How can my mother receive a portion of a wrongful death settlement?

Unfortunately, no. In New York, only the husband and the children would be qualified. However, she can certainly speak with an estate lawyer to...

If you have homeowner's insurance, contact your insurance company and ask it to deal with this mess of a situation. It should have an easier time...

I was not told in 2008 I had a cyst on kidney and liver. I found out this info by retaining my medical records in 2012 ?

It is hard to say. The only way to be sure is to speak with a medical malpractice lawyer in CA. The question will involve whether the doctor...

Do I need a lawyer for wrongful death ?

This is something that might, and I have to stress might, be the basis of a wrongful death claim. The only way to know is to retain a lawyer who...

Wrongful death law suit filed against NYC & NYPD. We were offered a settlement felt it was low. What recourse do we have?

You can retain a lawyer to give a second opinion. See if he thinks the offer is fair. You would likely have to pay that lawyer for his time.

What is the statute of limitations, if any, for filing a wrongful death suit against a surgeon and/or hospital?

In New York, wrongful death is 2 years. Medical malpractice is 2.5. Best to get a lawyer sooner rather than later, even if you have time. It...

Do I have a case?

Sorry you went through this. You probably don't have a malpractice case for a couple of reasons. First, while you went through a rough time,...

On a malpractice case who decides or who sets the court date defense side or the plaintiffs side and why does the defense side

Medical malpractice cases are frustratingly slow. There is a lot of leeway for delay on both sides and defense pretty much always delays as much...

Missed flight and lost bags can we sue the airline for pain and suffering ? my SIL lost all his belongings including his wedding

I am sorry you had such a bad experience. But when you buy a plane ticket you will note that there are pretty strict limitations on what you can...

Auto accident sad consequences

It is hard to answer your question at this point. Frequently, a lawyer will wait until the last moment to file suit to see about the extent of the...