Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Virginia
Filing case pro se
Is is alright (legal) for a surviving spouse who is also the court appointed administrator of the deceased person's estate to file a wrongful death claim, pro se, in order to avoid the statute of limitations expiring, and then obtain an attorney after the case has been filed, and the 2 year statute has passed (but the case is on file as pro,se)?
Thank-you.
Asked on 7/13/06, 1:08 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Filing case pro se
Yes, by all means, such a tactic is perfectly acceptable.
Answered on 7/13/06, 7:07 pm