Gary K. Burger Jr Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 22, 2024

I'm sorry for you loss. It sounds like a very painful way to lose a loved one.

There is likely an issue of sovereign immunity in this case, as it involves a government agency. This exempts agencies and their employees from being held responsible, though there are exceptions such as if... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for the wrongful death. Some general options might include complaint, investigation, etc., depending on circumstances. A local attorney could advise more definitively after discussing in detail with... View More

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... View More

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

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

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

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

Only an Illinois attorney could answer your question, as it involves state procedural rules, but you await a response for five weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney who could advise precisely under Illinois civil procedure law, in many places nationwide as a general practice,... View More

I'm very sorry for your sister's ordeal. A Maryland attorney could advise best, but you await a response for a month. You're not likely to find a pro bono med mal attorney - that's not the way they work. Most firms that handle med mal cases work on a contingency basis. That... View More

I'm sorry for the loss of your loved one. If you're seeking someone in a specific region, you could supplement your searches with the Find a Lawyer tab above, which lists attorneys by region and area of practice. Local and state bar associations could also be used to help find a law firm. Good luck

I'm very sorry for the loss of your son's father. Like you say, it could be a matter of grabbing at straws for lack of other viable sources of compensation. You mention having a lawyer - it isn't clear from the description if this is a probate lawyer for the estate or a... View More

If a medical malpractice or wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Cook County Illinois, you can find it by following this link or pasting it into your browser: https://casesearch.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/CivilCaseSearchAPI.aspx

Choose the Law Division and then search for your... View More

James L. Arrasmith Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 21, 2024

I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your son under such tragic circumstances. This must be an incredibly difficult and painful situation. Based on the information you've provided, here are some suggestions on potential next steps:

1. Contact the police department handling the... View More

Your husband should obtain full and complete copies of your his medical records and take them to a different gastroenterologist and a different anesthesiologist for an expert opinion as to whether the conduct of the doctor who was performing his colonoscopy and/or the anesthesiologist who... View More

It appears your question was cut off. If I understand correctly, you are asking whether it is possible for the state of Indiana to charge another person with wrongful death after someone is acquitted. The answer is that the state of Indiana absolutely can arrest another person for the crime. The... View More

A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry your question remains open - one option might be to expand the category to include "Tax Law." Good luck

Anthony M. Avery Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 11, 2024

There may have been something wrong with the POA, or the hospital simply refused to obey the directives of the attorney in fact. What damages did the Decedent incur because of the hospital's disobedience? There may not be any, and if so, no cause of action. If damages are present, then... View More

If a driver is followed by police car(s) with flashing lights, making it obvious that the police are requesting the driver to pull over, the driver has the legal duty to pull over, not take off into oncoming traffic or otherwise. So your phrase "wrongfully chased" makes no sense. There... View More

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm very sorry for your loss. You could reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. It might be worth acting without delay. If you do find a law firm that is interested in the matter, they... View More

There are firms who handle a number of appeals on a pro bono basis, however, your better bet is to contact the Innocence Project.