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Lawyer doesn't want to honor our contract because he got 2 cases that would've been profitable tossed out of court by cancelling all depositions. Now he don't want to continue with case against my sister's killer because he knows this person has no assets. But we signed a contract.
answered on May 23, 2019
Depends on the two cases being "tossed" and the reasons for them. Contact a member of CAOC who handles legal malpractice cases.
Atkins v. Virginia
answered on May 22, 2019
Atkins v Virginia, decided in 2002, held that it is a violation of the 8th Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment to execute a "mentally retarded" defendant, finding that " the large number of States prohibiting the execution of mentally retarded persons... View More 
answered on May 4, 2019
I don't think that someone who makes your life miserable is going to be liable for suicide. However, if someone encourages and/or provides other support for such an action, liability might be possible. Talk to a mental health counselor. There are resources to help.
answered on Mar 12, 2019
Neither. Bodily injury claims and property damage claims have separate limits in liability policies. The damages paid out for one does not affect the other. Facts to consider include the number of claimants, the economic damages (loss of financial support due to absence of the decedent),... View More
arrested for vehicular manslaughter with suspesion for dui but blood alcohol level was normal but someone did end up dying in the crash, what happens to the driver? how long does a case like this usually take?
Driving a atv and it crashed or tipped and everyone was thrown out, no one in... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2019
It could be over tomorrow. It could go through trial and appeals and take years. Every case is different. What happens to the driver depends on the facts of the incident, which you haven't shared.
Police are not doing a criminal investigation and I have reason to believe her death was no over dose, but in fact a homicide. I believe her phone contains information that can help me find the truth. How can I get the police to assist in getting the phone unlocked?
answered on Feb 22, 2019
Not sure, but I would contact the phone manufacturer with evidence that I was the heir, or had legal authority to access the phone, and request its help.
Neighbors dog walked in front of my houseboff leash. My dog then ran out the front door and out the unfortunatly opened gate. Both pitbulls angaed in a fight. We were not succeeding in breakig them apart. My neighbor grabbed his gun shot and killed my dog. How good of a case do i have? My dog was... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2019
If you had a case, it would be for the value of the dog. I don't know whether what he did was illegal. However, if he had called the police instead, what do you think they would have done?
Hottest day of the year 107 outside, corrugated warehouse line work-it had to be 147- the warehouse cooled by a single box fan, Ross, my deceased partner said- Supervisor admitted to me at the hospital they realized the heat danger and called unscheduled break for snow cones outside- Ross got to... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2019
clarification of what? You say the deceased was your partner, but that may not qualify you for benefits. Hopefully your partner left something in writing saying that you are an heir. Otherwise, you may be forced to litigate the issue. Be advised that if there are no dependents entitled to... View More
Uncle admitted to hospital 12/11/18, then dies of kidney failure on 12/20/18, County Coroner calls us on 1/08/19 and tells us the report from hospital reads "No Family". Our family has been trusting this hospital for over 50 years, his sister died there 6 months ago which is how the... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2019
I'm unaware of any statutory duty of the hospital to notify next of kin. Further, it appears that your uncle may have asked for no notification based on the "No Family" designation. Finally, the Coroner’s Office has the responsibility of notifying next of kin.... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2019
You could consult with another attorney in California.
Tim Akpinar
Sister named executor in home drafted will left by our mother. A verbal contract was added later.
answered on Jan 7, 2019
If they are different claims, you can. If it's the same claim and they are jointly liable, then you can't.
I have a close friend who's healthy 12 year old son was found dead, face down in a bathtub of water, with his pants down while in the custody of foster care. Her story is unimaginable. The autopsy states the cause of death was undetermined... There was incorrect information regarding the... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2018
It is highly doubtful that you are going to be able to adequately investigate a death from 17 years ago. You can try to get the body exhumed and hire a pathologist to perform an autopsy. Be prepared to spend about $10,000, at least. Whatever that determines may lead you to other lines of inquiry... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2018
You have left out a lot of facts: like why your brother did that? Why you didn't get the dog from the shelter? Depending on facts, taking the dog to the shelter may have been the proper thing to do. Putting the dog to sleep might have been the proper thing to do. Without the full story, no... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2018
Good question to ask the hospital, the nurses, the doctors. I would imagine that it lasts until revoked, but the hospital will have a more knowledgeable answer.
I had got hit with lightning but have a lightning rod of the proper person going into right derection in what I wanted to no who could destroy my life in all the ways like they truly did ya it's tru but haven't now till now thanks have a nice day
answered on Dec 18, 2018
Very unclear what happened. If someone installed a lightning rod improperly, and you were injured as a result, you might have a claim. Consult with a knowledgeable PI attorney to a detailed evaluation of exactly what happened to you.
The original attorney is fired for this reason but new attorney States LA Superior Ct requires retaining this expert, friend of the defendent,opened rehab together, supports dependent in wrongful death. Dependent w/o license has sober companions provide drugs/alcohol. After 7 months of no MD txt... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2018
It may be if the case is ready for trial and the expert was listed. It may be possible to petition the court to get that permitted but you need to sit down with the lawyer on this.
A person continually goes missing over 2 years, is controlled with drugs, sold it's finally found by the police and described as a victim of human trafficking.The district attorney blames the victim citing sheet and should not have gotten into the position she's in at that... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2018
Not sure this is a question but it's up to the authorities to investigate or journalists, but only the DA and police can charge anyone.
Filling to get signatures can the pi testify in court to their discussion they had with informants? Some did have depositions, others did not but 13 Witnesses have died on this case prior to trial. The case has run out of witnesses for the plaintiff as the remaining until too afraid to appear in... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2018
Yes. Prior statements to others can come into evidence through applicable hearsay exceptions.
Also if people sentenced to LWOP qualify for the new Bill under The Felony murder Rule sb1437?
As for as for the Habeas under ( Banks & Clarks) is to take away LWOP for someone that according to the Police reports was presented but not the active shooter or Big participant in any crime?
answered on Dec 7, 2018
You should re-post this under criminal law or criminal defense. Wrongful death is a civil law issue.
after the car maker?
answered on Dec 4, 2018
There is no such thing as a driverless car. There are cars which try to operate without as much human intervention, but humans are still "in control" and can intervene when appropriate. In other words, you sue the driver and owner of the car, as well as the manufacturer/ distributor/... View More
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