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I believe the organization financing and overseeing an assisted housing facility in NYC is liable for negligence that contributed to my mother's death. The facility neglected infection and COVID-19 precautions, dehydration, unattended falls, and cleanliness, resulting in severe health issues.... View More 
In 1997, my stepmother, brother, and I were hit by a drunk driver in Galt, CA. Unfortunately, my stepmother and brother were killed, and although I survived, I've had to undergo several surgeries since the accident. My mother sued and was awarded damages, but the driver filed for bankruptcy,... View More
I am seeking information on the legal steps I should take following the death of my husband today. We were considering divorce prior to his death. There are no unresolved legal matters from the marriage, and I don't have concerns related to inheritance or property division. Can you provide... View More
I would like to know how to pursue a lawsuit against a truck driver and Pacific Green Trucking Inc., as the driver was involved in an accident that killed my fiancé last year in August. The accident occurred in Long Beach, CA, at the intersection of West Anaheim St & Hayden Avenue. The truck... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
I am sorry for your loss.
If you have a wrongful death attorney, then you already know how to sue. However, a fiancé does not have standing to sue for wrongful death in California. That right belongs to the deceased's children, if any, or her parents, or her siblings.
My brother recently passed away, and he did not leave a will. His death was related to emotional distress following infidelity by his wife. My brother owned a house, and I do not want his wife, who was involved in the infidelity, to remain in the house. I am considering a wrongful death claim and... View More
I have a sister who is disabled, living in a nursing home, and receiving Medicaid benefits in Mississippi. She is under the care of a legal guardian. Unfortunately, her brother passed away in a tragic car accident, and she will be listed as an heir in the forthcoming wrongful death settlement. We... View More
I tragically lost my husband due to a driver who claimed he fell asleep at the wheel last August. Unfortunately, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) hasn't finalized the accident report even after six months. No charges have been filed against the driver, though he has a prior accident from... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2025
I’m very sorry for your loss, but No. Generally speaking the police are immune from lawsuits for being bad/lazy/incompetent at their investigative jobs.
Perhaps the driver’s employer could have liability or the state for the condition of the road.
Under no circumstances should... View More
I believe my father's death may be due to medical negligence at a rehabilitation hospital in Alabama. He developed sepsis from a stage 4 bed sore during his stay from December 19 to January 7, 2025. During this time, we noticed a lack of monitoring by the staff. On January 7, his oxygen level... View More
I believe my brother's death may have been due to medical malpractice. My brother, Jimmy Miller from Buda, Texas, was taken to Baylor Scott and White in late July 2024, where he was diagnosed with a heart attack. After an initial doctor's recommendation against placing stents due to high... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2025
I'm truly sorry for the loss of your brother. You deserve to understand whether medical decisions may have contributed to his passing and what legal options exist.
Your situation involves potential wrongful death and medical negligence claims, which require showing healthcare providers... View More
Rayden was born prematurely on 10/03/2023 after a high-risk pregnancy and suffered from undiagnosed congenital conditions, including diabetes, galactosemia, and Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome. Despite repeated medical visits, these conditions went untreated, leading to his death. There are... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2025
If your SOL expires in 25-days you need to contact medical malpractice attorneys TODAY! It takes a lot of time to prepare a med-mal lawsuit because these claims are heavily dependent upon the use of medical experts. Search medical malpractice attorneys on Justia and call some atty's for a free... View More
I retained a lawyer on 2/12/2021 with a retainage package that included federal appeals. However, my case was remanded to the state, and my lawyer claimed they do not handle federal appeals, leading to a loss in the federal case. There was a lack of updates regarding state and malpractice cases... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2025
Your inquiry is about a complex situation that is not possible to be definitively answered in an online forum. It sounds like your case was in Federal Court, which remanded it to State Court for the case to proceed there. Such remands could be either for technical reasons that don't interfere... View More
I believe my father's death resulted from negligence and miscommunication at the hospital. He was admitted with complaints of not feeling well, and despite critical lab results showing a potassium level of 9.4 and an abnormal EKG, immediate intervention was not taken. The provider mistakenly... View More
Can someone be charged with child neglect and abuse that occurred between the ages of 15-18, if there are no prior legal actions taken but there is evidence in text messages and emails, and multiple witnesses, especially if the neglect and abuse may have led to the child's death at age 21?
What happens to an 18-year-old who accidentally shoots and kills their friend with their parent's gun if there is an ongoing investigation and negligence might be involved? There are witnesses to the incident, but currently, there are no charges filed.
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answered on Feb 24, 2025
Defendant needs to hire an attorney for advice now, and keep his mouth shut. No computer posts, talking or anything.
I am considering filing a lawsuit regarding an incident on August 7th, 2013, on Dorchester Ave and Shepton Street, involving officers Terry Cotten and Harry Jean. During this incident, they used excessive force that resulted in the death of my friend, Roudy Hendricks, and caused me severe distress.... View More
I am considering pursuing a wrongful death and malpractice case after the passing of my mother, Margaret Lu, in November 2024. She was admitted to the emergency room and then the hospital, where she was wrongfully administered antibiotics, leading to antibiotic poisoning and severe complications.... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2025
Yes, you can sue. Contact some medical malpractice attorneys to discuss your potential claims. These case require expert testimony that the antibiotic was improper, or negligently administered, and that the antibiotics took your mother's life. Medical malpractice cases are among the hardest... View More
My uncle was recently stabbed to death by a former bakery employee, and the police report confirmed the knife used matched those found in the bakery kitchen. The bakery left their back door, which leads into the kitchen, open, as shown in video footage. Can we pursue a wrongful death lawsuit... View More
My son tragically passed away in a traffic accident while driving a car that belonged to a friend's mother. The mother insured the car for her own son to drive, despite knowing he didn't have a driver's license. Her son let my son drive the car, even though my son also didn't... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Any time there is a death or serious bodily injury, you need to be represented by an attorney. Determining fault is key to your wrongful death claim. Your son could bear responsibility if he drove negligently. The friend might be liable for letting... View More
I am concerned about the circumstances of my mother's passing, which was attributed to high blood pressure according to the death certificate. She had a history of high blood pressure and was on medication to manage it, a fact the hospital was well aware of. Upon her discharge, the doctor... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2025
You may have grounds for a wrongful death claim based on the circumstances you've described. The abrupt discontinuation of blood pressure medication without adequate warning about risks or ensuring timely follow-up care could potentially constitute medical negligence.
In California,... View More
My wife passed away suddenly last December from a brain tumor that spread significantly. She had been under the care of a family physician for almost two years, who did not conduct any imaging scans or recommend diagnostic tests during her treatment. She was under general normal treatment without... View More
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