Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
killed by a drunk hit and run driver
My brother was killed by a drunk hit and run driver on a canal bank he drowned in the canal. the police know who they are and will not release any names or photos. they have known who they are for almost 4 weeks and still have not issued a warrant for there arrest I want to know my rights to knowing the information on the case. The person who hit my brother has previous warrants in arizona for the same thing and in Mexico also.
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Re: killed by a drunk hit and run driver
My heart goes out to you upon hearing of the loss of your brother!
The rights you have are covered by the "Freedom of Information Act". Generally, you cannot get information regarding on going investigations. At some point in the future you can through the Freedom of Information Act. However, that won't be until the police and D.A. have completed their investigation and possibly trials. You may need to bring a court process to get the information, even then.
If your brother has heirs (children, wife or others that are financially dependant upon him) and they seek the information through an attorney bringing a lawsuit against those responsible for your brother's death, the attorney will be able to get information from the police to aid in identifing potential defendants.
If your brother has heirs that wish to recover for the injuries they are suffering from your brother's death, I am most interesting in speaking to them.
Consultations and case evaluations are usually free from professional law firms that specialize in personal injury. Please consult with a "top notch" firm as soon as possible. Why a "top notch firm"? They will have the "fire power", know how, finances, experience and guts to go after whomever is responsbile.
We handle cases throughout the State of California, charge no fee until and unless we recover money for our clients and we advance all costs.
The time limit within which a claim needs to be made may be as short as six months.
John Bisnar, Senior Partner
Bisnar & Chase, Personal Injury Attorneys & Counselors at Law
800-956-0123
Re: killed by a drunk hit and run driver
Please call 1-800-677-1010 and ask to speak with me or my investigator Don Dunlop and we'll ask to help.
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