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I want to sign permission for my 13-year-old son to travel with his father, whom he lives with full-time, and his father's family on a cruise to Bermuda. I have visitation rights with my son, and the cruise company requires both parents' signatures for consent. Will I be held liable if my... View More 
answered on May 8, 2025
If your son embarks on the cruise, I hope that he enjoys a safe and enjoyable trip with the family. From the standpoint of maritime law and cruise ship protocols, you or the child's father could be presented with certain waivers of liability to sign, depending on the cruise line. These could... View More
My 22-year-old stepdaughter died in a car crash in Central Florida last April. She had previously been involved in a DUI incident, where she refused a breathalyzer, but was released on her own recognizance without immediate license suspension. Despite this, she was able to legally buy and register... View More
answered on May 5, 2025
In Florida, a stepfather may not automatically qualify to sue for wrongful death unless he was legally recognized as the child's parent or financially dependent on her. The claim must be filed by the personal representative of the deceased's estate on behalf of eligible survivors.
My son died in a house fire on January 4th, 2025, and I am seeking legal advice. The Chattahoochee Police Department was very rude and made false statements in the police report. Additionally, the fire department was negligent—they had no water, didn't connect to the fire hydrant, and... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
It will be difficult to win a case against the police or fire department. However, there are other parties whose negligence may have caused the house fire. If proven, you could recover damages for the death of your son. In the past, we have seen electricians, builders/contractors, landlords, and... View More
My son died in a house fire on January 4th, 2025, and I am seeking legal advice. The Chattahoochee Police Department was very rude and made false statements in the police report. Additionally, the fire department was negligent—they had no water, didn't connect to the fire hydrant, and... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
Your only option if you want ANY chance of prevailing at all is to retain a personal injury law firm, and you can look state-wide. Taking on something like this is very complex and would be extremely difficult for you to undertake on your own. Not only would there have to be an investigation of... View More
My son died in a house fire on January 4th, 2025, and I am seeking legal advice. The Chattahoochee Police Department was very rude and made false statements in the police report. Additionally, the fire department was negligent—they had no water, didn't connect to the fire hydrant, and... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2025
Suing a government agency like the fire or police department for negligence can be difficult due to sovereign immunity, which limits such lawsuits. To succeed, you would typically need to prove gross negligence or failure to meet a legal duty, and strict legal deadlines apply.
It may also... View More
I retained a lawyer on 2/12/2021 with a retainage package that included federal appeals. However, my case was remanded to the state, and my lawyer claimed they do not handle federal appeals, leading to a loss in the federal case. There was a lack of updates regarding state and malpractice cases... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2025
Your inquiry is about a complex situation that is not possible to be definitively answered in an online forum. It sounds like your case was in Federal Court, which remanded it to State Court for the case to proceed there. Such remands could be either for technical reasons that don't interfere... View More
My son tragically passed away in a traffic accident while driving a car that belonged to a friend's mother. The mother insured the car for her own son to drive, despite knowing he didn't have a driver's license. Her son let my son drive the car, even though my son also didn't... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Any time there is a death or serious bodily injury, you need to be represented by an attorney. Determining fault is key to your wrongful death claim. Your son could bear responsibility if he drove negligently. The friend might be liable for letting... View More
My son tragically passed away in a traffic accident while driving a car that belonged to a friend's mother. The mother insured the car for her own son to drive, despite knowing he didn't have a driver's license. Her son let my son drive the car, even though my son also didn't... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2025
Well, I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one and I extend my deepest condolences.
So from your facts, it’s ambiguous as to whether there was another car involved in this accident. The central question in this case is who caused the accident? If there was another vehicle... View More
The patient had foot surgery, was in a care facility where they were supposed to have physical therapy and heal, stayed longer because of podiatrist's orders, wasn't until patient was taken to next podiatrist appointment that the doctor noticed she wasn't well and they called... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of the patient. Based on the brief post, attorneys here could agree with you that closer observation could have been a factor. But the most definitive way to answer your question... View More
I am questioning an Official Death Certificate issued by the Coroner's Office regarding a family member who was found deceased and identified through dental records after approximately 6-7 months. The Coroner stated they could not perform an autopsy as only bones remained. However, the death... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2025
I imagine you'd have to litigate to obtain a court order to force the coroner to either change the report or to determine, judicially, the cause of death. You should be prepared to spend thousands of dollars to litigate the matter - as in the mid 5 figures at a minimum.
I want Justice for my dog he was my whole world
answered on Nov 22, 2024
I am sorry to learn of this very sad incident.
You might try contacting the following attorney whose website states they defend dangerous dog cases and represents families whose dog has been unlawfully shot by the police
Steven M. Logan, Esq.
500 S Australian Ave #600... View More
This is hypothetical school assignment
answered on Jun 5, 2024
If a driver is followed by police car(s) with flashing lights, making it obvious that the police are requesting the driver to pull over, the driver has the legal duty to pull over, not take off into oncoming traffic or otherwise. So your phrase "wrongfully chased" makes no sense. There... View More
The company he worked for was bright future electric in Bradenton Florida his name was Ezra gross he died on 11/10/23 my name is Amy gross my birthday is 7/12/78 I have no idea what the law firms name was the only thing I can barely remember is I think they were based out of Miami area
answered on Mar 17, 2024
Contact the clerk of court for the county where the case was filed and ask for information concerning the case (probably your name vs. Bright Future Electric).
PI case not related to the decedent's death was settled by the legal rep as an individual and the settlement check was made payable to the Legal Rep as an individual the plaintiff's attorney to be disbursed. So does the settlement check have to go through the estate if the personal injury... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2023
Yes. If the overdose was by medical staff, it's a potential wrongful death claim based on malpractice. If an illegal drug voluntarily taken, it's a potential wrongful death claim based on negligent supervision, but the claim would face some hurdles. If malpractice, consult a lawyer... View More
Deceased was mentally disabled and on SSD prior to accident. It was a motor vehicle accident that caused his death, he was a pedestrian.
answered on Jun 18, 2023
Sorry to hear about your loss, the personal representative appointed by the probate court is the person who will bring the wrongful death lawsuit. A non-dependent sibling can qualify to bring the wrongful death lawsuit and recover damages on behalf of the qualifying family members and the estate.... View More
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed is his dad entitled to half the payout in the lawsuit?
answered on Mar 14, 2023
Sorry to hear that. Being in prison should not disqualify the father from receiving his fair share, assuming his parental rights have not been terminated, but his fair share is not automatically half. His relationship to his late son is one of the factors to be evaluated.
I'm... View More
it has been a year now. my father was only in her facility for one month. lawyer says they can not subpoena the owner because we are not in litigation. What can i do to help my lawyer retrieve the records.
answered on Jan 23, 2023
I hope you get a useful answer on this forum, but if don't, the type of lawyer you need to look for to obtain another opinion depends on the reason you wish to obtain the records. If you suspect medical malpractice, contact a lawyer specializing in that area. If you want the records for some... View More
The parent had 4 children from 4 different mothers but all except for one was a minor. And the minor child was receiving social security from the dad and also child support from him as well
answered on Jan 20, 2023
If a loved one has passed away due to neglect or abuse in a nursing home, their appointed representative or next of kin may have the right to file a Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuit. If the deceased appointed a representative in their will, that person can take legal action on their behalf.... View More
Amazon driver dropped off a package roughly in between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. and upon leaving struck my dog with the vehicle. And left my property without saying anything or contacting amazon. When I came back to my property minutes later my neighbor informed me that Amazon delivered a package and I... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2022
Sorry to hear about the loss of your pet. I have a dog, too, and can imagine your pain. If the death was accidentally caused (that, is caused by ordinary negligence), you likely have four years from the accident date to take legal action to recover (A) the fair market value of your dog at the age... View More
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