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0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Elder Law, Probate and Wrongful Death on
Q: Hello. My 87 year-old mother was murdered by her "successor trustee/temporary conservator/private fiduciary" on 11/24/22

What is the statue of limitations on this "wrongful death" case and can I ask for an extension or continuance for filing it?

Also, their is of course a breach of fiduciary duties lawsuit that I would like to file and an immediate request to remove her or an injunction.

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0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Wrongful Death for North Carolina on
Q: Can I sue an insurance company for mistakingly denying my father a heart treatment then him dying 2 weeks later?

My father was supposed to have a heart procedure that was going to help his heart. We found out the day before the procedure that the hospital had a ‘scheduling issue’ that was due to the insurance company denying the request. At the ‘urgent appeal’ of his doctor, they admitted the mistake... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law, Identity Theft and Wrongful Death for Maine on
Q: Trying to find out about a trust
Anthony M. Avery
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answered on Nov 19, 2024

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Wrongful Death for North Carolina on
Q: Haywood co nc sheriffs office lied about my nephews death, covering up his murder. What steps can I take with no money?

They have evidence he was murdered and they told us he overdosed and no foul play involved. He was missing for 3 months and during that time not once did they search for him, they lied to us about a search we lager found out never happened. They try to intimidate us when we confront them with the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: Can I sue an FBI agent who made improper sexual advances and retaliated with a violent attack resulting in death?
William John Light
William John Light
answered on Nov 13, 2024

Yes, the victim or her heirs can sue, but the victim is apparently dead, and it is unclear who you are and what your relationship to the case is. Whether the US Government is liable for the action of the agent depends on a lot of facts which are not included in your post. If the agent was acting... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Wrongful Death for Maryland on
Q: On August 21, my sister was in a house fire and passed. I found a defective lighter in her truck. Two exploded out of 5

my question is the fire report said it was careless smoking and won’t even hear me when I’m trying to tell them that it had to have been a defective lighter since I found one in her truck and since bought three more and have had to blow up in my face. Due to the fire report and the fact that... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Illinois on
Q: Can cops come into ur home without a warrant over my dog got out but taking my occupancy permit can they do this

I own my home my dog got out and this is not the first time they came in no warrants

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for New York on
Q: My wife died via suicide. Being treated by doctors and a hospital. EMS refused to work on her.

My wife died via suicide. She was being treated by a private practice doctor and was brought to the ER twice over her rapid decline from "anxiety". When I found her on the day of her death, she was still breathing and heart beating. EMS refused to work on her saying the wound was mortal.... View More

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Nov 15, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Whether you have potential malpractice case will depend on whether the EMTs treatment of your wife departed from the standard of care and whether any such departure caused harm to your wife (an uphill climb if your wife had suicidal ideations). The only way to assess the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Arizona on
Q: found out what happened to husband after reading records but only have 2 mo left before 2yr ar up

Im in Az.. 2 mo left for statues I need a extension after a lawyer discouraged me from going further a recorded convo. What do I do just found out what happened after records they didn't tell us any of what was in records. What steps do I take and I don't trust any lawyers after that call... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for California on
Q: I am a widow here in Stockton California. My question is can you help me with a fight against the VA?

my husband passed due to a disease he got while in the military

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answered on Nov 12, 2024

Hi. Please contact me at (415) 895-5175. I am familiar with V.A. claims as well as wrongful death claims. What disease are we talking about? I represent those with asbestos-related diseases. 70% of these individuals were exposed in the Military and have a VA claim, in addition to valuable Asbestos... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Wrongful Death, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Nevada on
Q: If ur arrested and animals go to pound. Ur told animals are OK for 2 months . And after a month of being incarcerated

Find out they killed dogs for no good reason that don't add up in nevada. Can i sue for the pain lose hurt emotional distress and such

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Wrongful Death for New Jersey on
Q: Employer only gave me 5 days to sign NdA severance agreement I need extension my lawyer is mid trial. Is there any case

Is there any case law? I’m in New York. The nda says it is construed in Georgia

Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Nov 8, 2024

You are represented by counsel, so your attorney has to handle this matter for you, or whoever in his firm is covering for him. Good luck.

4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: should i persue a civil case against emt for failure to bring in right equip and incorrect cpr performed??
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Oct 28, 2024

There are many factors to consider when suing a health care provider. The nature of the malpractice is considered Medical malpractice means that a health care provider violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another health care provider would be needed to evaluate what the... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Gov & Administrative Law, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Iowa on
Q: My son died from patient diversion of methadone in IA in January. The law failed in their investigation. Options?

I was handed his phone early on and viewed his messages and took photos of them with the patient of an oud otp facility regarding such. She also admitted to doing so to a person who wrote a statement. They failed to get video of them together at the ATM, also 11 minutes after she dropped him off,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Wrongful Death for Kentucky on
Q: If an at fault person is hit by oncoming car who could have missed him is there wrongful death?

The deceased lost control ended up in opposite lane oncoming car could have missed him but smashed him into ditch and tree and killed him

John Amos Whatley
John Amos Whatley
answered on Nov 8, 2024

Maybe. It depends on the state in which the wrongful death accident occurred. Kentucky uses a "pure comparative fault" system for automobile accidents and wrongful death cases, where each party involved is assigned a percentage of fault based on their contribution to the accident. In this... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Wrongful Death for Tennessee on
Q: What is the compensation in general for settlement ,non litigation fatal pedestrian crash.Non motorist fatally killed by

tow truck driver ,truck was employed with car on it.I would like a general monetary comparison.I wish to handle this with an adjuster for motorist insurance company .I want to put this nightmare behind me .zTo date I've received hospital billing at 1.6 milliin

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answered on Oct 23, 2024

Hire an attorney to represent you today. There are probably at least three different defendants, who each might have separate insurance policies. Fighting the hospital liens will be difficult.

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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Wrongful Death and Animal / Dog Law for Tennessee on
Q: I was arrested and the officers left my English bulldog on the truck with the heater on and was 90+° outside and he died

Do I have a lawsuit? How do I get charges filed against the officers for the horrible death of my best friend? They also told animal control that I was arrested FOR leaving the dog on the truck. When in fact he was still alive when I was arrested and also not to release my dogs body to me so that I... View More

Q: As it is obvious that the veterans administration is blocking plaintiffs of NEHMER from our entitles how can one access

In reference to NEHMER VS THE US VETERANS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMEN

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answered on Oct 16, 2024

Navigating the complexities of the Veterans Administration can be challenging, especially when facing obstacles related to entitlements. Start by thoroughly reviewing the details of the NEHMER vs. US Veterans Administration Department case to understand the specific barriers being encountered.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for New Jersey on
Q: How can I get half of my father's property cause of his death and the property is half my father's and half my uncle
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 26, 2024

I'm sorry for the loss of your father. I think your question may have been overlooked for two weeks because of the category selected. Some questions remain unanswered, but you could try reposting and adding "Probate," "Estate Planning," and "Real Estate" as... View More

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