Questions answered by James Otto Heiting

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How long do I have to file a wrongful death malpractice suit in the state of California.

James's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

I agree with the answers previously given, with some caution. The statutes that govern medical malpractice are complicated, and a variety of...

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IF SOMEONE OD'S SUICIDE IN YOUR HOUSE WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING IN ANOTHER ROOM ARE YOU LIABLE CRIMINALLY OR CIVILY

James's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

Probably not; but it is best to talk to a lawyer and get specific advice and back-up for your individual situation.

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Can my attorneys take my whole settlement award and keep my retainer too in the wrongful death award given.

James's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

Sounds like the case was a difficult one. However, a settlement is a compromise and agreement, or contract, to settle on a sum that each side...

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Can a wrongful death suit be brought against the estate of the deceased in the case of suicide

James's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

I agree that claiming the suicide was a wrongful death would be difficult. Background information and facts leading to his death could be...

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But why would a non physician sign on his death certificate and put heart attack when no one really knows what happen

James's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

You would have to ask the author. Doesn't make sense to me; but I don't know enough information (and you probably don't, either) to come to any...

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We need help on how do we go about finding out why there was not a autopsy performed on my dad when he died

James's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

In California, unattended deaths are usually autopsied. I would check with the coroner and the county authorities to check on why none was...

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Will sis be affected due to monies received due to a death in a car accident

James's answer | Answered on February 14, 2013

Don't see why it should be affected. Would need more information to explore your concerns.

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Is it too late to file a wrongful death suit?

James's answer | Answered on February 14, 2013

There must be some reason that nobody did anything about this for the last 6 1/2 years!? If so, explore it further. If not, it is my opinion that...

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My husband passed in March, 16th 2011 of abestos/copd and have not yet recived anything.

James's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

Demand better communication or change to an attorney who will communicate better. Best regards, James Heiting

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Wrongful Death Payout/division of proceeds.

James's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

You are now in a potential conflict of interests situation, unless all of you continue to agree on the split. If you can't, you may have to get a...

James Otto Heiting's Answers (2094)

How long do I have to file a wrongful death malpractice suit in the state of California.

IF SOMEONE OD'S SUICIDE IN YOUR HOUSE WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING IN ANOTHER ROOM ARE YOU LIABLE CRIMINALLY OR CIVILY

Can my attorneys take my whole settlement award and keep my retainer too in the wrongful death award given.

Can a wrongful death suit be brought against the estate of the deceased in the case of suicide

But why would a non physician sign on his death certificate and put heart attack when no one really knows what happen

We need help on how do we go about finding out why there was not a autopsy performed on my dad when he died

Will sis be affected due to monies received due to a death in a car accident

Is it too late to file a wrongful death suit?

My husband passed in March, 16th 2011 of abestos/copd and have not yet recived anything.

Wrongful Death Payout/division of proceeds.