My friend died at work and his family needs to know if this is a worker's comp claim, lawsuit against private residence or city?

The heirs(Children and spouse) of your friend has a wrongful death claim against the property owner if the wire was exposed and they did act...

Can I sue a person from a corporation if he is the only person known?

Generally a Corporation is responsible as a Corporation for its acts.You have brought out some issues that the Corporation does not have an agent...

Intoxicated friend hit by car in crosswalk, does it matter that she(pedestrian not driver) was very drunk?

It depends on various factors. If she was in the cross-walk and exercised right of way,even while drunk,her claim has validity.If she was a bit...

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Is this a good case for legal malpractice?

This is a sad ending that often happens in family law cases. I am summing that you did not have a lawyer to have such an end result.

Regarding Elder Care/Abuse. Can we sue someone to return money given to them if they are not providing the needed care?

There are several issues here. If the person entrusted with the money for elder care misappropriated the money it will amount to elder financial...

How should I request a confirmation on my pi attorney will be giving me the hospital money in full?

I believe this is a communication issue that you need to resolve with your attorney. First of all if you are dealing with a minimum insurance...

Injured on Los Angeles Metro Bus?

You may have a claim for negligence against the MTA. Since it is a public entity you will have to file a claim within six months of the injury...

Medical payment coverage's reimbursement requirement? Ma and I in rear-ended multiple-car accident in car of my classmate whose

The reimbursement provisions can be either contractual or statutory. If it is not an ERISA type of payment,then the contract controls . You need to...

What it threshold for gross negligence (to counter a waiver in PI claim) - Small Claims Court

Gross negligence is fact specific. First of all this may be a very complicated issue for a small claims Judge. The small claim Judges decide these...

Can you help me get around the statue of limitation in wrongful death case??

Generally you are required to file a wrongful death lawsuit and an application for adjudication within i year of the death under the California...