with you and what needs to be done.

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Q: My father was hit and killed on October 30th 2017. I am his next of kin. What can I do
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Nov 15, 2017

Forgive me for being clinical, but you are asking for information, not emotional support. You need to contact a member of the Utah Assn for Justice in the county where it happened. They give free consultations. An "estate" will have to be opened which the lawyer will explain to you.... View More

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Q: My cell mate died after asking for a catheter at SLC jail for 3 days. She died and I called for help 3 times no help.

I watched her slowly die. I have been having serious ptsd over it. I have had nightmares, trouble eating, flashbacks, and can't stop crying. They treated her like she was a nuisance. She said she was bleeding, she couldn't breathe when she laid down. She seized that afternoon they revived... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 11, 2017

Contact the Utah Civil Liberties Union, ask for their "cooperating attorneys" on prison cases. They may be able to help you and at least will give you a free consultation.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Car Accidents, Libel & Slander and Wrongful Death for Utah on
Q: Do you have to stop if you hit a dog or cat?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Apr 21, 2017

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