Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
my husband was going to receive a personal injury settlement then he died from unrelated accident will the insurance company have to pay me his surviving spouse?
Asked on 6/06/11, 11:28 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Armen Tashjian
Law Offices of Armen M. Tashjian
It depends. Did he sign the settlement agreement and release of liability. Did he have a will? Are there any other heirs at law? Was lawsuit filed? Where there any liens on the case?
Answered on 6/06/11, 11:31 pm
George Shers
Law Offices of Georges H. Shers
The right to collect for personal injuries normally expires with the death of the person. But you might be able to collect, if a settlement had already been reached, etc. You need to present an attrney with more information to determine what you can collect.
Answered on 6/06/11, 11:52 pm
Joe Marman
Law Office of Joseph Marman
The correct answer is that general damages goes away, but you can still get reimbursed for out of pocket losses.
Answered on 6/07/11, 7:27 am
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