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answered on Apr 3, 2018
So sorry to hear of the terrible losses you suffered. Unimaginable.
Each individual parent has his/her own estate. Accordingly, you would be appointed Personal Representative of each respective estate. And, generally, both estates could file a claim the same wrongful death civil... View More 
answered on Mar 20, 2018
Qualified family members may claim such damages. There is generally no cap, unless against government agencies or other entities so designated by law.
answered on Mar 6, 2018
You might start by looking at the Florida standard jury instructions, Section 501 (a) (2):
http://www.floridasupremecourt.org/civ_jury_instructions/instructions.shtml
answered on Feb 22, 2018
Yes and no. For purposes of this question, I will assume the incident occurs while the teacher is on-the-job (also known as "acting within the course and scope of employment").
For State law claims, the public school teacher receives limited "sovereign immunity" from... View More
claim?
answered on Feb 11, 2018
Contact a member of the Fla Justice Assn who handles malpractice cases.They give free consults.
It has been two years in Wakulla, FL and they have not sent us a final accedent report (only preliminary). One officer claimed the blood work was not back, another claims THC was found in defendant's blood. Defendant was pulled over, a few months after killing my father, for felony speeding... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2018
You should have already and now need to consult with a personal injury attorney in the area where the accident occurred ASAP.
You can use the find a lawyer feature of this site to locate a personal injury / wrongful death attorney in the county or near the county where the accident occurred.
We know the perpetrator he came on to our property murdered our beloved dog when the police came they didn't do a damn thing. What can we do
answered on Jan 24, 2018
Sue the neighbor in small claims court for the money value of the dog (which will be probably be much less than what the dog meant to you).
Her Body Swoll Very Bad , Had A Terrible Smell & Her Skin Had Turned Colors
answered on Jan 23, 2018
Can you sue the hospital for failure to properly refrigerate the body? I doubt that you can prove any compensable damages, so no. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your daughter.
he's been doing this since I was little and I really want him out of my life he is also cheating on my step mom and im too scared to call the cops again Because hes so big and scary and its just crazy and I cant take it
answered on Jan 18, 2018
Don't you can go to jail. Call the Florida Coalition against domestic violence hotline 1800-500-1119. See if you can talk to a counselor to evaluate your options. You need a place to go to and for the state to protect you. That's not something the system is optimally set up to do.... View More
My stepfather died for wrongful death. My mother which is his wife passes away. Who is gets the settlement?
answered on Jan 16, 2018
If the surviving spouse was appointed Personal Representative ("PR") by the Probate Court, then a new PR must be appointed. Generally, the Estate's beneficiaries will receive settlement funds once the Estate's creditors are paid. You should check with the attorney handling the... View More
Case is in Florida - I was told that I have no rights as an adult child when the case was settled . However I am listed as a beneficiary in the probate along with my stepfather and the other creditors so I am confused.
answered on Jan 9, 2018
The Personal Representative (PR) appointed by the Court is in charge of the estate. If your stepfather is the PR, then he controls the Estate, but must act in good faith and fair dealing on behalf of the Estate. Adult children are typically beneficiaries, meaning they are eligible for distributions... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2018
Unsure of where your question is going. So, I'll give you a brief summary.
in the civil context, a wrongful death claim is brought by a court-appointed Personal Representative on behalf of the decedent's estate against a person or entity (private or public) for damages (financial... View More
My sibling was the caretaker of my mother. It is becoming a financial burden to me and will become a greater burden in the futrue to take care of my mother across state lines
There are police reports with eye witnesses and it has be ruled that the party driving was at fault. They were drag... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2018
I would think that your mother's lawsuit would enable her to recover for the wrongful death of your sibling. She should ask her attorney. But, if so, it seems that would bar any wrongful death recovery for you; when she prevails she would recover for her care with no additonal expense to you.
answered on Dec 21, 2017
Yes. Consult an attorney experienced in medical malpractice to discuss the specifics of your circumstances. Do not delay as there are time limits.
answered on Dec 1, 2017
A wrongful death claim in Florida is a claim against a person/company who/which is legally responsible for causing (in whole or in part) a family member's death. It is focused on recovering damages for for act or omission causing death
An incorrectly listed cause of death upon a death... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2017
The claim is brought by the estate but the damages are somewhat technical and the best bet is to consult a member of the Fla.Justice Assn in the county where it happened--they give free consults. The damage issues are the loss of earnings if any, the medical expenses, the loss of companionship and... View More
this lawyer basically stating he cannot win this case. My question is this: Can I hire a lawyer from FL to work with locally or do I need to work with one from NY remotely because of any jurisdiction issues?
answered on Oct 31, 2017
First, get a full explanation of why it's unwinnable. Makes more sense to hire an attorney in New York. Ask for a copy of the entire file. Contact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn --they give free consults. Consult in person--maybe part of the problem is you did everything long... View More
Can I sue for emotional distress?
answered on Oct 25, 2017
Talk to a member of the Fla Justice Assn--they give free consults. Generally, only immediate family can sue under those cirucmstances, but Fla law may be different. If you need therapy, your automobile medical coverage may pay--ask the lawyer about that.
Has to do with a fatality in a careless driving case - the fatality was a 22 year old but is referred to on the summons as a minor child -
answered on Oct 4, 2017
No, 18 is the age of majority. The person have died may have been legally incapacitated, but that wouldn't make him or her a minor.
I suspect that the caption in the summons contains a typographical error. Either that, or whoever drafted the summons believed that the person was a minor.
answered on Sep 29, 2017
I assume she died of a tobacco-related illness? Google "tobacco lawsuit"; apparently there are law firms who specialize in that sort of litigation.
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