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Guilty in absentia means that a person was judged guilty (by judge or jury) without the defendant being physically present in court, or having participated in the proceeding. Can A Defendant Be Convicted In Absentia? Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes only, and nothing you read is intended to be … Read more
“Dismissed with prejudice” in Hawaii means the same thing that it does in the rest of the legal jurisdictions in the United States: that a case (or claim) is ended, and cannot be brought again. Dismissed With Prejudice In Hawaii (EXPLAINED) Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes only, and nothing … Read more
It is not illegal for a 19 year old to “date” a 17 year old. The trouble begins if the 19 year old lives in a state that makes certain kinds of physical contact between adults and minors illegal. Can A 19 Year Old Date A 17 Year Old? (EXPLAINED) Disclaimer The contents of this … Read more
Yes, there is a statute of limitations in a wrongful death lawsuit. That being said, the statute of limitations will be different depending upon where you are required to file your lawsuit. There are some exceptions to the statute of limitations, as well as options to get some additional time in very specific cases. Is … Read more
Wrongful death lawyers get paid the same way lawyers get paid in other cases: on an hourly basis, flat fee basis, or on a continency fee basis. However, it is common in high stakes (high dollar) wrongful death cases for the lawyers to agree to work on a contingency basis. Let us explain. How Do … Read more
The beginning of a deposition is something that experienced lawyers give little thought to. After a few years of practice, most of the beginning of a deposition has been memorized, and becomes a habit. But for some who has never participated in a deposition before, the beginning of a deposition might not make much sense. … Read more
Filing a wrongful death claim is not simple, nor is it easy to do. The process and what a potential plaintiff needs to know will depend heavily on the facts in the case, the state where the lawsuit might be filed, and the parties involved. This webpage isn’t a substitute for seeking out the assistance … Read more
Wrongful death punitive damages may be recoverable, but it depends upon the jurisdiction (court, location, specific statutes) that the case will proceed in. Wrongful Death Punitive Damages: The Basics Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes only, and nothing you read is intended to be legal advice. Please review our disclaimer about … Read more
A deposition in a wrongful death lawsuit is an out of court procedure to take the face-to-face sworn testimony of a witness. In the article that follows, we’ll explain when a deposition might occur in a wrongful death lawsuit, and some of the basics of how. What Is A Deposition In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit? … Read more
In general, it is the hope of the parties to pay the witnesses from the proceeds of the funds recovered after a successful wrongful death lawsuit. But in the meantime, the witnesses need the funds to secure their attendance, and also to make subpoenas effective and enforcement. Practically, this is how it works. In A … Read more
