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My brother said he will use his own lawyer and my siblings and I will use the same lawyer . Can two separate party’s sue for the same reason. My brother said he wants to sue by himself without his siblings. So we decided to get our own lawyer.
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answered on Aug 17, 2023
Any action must be brought on behalf of your mother’s estate. Someone must petition the Surrogate’s Court to be appointed Administrator or, if there is a Will, Executor. If she was married at the time of her death, her spouse has first priority to petition. If not, all natural born or adopted... View More 
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How many accidents should occur on a single street to justify a traffic signal be installed?
answered on Aug 10, 2023
There are many variable into "how much", such as the amount of insurance coverage, the comparative fault of all of the drivers, the number of claimants to divide the insurance, etc. We don't know any of that so no one can even begin to say "how much." If there is an issue... View More
My parents where killed and nobody gave her a ride home. She was told to go to a diffrent hospital and missed my moms death by 10 minutes, Why did they do this?
answered on Aug 10, 2023
I am sorry for your loss.
The continuous posting of questions is beyond the scope of this forum. If you have a multitude of questions, just call a wrongful death attorney to discuss your potential claims.
As to your questions: The police do not have to give anyone a ride. As to... View More
My family was in a fatal car accident. There were 3 young men however, the driver was allowed by police to leave the scene and is not wanted for hit and run, Why? He murdered my parents and thats it? What is my recourse?
answered on Aug 9, 2023
If he talked to police at the scene, it's not hit and run, by definition. The police are free to let people leave the scene.
Your recourse is to talk to a personal injury attorney about filing a lawsuit for wrongful death. It is up to the police to investigate, and up to the... View More
The mother of the driver left her son home to come see what occurred she did not turn her son over to the police. Nor should she have to the SDPD said my parents where not wearing seat belts. That does not constitute a reasonable excuse for their execution. Please Advise
answered on Aug 8, 2023
No, the mother is not guilty. She may be liable civilly as the owner of the vehicle, or as the person who signed the documents who allowed her potentially minor son to obtain a provisional license. The mother did not commit a crime, however, based on the little information you have provided.... View More
My parents were both killed in an auto accident.
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They met 14-17 at a dance married 57 years.
The nicest people you would ever meet.
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answered on Aug 8, 2023
First start by obtaining appropriate waivers and consents from the relevant parties, such as the funeral attendees and participants. I would ensure that the necessary permissions are obtained, and California's privacy laws are complied with throughout the filming process.
A media... View More
My daddy was preparing to have surgy when my stepmother quit giving him his medication without asking the doctor weeks before his surgery then daddy died from a blood clot during surgery. My stepmother gained a lot from his death plus 675,000 in life insurance.
answered on Aug 5, 2023
First off, I'm sure that I speak for everyone when I say that I'm sorry for your loss. The death of a parent is a difficult thing, even without the possibility that another loved one may have caused it. That said, you have asked a complex question that is masquerading as a simple one. The... View More
My mother had a catheter infection while she was in the hospital at UCSF
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answered on Jul 29, 2023
You may have the right to pursue a medical malpractice claim against the hospital if it can be established that the hospital's negligence in handling the catheter infection contributed to your mother's passing. To determine the viability of a lawsuit, it is essential to consult with an... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
I understand that you have several questions related to census, OCR materials, corporate business, hunter identification, PCR results, identity theft, government probes, human subjects, and sealed information. However, your inquiry is unclear and appears to be a mix of different topics. To provide... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2023
To report a murder, go to the appropriate law enforcement agency for the area where the murder was committed. If the murder occurred in the City of Waco, you can report the murder to Waco PD or to the McLennan County Sheriff's Dept.
To file a wrongful death lawsuit, you should hire... View More
No signatures of certification. ME website says pending investigation. But not told this. How to solve this?
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
If there are issues with the death certificate, it is essential to address them promptly to ensure proper legal documentation. Contact the relevant authorities, such as the County Recorder's office or the Medical Examiner's office, to seek clarification on the status of the death... View More
Can anyone help me it was an mesothelioma case
answered on Jul 20, 2023
A Virginia or North Carolina attorney could probably advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. One option is to search under your grandfather's name. If it was on a court docket in any kind of multi-district federal litigation, it's possible it could come up. If it was... View More
They called us to come get him after they had their goats pinned up. We live 2 houses down and in the 2 min it took my husband to go down and pick him up they decided to shoot my dog. He was not actively harming their goats. He was standing there a couple feet away in the fence and they shot him... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2023
If your dog was out of your control and injured your neighbor's goats, you are responsible for the vet bill to treat the goats. If your neighbor decided to shoot your dog AFTER his animals were safe, he may be criminally liable but only the County Prosecutor has the authority to bring... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2023
Only a policy holder can sue his own insurance co. If the fatality was a 1 car accident, it could be very tough to make a claim against anyone. But an attorney should investigate it first. If another party is at fault without insurance, then you sue them and notify the carrier of UIM claims.... View More
My sister was killed in a car crash in Tennessee. The driver is being charged with vehicular and reckless homicide. My sister (33) did not have a spouse or children. So who can sue for wrongful death? Can it be my dad, myself and my other sister together? Or is just my dad?
answered on Jul 10, 2023
I am very sorry for your loss. The statutory answer is in the below statute. I would suggest creating an estate and having the personal representative file any action. Beyond this Tennessee has a one-year statute of limitations. So be careful and don't let the time run on a claim.... View More
When I was 16 weeks pregnant I started having heavy bleeding and went to my OB and two Emergency rooms and was told not to do any heavy lifting due to my placenta being low. I was in and out of of both places for three weeks and I asked many times if I should go on bed rest and was told each time... View More
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answered on Jul 7, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage and the difficulties you faced during your pregnancy. If you believe there may have been negligence or malpractice, it would be worth consulting a personal injury attorney who specializes in medical malpractice cases. They can evaluate your situation,... View More
My girlfriends son was out with his gf and her friend and some sort of car accident happened which resulted in his death. The two girls said that he climbed out the rear window while they were driving because they were fighting. Police believed them (although they were allowed to fill out a single... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2023
It is protected by the attorney client privilege. The paralegal is in violation of her duties and the attorney is in violation of his ethical obligations because of what the paralegal did.
They said my daughter was driving too fast and they think that the defense would beat them because of that. She was going 93 on impact the speed limit is 75 mph. They are only charging him with DWI & possession. I need to know if that's can be fought or not? Proof from the police reports... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2023
Because intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony, a District Attorney cannot pursue charges for intoxication manslaughter against an individual unless a grand jury indicts that individual. If your daughter was driving 93 mph, it may be difficult to persuade a grand jury that a collision... View More
My son was murdered while pumping gas on the phone with me. The murderer shot my son in the neck from behind, then proceeded to shoot him 4 more times. Then get back in the car and left the scene in a car that she borrowed to do this
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answered on Jun 20, 2023
That would probably be a good Tort cause of action Wrongful Death (civil conspiracy). But the auto insurance may be the only recoverable monies. or the Policy may exclude criminal liability. Do not go beyond a year from the incident until you sue. There does not have to be a criminal... View More
Need to claim a letter date than death of my husband to start the clock on a malpractice case
answered on Jun 19, 2023
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could sometimes be difficult to get accurate input in terms of a case citation on a public forum. Such settings can be issue and fact-specific (for example, the discovery rule, where applicable per a... View More
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