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My stepmother was prescribed xenazine, for treatment of Huntington disease. Xenazine has the known side effects of depression and suicidal thoughts. My step mom was never depressed or suicidal before taking this treatment. 4 years ago, she committed suicide at home.
Is it probable to ask... View More 
answered on Apr 11, 2021
Arising from the situation you describe are potential product liability and medical malpractice claims. However, you may have a statute of limitations problem. Not sure which State you are referencing, as you are writing to Fla. attorneys on Justia, but you are writing from Birmingham, Alabama.... View More
How to go about pursuing it?
answered on Apr 7, 2021
This type of claim is known as a "toxic tort", which is essentially a legal claim for harm (disease) caused by exposure to a dangerous substance, such as a chemical. The claim would potentially be against the employer, the manufacturer of the product that is causing people cancer, and... View More
Finds his brakes were faulty but did not contribute to the crash?
answered on Feb 23, 2021
There would have to be SOMETHING connected to that driver that caused or partially caused the crash; otherwise, what possible reason could they have for filing a charge? Certainly, negligently failing to maintain brakes might form a basis for a charge IF that played some part, big or small, in the... View More
I know we have no rights to the lawsuit but we are her beneficiaries. Her health is troubling and I just want to know if we will keep her rights to the settlement if she passes. Ideally, we want her alive but I just am concerned. Worst thing is we were so close people thought he was my birth... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2021
If I understand you correctly, your mother currently is the plaintiff in a wrongful death lawsuit arising from the death of your step-father, which has not yet settled, but you are expecting a settlement or recovery at some point in the future. I wonder why you didn't ask your question to... View More
The first vet said my cat had an infection. I had to take him back about 5 times. He just gave him more antibiotics. It getting worse. Several spots were on him. The vet told me he couldn't do any more for my baby. Another vet referred me to a reputable vet. I took him. She said I should have... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2020
Yes, check out Joey’s Legacy on Facebook for resources in Florida.
I have been being investigated for a year now for a death resulting. I havent plead guilty to my sales charges from a year ago because im afraid if i do they are going to charge me with the dealth resulting. Im doing so good now and just had a baby and have been sober for a year and did lots of... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2020
Your case is in New Hampshire, but you posted this inquiry to Fla. attorneys, who cannot advise you unless they happen to be a member of the New Hampshire Bar. In any event, this is definitely not an issue that you can get an answer to from any attorney, anywhere, simply by posting an on-line... View More
I’m wondering what the statues of limitations are in Florida this happened in 03 And now that we are through the grieving process is there anyway that we can Go after them for a wrongful death Lawsuit
answered on Sep 22, 2020
If this happened in 2003 unfortunately you are well beyond the Statute of Limitations.
Some guys broke into my house to rob me and my fiance and shot and killed him in the mix,
And now they've dropped there charges down from First Degree Premeditated Murder to Second Degree Murder Life Felony .
And I was wondering what life felony means? Does it mean they would... View More
answered on May 20, 2020
It’s probably a distinction without a difference. Both murder 1 and felony murder carry a life sentence. The felony murder rule states that if any death occurs during the commission of a dangerous/violent felony then all the actors involved will go down for murder 1. Aside from the criminal case,... View More
No insurance on either vehicle , multiple people involved (driver of car no license and under the influence driving another person's car no insurance. ) (driver of motorcycle my daughter was a passenger on driving a friends motorcycle no insurance or endorsement for either driver)and owner of... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2020
Why are you asking this question if you currently have a lawyer? Are you doubting something that your lawyer told you, and if so, why? If a family member of a driver owned the vehicle being negligently driven, that family member could be held liable. If found liable with a money judgment... View More
Driver chose to drive over appeared intentional definitely cruel conduct.
History of doing this, multiple witnesses all willing to testify , hoa is aware of past that this person is a danger. Nothing done. Appears culpable negligence
answered on Dec 4, 2019
What does the HOA have to do with it? If you believe a crime was committed, report it to the local law enforcement authorities.
I ask my family members in Kissimmee, Florida to see if they can watch over my dog while i completed my tour in Korea. I gave them my dog September 2018 and is being over 1 yr. Apparently my dog was playing with their little yorkie and my dog she is american bulldog. So while fighting over a toy... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2019
Regarding the issue of pressing a criminal charge (such as destruction of personal property), that is a question for the local law enforcement authorities. Regarding the issue of seeking money damages from the shelter and/or from family member(s), you do have potential claims there, though... View More
My oldest daughter was killed 6 months ago when she was crossing the street and hit by a drunk driver. The driver only had state required Insurance which pays 10,000$ to the next of kin for wrongful death. Because I'm her mother I'm her next of kin and receiving the wrongful death... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2019
This question is outside my area is specialization as a personal injury lawyer. You need to consult with a family law attorney.
My question is.. My dad was married, but separated for close to or over a decade or so... His wife claims to have no time or wanted to take time to deal with his funeral arrangements with cost or anything...
Does Florida law prevent his kids from being in first control of everything when... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2019
Sorry to hear of your loss.
An adult survivor, including child over the age of 18, who otherwise meets the requirements under Florida, can be a Personal Representative of the Estate. Consult a probate lawyer about next steps.
Please note that while your dad was... View More
The WD attorney reached a settlement but now the funds are sitting in the Estate account. We are trying to close out Probate but feel there should be an allocation to the survivors and an allocation towards medical expenses. We feel that the allocation of funds to the survivors should not be part... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2019
Why don't you ask the attorney who handled the wrongful death case? He or she can do probate if needed, or can refer you to another attorney.
family member called animal control had dogs removed without notifying me... they are gone. im54 don't have kids I live in arcadia florida went to sheriffs office they said I cannot press charges against them I have over 3,000 dollars invested in them shots ,food and the time I spent with... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2019
Animal control, in most jurisdictions, won't pick up pets unless they've been abused or neglected, not simply because someone calls and says, "I don't want my pets anymore." Don't know if that's the case here, but your first step is to contact animal control to... View More
I need assistance to file a summary or letter of administration in Pasco county, Hudson, FL. for an inexpensive fee. There really is no estate, only a wrecked motorcycle, and an insurance claim for the motorcycle of >$4,500. For the past 4 years, my uncle resided rent-free, at my property in... View More
answered on May 3, 2019
I suggest contacting a legal aid clinic. They often are able to help with cases like this. Since you're in Pasco County, Bay Area Legal Services might be able to help. Good luck.
Car made illegal Uturn in path motorcycle
answered on Mar 15, 2019
As an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, we can help you. A lot of the information that we need to assist you in determining your case, is very fact intensive and private. There are a lot of factors in answering this question. Some of them include, the... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Not sure what this question is really asking, but under Florida law, there is two (2) year statute of limitations on wrongful death claims. See Fla. Stat. 95.11(4)(d).
My mom died from her injuries in the accident. The driver was driving his moms car he had not had a license in 15 years. He was arrested that night and is now charged with 11 felonies. he is going on trial in April. Because it was his moms car can I sue his mom for her home in maryland and can I... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my condolences.
The answer to your question is just not that simple. First, where did the accident happen? If it happened in Florida, the owner of the at-fault vehicle is considered primarily responsible and can be sued as long as... View More
Wanting to file malpractice lawsuit for her death and was told her husband would be the only one able to do so even tho he’s nothing to her 3 kids and was also the enabler for her problem why would he deserve this over us ?
answered on Jan 31, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I think what you are referring to is that the spouse has preference of appointment as personal representative (PR) in the probate estate, and the PR is the person who would file the lawsuit.
All is not lost, however. If the spouse... View More
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