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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsOver 100 lawyers have said they will be available to represent (bombing) victims pro-bono
http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square/74104060
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Over 100 lawyers have said they will be available to represent (bombing) victims pro-bono (Original Post)
steve2470
Apr 2013
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kestrel91316 This message was self-deleted by its author.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)2. Why do the victims need lawyers??
steve2470
(37,457 posts)3. maybe civil suits against the bomber ?
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)8. Probably. Although that is almost certainly a fool's errand.
Student, no job to speak of, no assets to speak of. Adult. Next of kin lies abroad.
steve2470
(37,457 posts)11. I agree, blood out of a turnip, etc nt
Justice
(7,188 posts)4. volunteered to help them with relocation issues, insurance claims, media appearances, etc.
Done thru the Boston Bar Association.
steve2470
(37,457 posts)5. ok makes sense, thanks nt
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)10. That's a good thing. Lawsuits, not so much.
The city is not at fault, nor is the marathon event.
former9thward
(32,097 posts)13. Whether or not the city or marathon is at fault they will be sued.
Lawyers know that juries will be very reluctant to turn down the victims.
Buzz Clik
(38,437 posts)6. Great news! They'll be suing everyone in sight!
Just what we need.
steve2470
(37,457 posts)7. related but off topic:
:large
https://twitter.com/jseglin/status/326075924300849152/photo/1
DotArt project at Savin Hill Bridge honoring Martin Richard hanging over 93 heading into Boston
https://twitter.com/jseglin/status/326075924300849152/photo/1
DotArt project at Savin Hill Bridge honoring Martin Richard hanging over 93 heading into Boston
lastlib
(23,322 posts)9. He may need all of 'em..........
...there is enough legal work in this case to fill several careers.......
Politicalboi
(15,189 posts)12. There will be claims
For businesses that had windows blown out and cut people. Not the establishments fault, but their insurance may pay for damage.