Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

My brother is mentally disable, he's 21 years old, and someone has broken him and he cant sue because he is scared of being deported. How can i sue on his behave.


Asked on 6/08/12, 7:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jacob Kiani Law Office of Jacob I. Kiani

The general rule is you cant sue on behalf or assert the legal rights of someone else. You mentioned that he is mentally disabled. You may be able to sue on his behalf if he cannot handle his own affairs due to his mental disability. You should look into setting up a conservatorship.

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Answered on 6/09/12, 6:07 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

By obtaining a conservatorship or guardianship over him through legal action filed in probate court to obtain a court order giving you that authority upon a showing of good cause. If serious about hiring counsel to help you do so, and to determine if there are grounds for a valid lawsuit on his behalf, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 6/09/12, 1:54 pm


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