Spencer Caswell Young’s Answers

You had 6 months from the date of his death to file a claim with the county in which he passed. The statute of limitations for wrongful death is 2 years. It appears you are too late by at least 4-6 years.

This answer should not be taken as legal advice because 1) I am in California and, according to your post, you are in a different state, and 2) we don't have an attorney-client agreement. However, general personal injury principles can apply which may shed some light on this. The answer to question 1, whether there is a viable negligence case, is: possibly yes and possibly no. Without reviewing the evidence, e.g. documents, medical records, and without interviewing witnesses who might...

If you are an independent contractor, you most likely do not have worker's compensation rights. However, there is a stringent test as to whether you were a contractor versus an employee. Employees have more rights, including Worker's Comp rights. CA judges err on the side of granting employee status. You should consult a CA employment lawyer for this matter. I recommend picking a local lawyer from CELA - California Employment Lawyer's Association. Check out www.celaweb.org. Regarding...

I would make a very large disclaimer on every page of the site in large font, bold type, underlined and in italics. Make it bright and unavoidable. That disclaimer should read, among other things: 1) if you need immediate medical assistance, dial 911, 2) no information on this site should be considered medical advice, 3) consult your physician for all serious medical conditions, and 4) the information on this site is provided by random users who may or may not have medical training. In no...

I would not pay a lawyer $5,000.00 to take your case. In my experience, many lawyers who require a large payment like that on a personal case l are not giving the client a fair shake. It's pretty greedy and/or shady. I, like several of the others who answered your question, would take your case on contingency after a diligent review of the evidence and witness interviews. There is no minimum amount an insurance company has to pay for bodily injury.