Both of my parents (aged 85 and 87) currently have active Texas licenses and auto insurance. Their physician tested and diagnosed them both with mild dementia Nov 5, 2019. They are both still able to dress, bathe, shop, etc. for themselves, just getting a little confused, weaker, repeating... Read more »
You are liable for negligence. Whether a jury will rule that you were negligent in continuing payments for car insurance and gas and not taking away the keys or disabling the car cannot be accurately predicted.
I'm confused on your question because I don't understand how the police were notified of the deceased person. If the police discover a deceased person then they will usually work to notify the next of kin.
First report shows drugs in her system.Second report shows none. Case was dropped. How can father pursue this?Seems to be a coverup.
Your friend needs to contact a personal injury attorney right away. This is far too serious of a situation to delay seeking legal advice. The consultation would be totally free. There is no reason not to take advantage of a free consultation.
we need to get hold of the case file on a thirty year old out of court settlement on a wrongful death case. All I have is the name of the deceased. Could someone please point me in the right direction as to where I start? hank you.
That's going back quite a way. A Texas attorney is really the one who would know about navigation through the Texas court system in terms of retrieving records. But your question remains open for a month. As a general practice in most unified court systems, one could check if any records come... Read more »
Almost thirty years ago, my husband died in a car accident in which I was badly hurt too. A wrongful death case was brought against the party responsible and eventually settled out of court. Now, the brothers of my deceased husband have filed a criminal case in another country against myself,... Read more »
if it was an estate then the estate would have been set up in the county where it happened. That would have shown if there were heirs.
In most states, and I believe in Texas, the spouse gets everything unless there are children. Brothers get zero. That's if there is no will. Even if... Read more »
Without more facts and details this question can not be answered with any full legal analysis. If you believe it was a violation of his civil rights then you should consult a lawyer as soon as possible. Good luck and sorry for your loss.
We believe my brother in law was murdered. Our local cops had him have done a horrible job and now haven't even tried to arrest the woman who at least fled the scene of the crime. They want to give the woman 2 to 10 yrs and if it murder it should be a higher charge and way longer sentence. She... Read more »
If a beneficiary on a life insurance policy is found guilty of murder of the insured, she/he will not receive the proceeds of the policy. You will have to talk with the DA assigned to the case regarding prosecution. Sorry for your loss.
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.
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