Would it do any good to hire a wrongful death attorney? 22-year-old driver rear-ended a stopped car on freeway; 1 death.

I am very sorry you lost your mother. Yes, you (or whomever is in charge of the estate) should retain a personal injury lawyer.

How long does a settlement take? The defendant took responsibility after the deposition phase was over. Wrongful death

It is really hard to say. Even if the defendant took responsibility for the death, the amount of the settlement could still take quite a while to...

Is my husband obligated to give me half of a lawsuit he's involved in for wrongful death of his brother since I'm his wife

No, it is his money, and not generally marital property.

The money would be your husband's and his siblings. If you plan on getting a divorce, you should make your divorce lawyer aware of any potential...

NC wrongful death suit settled, husband was alive when wife died, now deceased. Does he or his estate get a share, or extra $

How this is handled will be controlled by probate law and potentially your father's will. The lawyers who handled the claim will need to help you...

I am sorry you went through this. But you cannot delay getting medical attention. Go to a new doctor, because you really need to know if anything...

Had knee replacement in 2008,went horribly wrong in 2009,had 4 more in same knee in 4 months.Is there a case?

Sound like you have been through a terrible time. Here's the problem. As my colleagues have noted, the statute of limitations (period in which...

Can I legally left my car at the impound? My car was totaled in a single-car accident.

Yes, the towing company can sue you for towing and storage. Contact your insurance company about it. If you don't have insurance, contact the...

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Today 11/18/13 i got into a car accident. Is it possible to sue a person for cursing, lying and making racial jokes.

No, you wouldn't have a suit because she used racial jokes or insulted you. Lying to the police officer might be a criminal offense, but you cannot...

Should I hire a lawyer as I am a victim of hit and run ?

It depends on whether you suffered a physical injury. If you did not, you really just need to let the insurance company handle it at this point. If...