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Your current state is Ohio
answered on Feb 9, 2022
The first step to taking possession of the real estate property is by establishing whether your late father had granted his Last Will and Testament before dying. Else, I would recommend going before the Puerto Rico courts to petition a declaration of heirs. Once either the Will or the court's... View More 
This was a murder trial in which xx was convicted for the murder of xx
George was my BIL. My sister was too emotional to attend the trial, but is wanting to read testimony, if it can be found
answered on Feb 8, 2022
The first thing you need to know is whether or not there was an appeal, and if so, which court handled the appeal. If you are researching an old case, try to find a "notice of appeal" document in the trial court file at the District Clerk's office in the county where the trial was... View More
He was convicted of murdering my BIL, xx, in 1967. It’s a landmark case for allowing hypnosis to be allowed as evidence. How do I get a copy of the testimony, or can it be accessed ??
Thanks,
answered on Feb 8, 2022
If the case was appealed then some or all of the transcript may have been filed with the court of appeals.
When we spoke to my mother she was very clear, not confused or disoriented.
She clearly communicated to the nurse that “I do not want to be here” “did not agree to what is happening or going on around here” “this was not my idea” “ i did everything I was asked to do, but I do... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2022
I'm sorry to hear all that you and your mother have gone through. I recommend you hire a probate litigator to assist either you or your mother. This does not appear to be a wrongful death case.
I know at one point there was a letter sent to my grandmother in regards to a settlement but it was determined we wasn't zoned in. I understand we were zoned in at a later date. My grandmother and grandfather both died of cancer in that rachet town because of the oil spill and I feel justice... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2022
I'm sorry for the loss of your grandmother and grandfather. You could search online for case records of individual claimants under the spill (or its associated clean-up and remediation efforts), or whether a class of plaintiffs was formed. If venue for the action was in Missouri, another... View More
This question is about a wrongful deaths caused by a home health aide with a private agency. The agency has not reported the accident to New York State regulatory boards. We already know they do not intend to report it. If it is reported by the family or anyone else does it help or hinder a... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2022
So sorry for your loss. If the death is reported by the family or someone else, it could potentially affect a wrongful death lawsuit depending on what they say. Assuming the report is not confidential, what they say to the NYS Department of Health would arguably be relevant and therefore... View More
My boyfriend was the only other person home. Can he be charged in the death of his own son? If so, would it be the state that presses charges? And what would the formal charges be? Could he possibly be convicted? I mean, it was his own son. I can't even imagine what he's going through.
answered on Feb 2, 2022
This is an extremely unfortunate situation for this family. There are potentially a couple of criminal charges the father could face -- if the father provided the drugs to his son, the father could be charged with drug induced homicide. If the father was aware that his son was consuming drugs or... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2022
I'm very sorry for your loss. Whether you might have a viable wrongful death claim on behalf of your mother really depends on how and where the home invasion occurred. If your mother lived in a private home, apart from perhaps suing the intruder, you would not have many options. On the... View More
I had lupus prior to pregnancy so I required a high risk doctor. During pregnancy I developed cholestatsis and gestational diabetes so I was at a much higher risk. I was being monitored weekly. Though my lab work showed little progress I was to deliver my baby at 36 weeks. At around 30 weeks I... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2022
You should reach out to some attorneys who specialize in medical malpractice. They should be able to help you determine what options you have. Do this right away because you only have a limited time to take action.
My car broke down in the road and my passengers and I got hit and 1 died
answered on Jan 12, 2022
The short answer is maybe. If the car breaking down was sudden and unexpected to the extent it was impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving your disabled vehicle in the roadway, then I do not see any charges being filed. However, if you had reason to know the car was not roadworthy... View More
He went into cardiac arrest after being drugged and assaulted. He was a legally incapacitated adult.
answered on Jan 4, 2022
Death certificates are administrative, and may show more than what an autopsy determines. It's reasonable to expect some lag time.
In the case of the Michigan school shooter what if the defense argues that the boy had mental health problems and argues that the parents were negligent in not seeking treatment, buying a gun for their teenage son and not notifying the school that he had access to gun? Can the state use the... View More
beccause of his charges and had he not been out of jail in the first placed my BF would be alive and that this time he wasn't getting out n denied bail can we sue nc for WD
answered on Dec 23, 2021
There are problems when a person has been allowed out on bail, as that is generally not a decision that will result in tort liability however you need to consult an attorney in North Carolina to determine your rights under the laws of your state. Look for an attorney who is a member of the North... View More
Do a plea deal and they do it anyways does that violate victim rights
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answered on Dec 22, 2021
No, that is the State's Case. I am sorry for your loss...
My mother recently passed away from covid. She works at a church that refuses to acknowledge covid and follow regulations. This church is a known hotspot for covid and they still refyse to follow any kind of safety rules. We know my mother caught the virus there and covid is listed on the death... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2021
Unfortunately, none. If your mother was truly an employee of the Church, then her/your sole remedy is through Workers' Compensation, provided that the church carries Workers' Compensation insurance. If she was an employee but the Church had no WC insurance, you may be able to sue,... View More
Head on collision, country road with no center line markings. They decided he was at fault for “crossing the center line” but there are no lines on the road. Now the people in the other truck are suing his estate for wrongful death after the insurance already paid them the max amount. The... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2021
Is someone defending against the Suit? If not, default judgment will occur. Who actually filed for Probate? If not the creditor, then it was a large mistake. The real property can be looked upon to satisfy such a claim. But if the Heirs own as Tenants In Common, then it will be more... View More
Prison Location: North Carolina
My Location: Florida
Relation to deceased: Daughter
Date of Death: 10/18/2020
answered on Dec 12, 2021
So sorry to hear about your daughter. Since this happened in North Carolina, you must search for an attorney in that state. Look for attorneys handling civil rights. Options: (A) Click on the Justia find-a-lawyer tab up top; (B) Search the National Lawyers Guild site at... View More
My dog then with her leg dangling from her body and her chest split open came home! I rushed her to have her put down! The guy who shot her never contacted me and still hasn’t contacted me! But said he did! What can I do? I am so sad my poor dog went through this!
answered on Dec 5, 2021
If you get another similarly athletic dog, get a taller fence. Once your dog jumps your fence and is unsupervised, it is a menace to pedestrians, neighbors, children and other dogs who are lawfully on their own property, or using the sidewalks. You can and will be sued for any harm it causes, and... View More
I want this man to be brought to justice! I am seeking any and all advice and info on where, who, and/or what all I can and should do! What my options are and what other actions I could do legally through other types of departments, organizations, platforms, anything...
answered on Nov 20, 2021
File a criminal complaint if this psycho shot a deadly weapon through your fence. Then file a civil suit against him with the justice of the peace for vet bills, the price you paid to buy, license, vaccinate, groom, bathe, and feed the dog every year. In other words attach a spread sheet.
My mom had a case against the sherrifs department for the death of my brother, she was not able to put forth her full attention as she has been devistatef from all of this. The case was dismissed but i feel it should be reopened
answered on Nov 15, 2021
Sorry about the death of your brother. If your mother was represented by an attorney in the prior case, the attorney should have seen to everything about the case. A lot depends on the "dismissal" whether this was ordered by the Court (not much chance to revive) , or voluntarily done by... View More
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