IAAL...
I would greatly appreciate your advice.
Alabama Lawsuit filed in November 2000 following auto accident-death occurred 6 months later (traumatic brain injury). I am the executrix and sole beneficiary of the estate.
The lawyer (in upstate NY were I live) has informed me that depositions have once again been delayed and are now scheduled for February 2003. There are 5 other lawyers involved (workmen's comp, decedent's mother, trucking company, driver's, and the Estate's Alabama lawyer).
There is $3M in insurance "available". Dump truck driver ran a red light. There are several witnesses. Lawyer says it's a strong case.
I really like the PI lawyer and assume he is capable of winning this lawsuit. He says, "It will never go to trial"... but as it drags out I wonder if it will ever "go anywhere"?
As the executrix what important questions should I be asking? Should I ask the judge to step in and order all the lawyers to get the depositions done? Also, is going to trial necessarily something that we want to avoid?
Thanks IAAL... your knowledge and straightforward answers are always appreciated.
I would greatly appreciate your advice.
Alabama Lawsuit filed in November 2000 following auto accident-death occurred 6 months later (traumatic brain injury). I am the executrix and sole beneficiary of the estate.
The lawyer (in upstate NY were I live) has informed me that depositions have once again been delayed and are now scheduled for February 2003. There are 5 other lawyers involved (workmen's comp, decedent's mother, trucking company, driver's, and the Estate's Alabama lawyer).
There is $3M in insurance "available". Dump truck driver ran a red light. There are several witnesses. Lawyer says it's a strong case.
I really like the PI lawyer and assume he is capable of winning this lawsuit. He says, "It will never go to trial"... but as it drags out I wonder if it will ever "go anywhere"?
As the executrix what important questions should I be asking? Should I ask the judge to step in and order all the lawyers to get the depositions done? Also, is going to trial necessarily something that we want to avoid?
Thanks IAAL... your knowledge and straightforward answers are always appreciated.