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How do i start a claim for a wrongful death suit

Answered 14 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Jonathan Wesley Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
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In most cases, you will need an attorney to file a lawsuit for wrongful death.  You may need to be appointed as the administrator of the decedent's estate.  I would suggest you contact a competent attorney to determine if your case has merit, and if so, to give you a recommendation about filing it.   Jonathan Johnson   www.gawrongfuldeathlawyer.com... Read Answer
In most cases, you will need an attorney to file a lawsuit for wrongful death.  You may need to be appointed as the administrator of the... Read Answer

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