He claimed he shot at my dog for having 3 chickens cornered then the dog ran approx. 80 yard away from chickens he pursued my dog and shot it at point blank in the Bach of the neck below skull with 9 mm he knew it was my dog is this justified
answered on Feb 3, 2021
It depends.
A pet owner may sue a person who purposefully hurt or killed his animal under different legal theories, including conversion, trespass to chattel (an old-school legal term for destroying or interfering with someone else's property), or intentional infliction of emotional... Read more »
What can our family do legally? The person said they didn't see him on his loud Harley, yet hit him on the passenger front side while making a left turn. This was in Arkansas where he lived with his wife and son.
answered on Jul 3, 2019
I would recommend you contact an Arkansas injury lawyer to discuss whether anything can be done in a civil claim. Regarding whether there is criminal liability for what occurred, I would need more information and also direct you to the prosecuting attorney in the County where the wreck occurred.
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answered on Oct 5, 2018
Get a lawyer right away. Probably don’t need to be putting a lot of info on the web.
Occurred in August of 2017 Marrietta Arkansas.
answered on Mar 5, 2018
Unlikely as they search for drugs and if he evaded I don't see a claim. You can always check with the Ark. Civil Liberties Union prison rights section.
answered on Feb 11, 2018
No, you must call the dog warden or police--depends on your state and township as to how dog cases are handled.
answered on Nov 30, 2017
You have a technical defense of duress, but it's extremely difficult to prove and most juries unlikely to buy it. You need to consult an attorney who handles criminal issues.
All of my other siblings have been included except me and my brother. How would I go about making sure we receive our portion of the settlement?
answered on Aug 24, 2017
Contact the attorney for the estate and be sure that you and your brother are listed. Ask why you were not. If you don't get a straight answer contact a member of the Ark. Assn for Justice to find one in your area--they give free consults.
answered on Sep 8, 2016
You should consult an attorney if you aren't being represented by one. Look for a member of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association--they give free consultations.
Insurance consists of ($25,000 is the amount required by state law minimum) along with deceased's own $25,000 under-insured motorist auto policy, resulting in law firm's award of $16,666.50 from the two policies totaling $50,000.00?
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answered on Sep 20, 2015
If the law firm received a contingent fee, that fee would have to have been agreed by the widow and children in advance. Were they all over the age of majority when they signed the agreement? I would question the law firm's taking their fee from the $50 K settlement; they should have known... Read more »
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