Step-brother died from drug overdose while under investigation for a crime. What to expect?

They could certainly continue to investigate for a variety of reasons, including to see how widespread the alleged crime was, identifying the...

My son died on Nov 15, 2013, how long do I have to file

Each state has its own laws as to time limits; and each case has its own facts that dictate what type of case, against whom and for what; and all...

My mom died from AI due to blunt force trauma to chest

Fairly low speed impact should cause airbag deployment, depending on the point of impact, and perhaps the angle. This is really an engineering...

A wrongful death lawsuit award will not be offset for judgments for child support arrears? Why?

I think, if all else fails, you might use the judgment(s) to attach the settlement before distribution to your ex-husband, if he is to otherwise...

My 21yr old daughter was killed while walking in an unsafe crosswalk..The City agrees to settle. But...

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. As you can see by the different answers, opinions on whether and how you should or could proceed are varied...

Reasonable fees for a wrongful death suit that is only pursuing an insurance policy?

Fees are negotiable from hourly rates for the time spent to contingency fees based on a percentage of the recovery (any percentage you and the...

Why in a wrongful death suit would the family exclusion on auto policy be in effect?

The contract of insurance (the policy) and state law control. Many times there is a "family exclusion" or household exclusion for anybody in the...

Can you sue the mississippi police department for not doing a good enough investigation at the scene where my 2 yr old was hit

The police department is probably not a viable target. You may have good options against other defendants. You should see a wrongful death lawyer...

Is a new contract created when a personal injury retainer becomes a wrongful death?

A new retainer is required, as a different client is hiring the attorney.

If you have one and the policy requires it, you will probably have to produce it.