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I'm under age my mother passed in a wreck with a drunk driver. I'm not sure if my family filed or not.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
When a family member dies as a result of the neglect or wrongful action of another, a lawsuit for damages may be brought by the personal representative of the decedent within two years after the death of the injured person. (Va. § 8.01-50, 8.01-244).
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answered on Jan 23, 2011
Most wrongful death cases are litigated in state courts. Only under certain less common factual scenarios will a wrongful death case be heard in federal court. A person with a wrongful death action needs to speak with an attorney not only regarding the wrongful death action, but to make sure they... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2011
If you are asking "what is going in," here is the likely answer:
There is wrongful death lawsuit being brought by the estate of the deceased. There is a basis for you to receive some or all of the proceeds from the lawsuit if the lawsuit is successful. The Executor/Personal... View More
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