Can you file a wrongful death suit without a lawyer?
410773
Yes you can do anything legal without a lawyer it is just a matter of going to your local courthouse and going to the law library in there and tell them what you are trying to do and most likely the will give you a book with a lot of different forms in it and you find the forms you need copy them and file them with the court as directed in a timely manner but follow all the guidelines and make sure you have all your evidence because the smalllest error and the will dismiss your case and you will have to start all over again
997850
call any lawyer in the phone book.  Most could handle the job.  Yes, you have a right to sue.  You might want to check into the process of "small claims court".  I don't believe you'll need a lawyer then -- it's a more relaxed court (you just tell your side of the story to the judge).
485758
Yes.  That amount should be within the limits for small claims, which is designed for people to do their own case without a lawyer.  The trick is that you have to know where the tenant is now, because the sheriff has to put the summons and complaint in the tenant's hands.\n\nThe clerk of the court usually has an information sheet for people wanting to file a small claims case.\n\nThe only costs are the filing fee and the process serving fee.  The county sheriff will serve the summons, but they are lazy.  You are better off hiring a "process server"  which is like a private detective.  The process server will usually even pick up your complaint at your house and file the papers in court for you.  They will then serve the papers on the tenant, and return the served summons to court.
125070
Call around - get a lawyer who handles this and spend $50 with them to see if you have a case.  If you do they WILL TELL YOU !
281248
Contrary to popular belief, bankruptcy is not a simple process that should be undertaken without an attorney.  Yes, most people who file without a bankruptcy attorney will be fine.  But, if you knew most of the chambers in a revolver were empty, would it be wise to aim it at your car or house and pull the trigger?  Read about bankruptcy online or in the library.  Findlaw is a good resource as the prior post suggests.  But, if you are considering filing a bankruptcy, there is no substitute for a competent bankruptcy attorney.
682031
You don't necessarily need one.  If you have everything in order, having a legitimate reason and proof in regards to receiving unemployment benefits.  Even though unemployment already approved your request, does not mean you'll end up winning the case.  In fact if you do happen to lose this case, you'll be penalized.  You'll have to pay back all the money that was initially given to you, and you'll lose your benefits for a certain amount of time.  \n\nA lawyer is just an added expense and although it may seem intimidating going to appeals court, it's not.  But with a lawyer it makes the case go smoother, in regards to taking a lot of stress off of you.  I hope this helps and I hope you win.
514346
Ernie, why on Earth should this person go to that law firm if the verdict was for the defense?  This gal asking the question is seeking to be a plaintiff.\n\nIn any event, were you hurt in the accident?  If not then you don't have a lawsuit.  If you were hurt, go to any reputable personal injury lawyer in your area.  You don't need someone who's done a tanning bed case.  This is basic personal injury law.  Go to www.martindale.com to find a listing for lawyers in your area.
420129
There isn't really a "law", you have to describe what happened.  If they did this and you were injured as a result, you have a tort claim.  But you cannot just sue someone for doing something dangerous if no one was injured.
1142676
I have been sued twice. I was sued for breaking a man's ribs while performing CPR on him (I am a paramedic). The case never went to court. The judge refused to hear the case, dismissing it because it "was of frivolous merit".  The second suit was over another CPR. I did not comply with a spouses demand that I call a helicopter to fly his wife to the hospital where she was on a heart transplant waiting list while she was in full arrest. No heart available at that time mind you.  I took her to the closest ER, where she survived for a couple of days in the ICU. That case never went to court either. The City attorney told the guy to piss off, that the city would not settle out of court. All of a sudden, the suit was withdrawn. Hmmmmm....
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Many of the necessary documents are available on-line from the county clerk's office of the county where your husband filed suit.  But you may need more than that, and I suggest you contact a local lawyer referral service for help.  There may even be free legal advice available through various volunteer services.  The county law librarian may also be able to help.
325806
you need a malpractice attorney
205771
Yes. Talk to a probate lawyer right now!
240848
when a defendent defends themselves without a lawyer
374962
This is America... you can sue anyone for practically anything. The question you should ask is "Should I sue them?" Will it do any good to keep this from happening again? Are you just looking for a payday? Why get lawyers involoved if there's a chance you can resolve the situation without them?
206049
Please speak to an attorney. That is the only way to be sure you are getting accurate advice. I am not an attorney. I just know to do this by finding out the hard way. Sorry for your loss. Good luck.
520067
Call the Better Business Bureau (BBB)... and contact a lawyer. You dont need a private investigator. If they're a company you just need to contact a lawyer, the local authorities for a report, and the BBB will take care of the business.
946483
That quite depends on the cause of death.  I have consulted on cases where an autopsy would not show anything that was not known.  \n\nHowever, if she is not buried or cremated yet, it would be best when the case is filed, shows that you are ready to hear the truth and want everything that is truthful to be available.  If the action that constituted the malpractice was documented afterward, you can probably proceed with the suit.  Remember that malpractice suits can be filed even when a patient lives through the incident, but it does require good documentation in the medical records.\n\nIf you would add some details, I will recheck and see if I can be of more assistance.