Sorry for the loss of you mother. You may have a wrongful death claim and also a survivor's claim. Was your mother married at the time of her death? How old are you? There are deadlines that have to be followed in order to recover as well.If you would like us to evaluate this claim for you... Read more »
You would need to contact an Iowa attorney.
is incarcerated preclude a lawsuit?
First, sorry for your loss. The answer depends on a lot. It depends on the facts of the incident. How did this occur? What happened? When did it occur? We would be available to speak to you concerning the answers to these questions.
owner, or the truck company the driver worked for? Can I sue all three?
Proper defendants usually are the truck driver and the trucking company. Others can be a potential defendant, depending on the facts, like the maintenance company (if the truck is improperly maintained) or the leasing company in some circumstances. I am sorry for your loss.
Not a question. If you feel the data base would have shown all of her meds (and she didn't have an illegal stash she bought on the street) the estate may have had a claim--suggest you contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn for the County where it happened; they give free consults.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute maintains statistics for motor vehicle crashes by state, vehicle miles, no. of vehicles involved, and other parameters. You could contact them and ask if they have vehicle-specific crash-related data.... Read more »
In Texas yes, it's $500,000 but there are items like inflation adjustment, contribution if more than 1 person responsible that can adjust the figure. Suggest you contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn who handles medical cases. They give free consultations.
In Texas, wrongful death claimants are limited to parents, spouses and children. See CHAPTER 71. WRONGFUL DEATH, Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code.
Determinations of future earnings are generally based on evidence, witness testimony, and expert testimony, such as testimony from an economist. There are many factors that go into an evaluation of future earnings, and it can be difficult to determine for a young person or student who hasn't... Read more »
Or do you have to be family to bring the suit?
You have to be next of kin.
Depends on if they are the decedent or not. Generally no. If you have a claim contact a member of the Texasd Trial Lawyers Assn-they give free consults.
simultaneously or do I have to wait until the criminal case ends?
If you are within the statute of limitations and the facts of the case permit a civil suit from the same event, then you can have simultaneous proceedings. You should contact a personal injury attorney in Texas to discuss the facts of your case.
We paid for our dog and been trying to get him for days but city police don’t want to open the gates for us they took our dog else where to probably get put down, can we sue??
You could but the pound is usally operated by the municipality, not by the police. As your city councilman or mayor about this.
There aren't set times. You need to stay in touch with your attorney. Find out what is happening. There will be times when the attorney is waiting to hear from their insurance so it would not be unusual for them to have nothing to report.
Stay in contact with your attorney.
i was told i had to sign this PR waiver since i was not yet married so the next legal age heir would be my fiances father. court has not named PR yet. The day after the funeral he had filed a paper at the courthouse to recoup his burial expense to get our family boat just in his name. i paid the... Read more »
yes.File a revocation.
The amount was approx $300,k divided between 5 siblings. The case was filed in
New Mexico.
Your post says Texas. You first need to contact the attorney, find out the breakdown between wrongful death and survivorship. Find out if the Az tax people agreed to the split. Contact a CPA in your state.
The cop was sentenced for his murder. Can I file a wrongful death suit 40 years later?
No.
awarded. Who is entitled to receive the money? He had a living grandmother, father and older sister
You, father,sister. You need to consult with an attorney of your own. Look for a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn. in the county where the killing happened.
After the dog got out she told me I am going to shoot your dog so I quickly tried to get my dog back in the yard but the dog ran across the street into a vacant lot I grabbed my keys drove in that direction saw the dog in rearview mirror headed back to the house turned around pulled into my drive... Read more »
You can make a claim but will spend more than you get. You need to press charges with the police.
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