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Can i file a wrongful death suit on behalf of my 2yr old grandson against a security guard company.

First, please accept my condolences. This is, indeed, a tragedy. The short answer to your question is: possibly. As an initial matter, as other attorneys have already noted, one would have to fully investigate the circumstances of the shooting to determine whether the security guard should have used deadly force in the first place. A police report may be a place to start. Further, an attorney can advise you whether you would be the proper party to bring a suit. There is a significant...

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My 88yr old father passed away on Dec. 31,2010 a day before his birthday. He was on hospice for over a month. The hospice nurses

First, as another commenter has already noted, contact the authorities if you believe a crime was committed. At the same time, you should consult with an attorney experiencd with elder abuse and wrongful death litigation about a potential case against the registered nurse and/or her employer or perhaps the agency that referred her. As you may imagine, whether you have a viable case depends on a number of facts, including the autopsy report, how much morphine was injected and when, etc....

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Can I sue a drug manufacturer for a severe reaction to medication?

The answer depends on a number of facts, including the information and warnings on the label, whether you are indicated to have received the drug in the first place, what your physician told you. I handle product liability cases against pharmaceutical companies. Feel free to call my office for a free case evaluation. Disclaimer: This answer does not constitute legal advice, should not be relied on, and is not substitute for a consultation wtih an attorney. You should seek in-person legal...

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My son was hit in the cross walk and broke his arm. What should we settle for?

There are no pre-set numbers or pre-determined formulas. Plainly, there are two principal factors that affect the value of any settlement or verdict: (1) the seriousness of the injury and its impact on the life of the injured; and (2) the quality of the lawyer who is willing to take your case to trial. Everything else is secondary. If you have not hired a lawyer already, you should do so immediately (whether someone from this site or somewhere else). Wishing a speedy recovery to your...

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My dog bit lawyer is unexperiencd can I fire him now before the trial

Yes, but your current attorney may be entitled to his costs and the reasonable value of his time spent on your case. Review your retainer agreement or engagement letter that you signed with your current lawyer regarding the terms of termination, as well as whether the attorney has a lien on your prospective settlement or judgment. Good luck with your trial. Disclaimer: This answer does not constitute legal advice, should not be relied on, and is not substitute for a consultation wtih an...

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Funeral Home employee took pictures of my brother's bloodied face and sent it out to non-relatives! I want justice for him.

You should consult a plaintiffs' lawyer as soon as possible. Based on the above, you and your family may well have legal recourse.

I was diagnosed with herpes type 2; there is no question as to where I got it from.

You certainly do not need to be a millionaire to bring legal action under such circumstances. Most personal injury attorneys will take such cases on a contingent fee, meaning that you do no pay any fees or costs, unless you win or obtain a settlement. As for the nature of such suits (i.e. transmissions of herpes), a number of California courts have held that a "person who knows or should know he or she has herpes and fails to disclose that fact, or misrepresents that he or she is disease-...

I am a surving spouse of a wrongful death suit that I initiated. My late husband has two children who live in another country

The answer can be complicated and depends on a number of additional facts that are not in your initial post. First, it depends on the nature of your suit --- whether it is a "survival action" or a "wrongful death" action. (People tend to confuse the two types of suits, but they are, in fact, very different.) Further, If it is a wrongful death action, then the question of who can recover depends on whether you and your children are "heirs" of your late husband within the meaning of...

A teacher pulled my son off the fence and tour off his finger what can we do

Both you and your son have certain legal rights, and possibly legal claims, that you may waive if you do not act in a timely manner. Consult a personal injury attorney with experience litigating against public entities (such as school districts) as soon as possible. If you would like, feel free to call my office for a free telephone consultation: 619-781-1360. Disclaimer: This answer does not constitute legal advice, should not be relied on, and is not substitute for a consultation...

Can I sue my abuse boyfriend, a public figure, for passing onto me an STD from his affairs and for sexual abuse?

The short answer is "Yes." Feel free to call my office for a free telephone consultation: 619-781-1360. Disclaimer: This answer does not constitute legal advice, should not be relied on, and is not substitute for a consultation wtih an attorney. You should seek in-person legal counsel from an appropriately licensed attorney immediately. This answer also does not create an attorney-client relationship or any other relationship.