My brother got killed in a car wreck. Can I file a wrongful death lawsuit for him? You can file a wrongful death lawsuit for your brother under only limited circumstances. First, if you are named the executor of his will you have the right to file suit. Second, if…
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What Happens If the Person That Hurt Me Dies?
I was hurt in a head-on automobile accident. The driver that crossed the centerline and hit me died in the wreck. Do I have legal rights against him even if he is dead? Yes. Although you can’t sue someone who is dead, you can sue his estate. If an estate…
Should I Give A Statement to the Insurance Company?
I was in a car wreck last week. I spent five days in the hospital and am now recovering at home. I am getting a couple calls a day from the insurance adjuster for the driver that hit me. The message he left for me is that he wants to…
Operating a Boat While Intoxicated
An idiot in a jet boat hit my jet ski last weekend. I received a broken leg as a result. The TWRA officer said that the driver of the jet boat was going to have to submit to a test to see if he was under the influence of alcohol.…
Will My Case Go to Trial?
I was hurt when I was swimming and got run over by a jet ski. I have filed a lawsuit but am scared to death about going to trial. Will there be a trial? Now days, most cases do not go to trial. These statistics will give you an…
The Other Driver Doesn’t Have Enough Insurance!
I was in a bad car wreck. I had $50,000 in medical bills and missed eight weeks of work (I make $800 per week as a mechanic). I am probably going to have to have another surgery. My doctor also says I will have arthritis for the rest of my…