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answered on Jan 30, 2024

Public universities in Michigan, like other educational institutions, have a responsibility to maintain a safe and conducive learning environment for their students. In cases where a student is involved in an incident resulting in the death of another student, universities typically have a duty to... View More

You need a lot more than a hunch or suspicion of forgery. This would need to be proved, in court, through an expert handwriting analyst - which costs a lot of money that you, as the person thinking this happened, would have to pay.

So, consider whether it's worth it to fight this... View More

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Under common law doctrines that hold nationwide, someone could be charged, and liability could arise for doing something like that. But to get a definitive position specific to your jurisdiction's penal... View More

Might be worth a call to a medical malpractice firm, but under the circumstances, you may not find much relief. Foremost, you are likely running up against a statute of limitations.

The estate needs to bring the action for the claim. If your father passed without a will, then the Michigan intestacy laws will apply. This means that your mother, if married to your father at his time of death, will receive most of the assets of the estate. More information and facts would need... View More

Go to the records department of the clerk of the court where the lawsuit was filed. You should be able to search by the case number or by the legal name of one of the parties.

I don't think it's a CSI report you are looking for; perhaps an autopsy report? You are going to need an adult to help you get that.

It might depend on the circumstances involving the death that required a particularly level of autopsy, and whether or not the CME authorized release.

It's going to take a lot, and you'd probably be wise to hire an attorney to help you undertake all that and to do it properly.

You're not getting judge's notes, however. But most everything else, there is a way - through HIPAA or FOIA.

Death certificates are administrative, and may show more than what an autopsy determines. It's reasonable to expect some lag time.

Yes. And that is why each party has his or her own attorney.

I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother. A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. You ask very good questions. Yes, there are product liability suits that do not necessarily involve recalls. And yes, you should try another lawyer. They may tell you the... View More

Interesting. Wrongful death and medical malpractice claims are complex enough that you would be well advised to discuss this letter with an attorney before signing it. Your ex can, quite likely, proceed without your signature or cooperation.

I assume your wrongful death claim would be for your sibling? You could possibly open a probate estate for that person and initiate a wrongful death suit. It's highly complex so you'll need an attorney.

No. But what are you considering witness intimidation?

Sue who?

I'm very sorry for your loss. As a starting point, you could contact a medical malpractice attorney in Michigan for an initial consultation. In terms of your question about having a case, that is something an attorney could make a more meaningful determination after learning more details from... View More

wife, children get them.

No. Wrongful death is a civil case. Presumably the insurance company for the hospital or doctor she worked for has given her an attorney and she can discuss the case with that person.

You need to contact a member of the Michigan Assn for Justice who handles Landlord liability. They give free consultations. However a landlord is not required to have a working camera unless that is part of the lease, and security issue cases are often difficult, especially as the Republican... View More