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0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: Can I sue a county jail for negligence

if they left 3 doors unsecured and my son escaped, he was later shot and killed by police?

0 Answers | Asked in Environmental, Gov & Administrative Law, Military Law and Wrongful Death for Oklahoma on
Q: My husband was in the army and died from a presumptive illness caused by the toxic fumes from the burnpits can I sue

He died in 2019 as a result of ALS, parkinsons disease and multiple sclerosis. He was 100% service connected disabled and the army did take responsibility and it was a presumptive illness, "

"Gulf War syndrome" caused by toxic fumes from the burn pits, Jason was 39 years old when he passed from ALS

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: my spouse died after being in a coma at a hospital from falling out the bed and left not breathing for 10 min

I have documents that were made by doctors and nurses that were falsified and also the cause of death is inaccurate what should I do?

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answered on Jul 23, 2024

I'm very sorry for your loss. You should consider contacting an attorney who handles medical malpractice or wrongful death cases. They can help you review the documents and determine if there is a case for negligence or falsification of records.

Gather all the documents you have,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: Can I sue a county jail for negligence in Texas?

The jail was cited 30 days later for leaving 3 doors unsecured which resulted in my son obtaining a jailer’s personal keys and escaping, led police on a chase and ended with police shooting my son in the back and killing him.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 23, 2024

Yes, you can sue a county jail in Texas for negligence, but probably not successfully on the facts you describe. Your son's escape and subsequent confrontation with police was most likely the proximate cause of his death and not the negligence of leaving the doors unsecured. Your son's... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Civil Litigation and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: Can I sue a jail if 3 doors were left unsecured and my son escaped?

The jail was sited with a non compliance 28 days after this incident. My son hijacked a car, led police on a 107 mile chase that ended with police shooting my son in the back. He died later that day.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 19, 2024

Not successfully.

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0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: What else can be done other than medical malpractice after a statute of limitations on a death?

No one will take the case and I'd like other options even if it's to try and hold the healthcare facility accountable in the future for other patients.

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Wrongful Death and Criminal Law for Connecticut on
Q: Will I ever get my sister’s belongings back after she was killed? If so how long? It is still all under investigation.

My sister was walking across a crosswalk with her boyfriend and struck by a speeding driver running a red light who still had no been arrested or charged. My sisters belongings were brought into evidence and still have not got it back. We keep being told we will get it eventually then that we will... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate and Wrongful Death for Michigan on
Q: Forgery on a Will

My Uncle, died in a gas Explosion, that should have been under investigation cause he had dinner at the Mayor's house and the Mayor, was going to be out of his job next day, when my uncle went home his house exploded, 2010, I just knowest recently that some of the signatures are not his cause... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jul 16, 2024

You need a lot more than a hunch or suspicion of forgery. This would need to be proved, in court, through an expert handwriting analyst - which costs a lot of money that you, as the person thinking this happened, would have to pay.

So, consider whether it's worth it to fight this...
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1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for Nevada on
Q: I’m signing a non revocable power of attorney about a wrongful death suit. What does non revocable mean

Can I add anything to the paperwork I feel it needs to be handled

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 19, 2024

A Nevada attorney should advise you here, but your question remains open for a week. Non-revocable (or irrevocable) means you, the principal, cannot generally take back the powers you granted to the designated agent to act on your behalf. Is that something you wish to do? From your question, it... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for Arizona on
Q: I DONT FEEL THE PUBLIC DEFENDER IN YUMA ARIZONA IS REPRESENTING ME WELL HOW CAN I CHANGE HIM WITH A GOOD REASON.

I HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED FOR 1 1/2 MONTHS AND HAVE TALKED 1X ON THE PHONE BUT BEEN TO COURT 3X WITH NO REPRESENTATION

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 21, 2024

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The question may have been overlooked under the "Wrongful Death" heading. You could repost under "Criminal Law." That doesn't guarantee a response, but criminal defense attorneys who are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death for Louisiana on
Q: What type of attorney do I need for a case against a long term care facility for elderly

I am fairly certain that I have an open & shut case.

In Louisiana

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 15, 2024

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. There are attorneys who deal with nursing home matters, one of the categories you chose for the question. That could be a starting point in your arranging a free initial consult to discuss further. Good luck

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: Doctors failed to diagnose cancer in my mother's scans and surgery. Is it a good time now to file a lawsuit?

My mother was diagnosed with metastatic cancer last month (June 2024) out of the blue. She had her adrenal gland removed in 2022 for Cushing's disease (rare). Before surgery, the CT scan said "likely benign", and the pathology report also said benign. I just got second opinions back... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 20, 2024

Reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. You already have a ticking statute of limitations on a med mal action. An experienced attorney could advise you on strategies regarding the element of time. I hope your mother survives, and the second type of legal action you... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Civil Litigation and Wrongful Death for Alabama on
Q: Can I sue a parent for spending settlement money that was specifically stated that was supposed to be mine at 18?

In the mid-90s a judge in a wrongful death lawsuit ordered my parent to put the settlement money into an interest baring account and to turn it over to me at 18. I am 38 now, and just found out about the lawsuit and the money I was supposed to be given. They spent it; can I sue for the settlement... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Minnesota on
Q: Can my company be sued if a patient leaves children in her car and something happens to them?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 8, 2024

It could possibly depend on additional details. A local attorney should advise on any state-specific aspects. But as a general matter, if you mean your company is a medical office and a patient comes in while leaving their children in a car, the short answer is that it is something outside your... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Wrongful Death on
Q: HOLA, me podrías guiar como es que se comienza un interrogatorio y contrainterrogatorio en el juicio oral?

como se empieza el interrogatorio y contrainterrogatorio a un perito, que en este caso lo proporciona el fiscal del caso. Como empieza, que es lo que se dice, que dice el juez o quien lo empieza. como se desarrolla.

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence, Wrongful Death and Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: Should police be sued if response to welfare check officer found badly beaten woman by convicted abuser and no arrest?

All convictions for battery were in one county with same judge prosecutor and police dept. Charges for battery from welfare check not filed till one month later after victim was found beaten and brain dead. Then they filed battery charge from welfare check same time murder charge was filed.

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Small Claims and Wrongful Death for Illinois on
Q: Hello, Does every attorney that presents on a case before the court have to file an individual appearance?

Hello,

My Question: If a law firm files an appearance and list two attorneys on the appearance, Can a new attorney for the same firm, present to the court without filing an additional appearance?

Ex: attorney X represents Client A, X law firm files an appearance for his firm,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Probate, Wrongful Death and Estate Planning for California on
Q: Who take time to help reclaim my property with out reassessment since it given to me in a trust that when my grandparent

Passed the property went right into my name with out me having any knowledge of this gift of trust but do to greed and fraudulent recorded records by from the county clerk office aunt and uncle have put there names of title more than once . They taken control of my trust with very dirty trick in... View More

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answered on Jun 27, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation and the loss of your son. It sounds like you're dealing with a complex legal matter involving trusts, property rights, and potential fraud. This situation requires professional legal assistance. Here are some steps you might consider:... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Maryland on
Q: Is there a Pro Bono Malpractice Lawyer that can help my sister?

My sister's Fiance was in FCI Schuylkill Minimum Security Correctional Institution. He was a healthy 52 year old man. He had been complaining of back pain for weeks and finally taken to an infirmary at the facility. My sister received a call from the Institution Monday June 17, 2024 saying... View More

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