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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: Mom started a suit before passing. neither my sibling nor i knew the lawyer. How do we find out more about it?

My mother lost her battle with cancer. Her previous doctor dismissed it as a growth and nothing more and failed to do any tests. She switched doctors and found out it was cancer and nothing could be done it was too far along. If it had been treated when it was dismissed She wouldve had a high... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 23, 2016

As you and brother are the presumptive heirs call up the attorney.See if an estate was opened--you should have been notified. If not you may want to open one which will give you access to records, bank statements etc in case of hanky panky by aunt.

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Q: What constitutes unlawful death?

Our 23 yr old son (with misdemeanors) lived with us a few months last year without being on the lease as an occupant. When the management found out that he had been living with us and that he had prior convictions that told him that he must leave the property immediately. Two to three hours later... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 16, 2016

I don't see a case there. He was asked to leave--which didn't mean that second. He dies thereafter. There has to be a legal duty by one person to another, that is not met or is breached, and that breach causes the death. The landlord owed no duty to your son that was violated that I see.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: Can I sue a hospital for an undiagnosed abscess leading to sepsis and death?

My mother was in and out of the hospital over a 5 month period, Her blood cultures came back positive for infection during this time. the last time she was admitted was for cellulitis in her foot. She unexpectedly passed away and her autopsy came back with her cause of death being sepsis and an... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 23, 2016

Contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free conultations. Look for one who handles medical cases.All the best.

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Q: Can a wrongful death case be brought against emts in GA?

My brother was having a gran mal seizure when the paramedics got to him he was starting to come out of it the seizure the paramedics threw him to the ground and held him down and he couldnt breath even though i was telling then he was turning blue. He died right there on he ground with them... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 12, 2016

A local malpractice lawyer can advise about the options based on the details. Don't delay in talking to a laywer!

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not...
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Q: can both parents sue you in a wrongful death and the fact that I did not have any insurance
John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 17, 2015

Yes, both parents can sue you whether you have insurance or not.

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