911 operator in police dept mishandled call, which led to incorrect medical response with no urgency
answered on Jun 30, 2017
Would be governed by the tort claims act; contact a member of the NJ Assn for Justice in your area--they give free consults. I believe it's two years; there are notice requirements (90 days I believe, but there are ways notice is "deemed."). Get the free consult.
answered on Jun 20, 2017
No and yes. There is either a will or intestate estate. Intestate estate rules divide up who gets what. However it's not "automatic"--an excecutor has to be appointed. You should contact a member of the NJ Assn for Justice--if you need names, give me a call.
She did this while the divorce was in progress. I couldn't take the dog at the time because of my living situation, I would have liked to have the dog now that I could have.
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answered on Mar 26, 2017
She would not need your permission. If the dog was that ill, there was probably no alternative.
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answered on Feb 18, 2017
Indeed you should. Gerald Baker and Tom Vesper are such attorneys--tell them I suggested you call. Generally you want to speak with a NJ Assn for Justice member who handles malpractice cases--which they do. They give free consultations.
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answered on Feb 12, 2017
Unlikely, but why not ask your question of a member of the NJ Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.
answered on Dec 3, 2016
Much more information is needed to answer your question, but you in general cannot bring a criminal action against someone that is up to the state to prosecute and in many cases more than negligence is needed for a criminal cases. For civil you can hire a lawyer to do this and you will get damages... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2016
Only the executor. If not named, a member of the immediate family. Friends, no way.
answered on Dec 28, 2015
You may want to ask under the Probate topic.
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I am beneficiary in his will. Do I have a law suit that I need to pursue?
answered on Aug 28, 2015
I am very sorry to hear that. Wrongful death laws vary from state to state. The estate may have a claim. Talk to a local injury or probate lawyer.
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answered on May 18, 2015
You need to contact a medical malpractice lawyer in your area for a free consultation.
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answered on May 26, 2011
The statute of limitations on wrongful death in New Jersey is 2 years from the date of death.
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