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My mom died in the hospital recently. Can sibling sue for wrongful death of their mom?

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
A sibling is a brother or sister and they have no cause of action for wrongul death unless they are dependent on the deceased. A child, on the other hand, does have a claim.
A sibling is a brother or sister and they have no cause of action for wrongul death unless they are dependent on the deceased. A child, on the other... Read More

is cannibalism against the law in the United States, if you do not kill the person? And if it is or not is it agianst the law in Washington State?

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
Yes and yes.
Yes and yes.

is it a crime to watch someone drown and die then not report it for 15 hours afterwards?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
This is not a personal injury wrongful death question. You should ask the question under a different topic such as "criminal law".
This is not a personal injury wrongful death question. You should ask the question under a different topic such as "criminal law".

What are the owners of easy setup pools (4ft deep) liable for?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
In the law of torts, the attractive nuisance doctrine states that a landowner may be held liable for injuries to children trespassing on the land if the injury is caused by a hazardous object or condition on the land that is likely to attract children who are unable to appreciate the risk posed by the object or condition. The doctrine has been applied to hold landowners liable for injuries caused by abandoned cars, piles of lumber or sand, trampolines, and swimming pools.... Read More
In the law of torts, the attractive nuisance doctrine states that a landowner may be held liable for injuries to children trespassing on the land if... Read More

If only the drunk driver is killed in a car accident from being over served at a bar and was using a fake ID can they be held reliable?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
The bar can be responsible for over serving a person (regardless of fake ID) if the person was obviously intoxicated. It's not involuntary manslaughter if a friend hands the key over.   This response is general in nature and is not legal advice. No attorney client relationship is formed by it. Further, the response does not represent the opinions or views of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.  ... Read More
The bar can be responsible for over serving a person (regardless of fake ID) if the person was obviously intoxicated. It's not involuntary... Read More

Can a chemical dependency treatment center be held accountable for a suicide?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
The facility is not responsible for your father's suicide.
The facility is not responsible for your father's suicide.

Can a sibling file a wrongful death suit inWashington

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
Only the spouse of children.
Only the spouse of children.

Can a Hosptial be liable since my Dad committed suicide the day after released, and his primary doctor also for changing his Medical Records?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
Really can't answer this question without further investigation. If this happened in AZ, you will need to contact an attorney in that area.
Really can't answer this question without further investigation. If this happened in AZ, you will need to contact an attorney in that area.

can I change attorneys in a neglient death suit in the State of Washington

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
 A client has an unmitigated right to fire the attorney at any time “either for good or fancied cause,…or wantonly and without cause whatever” Kimball v. P.U.D., 64 Wn.2d 253,257 (1964). The attorney may be entitled to cost advanced and possibly fees depending on the attorney's fee agreement and whether the attorney has done a sufficient job. This response is general in nature and is not legal advice. No attorney client relationship is formed by it. Further, the response does not represent the opinions or views of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.  ... Read More
 A client has an unmitigated right to fire the attorney at any time “either for good or fancied cause,…or wantonly and without... Read More

what can I do if I get injured in a house fire from faulty wiring

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
In certain circumstances there might be a claim. More information, however, is needed to properly answer this question. Was the house recently built? Was the house recently rewired? Who owned the house? Was the house a rental? What do you mean by "faulty wiring"? It would be in your best interest to consult with an attorney. This response is general in nature and is not legal advice. No attorney client relationship is formed by it. Further, the response does not represent the opinions or views of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.  ... Read More
In certain circumstances there might be a claim. More information, however, is needed to properly answer this question. Was the house... Read More

if some one is trying to steel my car can i shoot them?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
The use of deadly force in the state of Washington is limited to situations where one's life is imminently in danger. In other situations, such as the one mentioned here, it is a crime use deadly force. This response is general in nature and is not legal advice. No attorney client relationship is formed by it. Further, the response does not represent the opinions or views of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.  ... Read More
The use of deadly force in the state of Washington is limited to situations where one's life is imminently in danger. In other situations, such as... Read More

Eldery mother suffers severe brain damage and in less than week dies from choking on food (hot dog) fed by assistant living center .

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by John Paul Bisnar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
Sounds like negligence to me.  You need an attorney with a wealth of experience in nursing home wrongful death cases in Washington State.  In the upper left hand corner of this page is a button "Find a Lawyer" you can start your search there or Google "nursing home abuse lawyer Seattle" and search there as well.  There are some very good personal injury attorneys in Seattle who handle nursing home negligence cases. Good luck. John Bisnar Bisnar|Chase, Personal Injury Attorneys Trusted Professionals, Proven Results www.BestAttorney.com 800-956-0123... Read More
Sounds like negligence to me.  You need an attorney with a wealth of experience in nursing home wrongful death cases in Washington State. ... Read More
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