The lawyer you engage for the case should be able to address this issue. That is the person that should address this issue.

An attorney would be your best bet to review your documents and settlement. Fees could vary depending on the work to be done.

It is possible the award to that individual could be greater due to dependency; but state law prevails, and all the circumstances and laws come...

How do I go about handling this the right way?

Have the heir(s) contact a wrongful death attorney immediately. If the case is of interest to the attorney, the attorney will undertake an...

Is it common for a character witness to testify in a civil suit?

It all depends on the issues and the details. There could be a very wide variety of reasons to do so.

Is this medical malpractice?

What happened may contain some medical malpractice. The records, and the status of the two hospitals and detail of what was happening, will be...

Can a ex wife be rewarded the house if it was bought through wrongful death case my father the lawyer that took the case

Sorry, but the question wasn't clear, and I am unable to address your concerns. If it is a family law matter (divorce, etc.), consult a family law...

I want to know if I could file a civil suit against California department of corrections for the death of my father?

Very sorry to hear of the tragedy involving your father. Unfortunately, too much time has passed to even consider a claim. Sorry for your loss.

Med malpractice I have no attorney so if I serve the defendant now and then attend the status conf. what could happen ?

You must be prepared as if you were an attorney. You must do all things necessary to prepare the case and present the case. You must follow the...

You probably could not sue for her death. You might be able to sue if you were a direct victim. State law controls; and you would be best served...