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Widow had filed claim 1st
Has since passed
House has mortgage and other debt
Insurance will not disclose details of settlement
Which is the best course of action?
answered on Mar 1, 2017
Go to the Court where the estate was opened. Find out what happened. When. who was involved.
My son took his life in 2014 after being harassed by another student. He reported the student but the principal did nothing because he claimed they were unable to identify the other student. After my son's death, he told the same thing to me as well as my son's mother and her relatives.... View More 
answered on Mar 1, 2017
A little late now as the statute of limitations is I believe 2 years. Why not talk to a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
Father in law passed in Nov. 2015
Moms attorney filed insurance claim in Dec 2015
She passed away in Dec 2016
Then in Jan 2017
we got a letter that a settlement was reached.
when contacting the adjuster ,
no explanation given
other than it... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2017
If the attorney is your attorney you need to call and ask to make an appointment to see him. In person. If you sent a certified letter that isn't likely to work and I suggest you ask for a copy of the file--again by certified letter ---then contact the bar association and also a member of the... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2017
No, a wrongful death case is not the same as a murder case. A wrongful death case is a civil suit seeking damages (money) and is typically brought by a family member of the person who lost their life. A wrongful death case does not carry criminal penalties with it. On the other hand, a murder case... View More
I mainly need a lawyer for my criminal cases I have pending. However I do have questions about what my family needs to do to get justice for my dad who recently past and it was declared 100% preventable, and was a result of medical negligence. Please advise me on how to find a lawyer. Thank you.
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answered on Jan 19, 2017
If you can't afford a lawyer in a criminal case, the court will appoint you a lawyer.
lifeguard was on duty?
answered on Jan 14, 2017
It's very fact specific. Suggest you contact a memberof the Texas Trial Laweyrs Assn--they give free consults.
Generally, you would need witnesses to what lifeguard didn't do and as to how far child was from lifeguard
when it happened. Also, depending on pool size &... View More
My mother passed away in a wreck in 2008. My brothers sued the Ford company, won the case and a structured settlement was to be divided amongst her children. My brothers kept my share of the structured settlement . They purchased land and a house. Nothing is in my name and they kept the remaining... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2016
If he was a legal guardian you should be able to go after him. If there was a structured settlement there's a paper trail.
If you want start researching the paper trail. Contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn who handles estate related matters. Several violations involved too..
answered on Dec 22, 2016
In Texas, the people who are proper wrongful death beneficiaries are the spouse, children and parents. Companionship legally in Texas is basically the love, affection and companionship one has lost and is determined on an individual basis.
Can I file a wrongful death claim on his behalf or is the personal injury suit now moot?
answered on Nov 15, 2016
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. To address your question, claims are often brought on behalf of family members who have passed on. Texas law allows an estate, legal representative, or any heirs to bring a "survival action", or a lawsuit that would have been brought had the person... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2016
Possibly neither but the family of your friend should contact a member of the Texas Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.
the doctor is a Board certified allergy specialist and the allergy shot was a shot build up immunotherapy
answered on Sep 18, 2016
Can't be answered without knowing the shot, was doctor a specialist, etc. Certainly it merits investigation by consulting
a member of the Texas /Trial Lawyers Association who handles medical carelessness cases. They give free consultations, handle cases on a contingent fee.
Can they do it even though he was married to me?
answered on Sep 13, 2016
In most states you are the person to handle the estate. They can't legally go "behind you." Suggest the best way is to get with a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association--they give free consultations.
Lawsuit is done, but lawyer not paying children. Think he spent the money. Fees keep going up, but the settlement is done in February.
answered on Jun 23, 2016
Fee should be set by the fee agreement. The kids guardian should meet with the lawyer to find out, look at the file.The money should have been placed in escrow. Fees should not "go up" if it's settled--possible there are costs to the extent they were for items done before the... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2015
Generally speaking, wrongful death cases are usually brought against the person who caused the death and not the insurance company. The insurance company for the responsible party defends the lawsuit. In many states, wrongful death cases are based on the lost relationship -- essentially, the pain... View More
My daughter died from a Methadone Overdose after receiving her daily dose of methadone from a methadone clinic in Austin, Tx. Are there not protocals in place to prevent a lethal dose? The police in Buda, Tx. where my daughter died show no interest in how my daughter received a lethal dose. Just... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2015
Sorry for your loss. A personal injury lawyer is the type of lawyer that would handle a wrongful death lawsuit.
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 work... View More
Fell 70 feet
answered on Sep 5, 2015
A case that old might be barred by the statute of limitations, and, further, since it happened on the job then workers' compensation may apply. Talk to a TX injury and/or worker's comp lawyer ASAP to verify.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an... View More
The lawyers my mom hired worked against her instead of for her
answered on Aug 7, 2015
May be hard if case is settled and if she doesn't want to. Check with a local lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Each state has their own rules on who qualifies as a potential person to sue for wrongful death. For example, in AZ, it's parents, spouses and children. Talk to a TX injury lawyer ASAP to see if there is a viable claim. Remember there are strict deadlines for making... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2011
some states, like indiana, have a provision for attorney fees in a wrongful death case. however most states do not and the fees and court costs come from the recovery usually as a percentage. you need to check with a lawyer in texas for the texas wrongful death law as it varies from state to... View More
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