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Is there any legal action that can be taken against a police department for a pursuit that ended with death?

James's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Pursuits that end tragically have been getting more and more attention. There is a call for police to make decisions that have safety of those...

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Can a person file a wrongful death against a police officer

James's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Generally speaking, heirs are the appropriate parties to file a lawsuit for the death. Specific statutes control who can sue. A wrongful death...

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My father died in an accident on the job what shold we file

James's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

Consult with a firm that will prosecute the work comp and the possible liability of others that contributed to your father's death. Much...

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Went to a lawyer about accidental death of my sons mother and 5yrs later I'm still waiting for answers

James's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

There is no way to respond to you with anything meaningful, as there is so much detail lacking in your question. All kinds of paths could be...

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Death of my husband at the age of 55 with so much suffering from the drug avastin. it keeps on getting taken off the market.

James's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

You should be able to find lawyers who are focused on Avastin litigation via the internet and/or the American Trial Lawyers. I am not familiar...

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Father was killed at work. i've been told because he worked for the town in ny state there can be no law suit . is that a fact?

James's answer | Answered on February 20, 2015

Workers compensation may be the exclusive (only) avenue of recovery of money. However, the family should consult an experienced wrongful death...

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Looking for a attorney to file a case against avandia and lisinopril

James's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

AVVO has a great find a lawyer too. If you aren't successful there, you will find resources through trial lawyer organizations and via your local...

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Is there any compensation that I am entitled to such as wrongful incarceration or wrongful arrest. Possible even wrongful death.

James's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

You do not have a claim for wrongful death.

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Which state can I file a civil case against my sister's husband for her death. I live in Tx, the husband in Fla. Sister died oh.

James's answer | Answered on February 17, 2015

Ohio, the state where the death occurred, would be the typical answer. Florida, the state of residence of the potential defendant, is a...

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Is a person considered incompitant if they are under hospice and full of morphine

James's answer | Answered on February 14, 2015

The perso MAY be incompetent. Depends on the level of mental capacity, the ability to think and make decisions. Those circumstances, alone, would...

James Otto Heiting's Answers (2094)

Is there any legal action that can be taken against a police department for a pursuit that ended with death?

Can a person file a wrongful death against a police officer

My father died in an accident on the job what shold we file

Went to a lawyer about accidental death of my sons mother and 5yrs later I'm still waiting for answers

Death of my husband at the age of 55 with so much suffering from the drug avastin. it keeps on getting taken off the market.

Father was killed at work. i've been told because he worked for the town in ny state there can be no law suit . is that a fact?

Looking for a attorney to file a case against avandia and lisinopril

Is there any compensation that I am entitled to such as wrongful incarceration or wrongful arrest. Possible even wrongful death.

Which state can I file a civil case against my sister's husband for her death. I live in Tx, the husband in Fla. Sister died oh.

Is a person considered incompitant if they are under hospice and full of morphine