We are being advised to sue the hospital for a wrongful death, If we sue can/will our friends be able to find out?

If a lawsuit is filed, anything that is filed with the court becomes public records and anyone who is looking for those records can find them. But they have to be looking for it. That is, if you do not tell your "friends" and if they do not go to court or go on court's website, chances are they won't find out-they can of course stumble on your name by accident at any time. I hope this helps- Nima Taradji http://personalinjuryattorneyz.com Disclaimer: I am a lawyer licensed in the State of Illinois only, and I am not your lawyer (unless you have been in my office and signed a contract). This communication is not intended as legal advice, and no attorney client relationship results. Please consult your own attorney for legal advice. This is for entertainment purposes only.

Your friends are not likely to find out unless by chance they are told that you have sued. Although any civil filing is a matter of public record, it is not likely that they would find out unless they were looking for this information. Things do have a way of getting around by unexpected circumstances, but you should do what you think it right and not worry yourself too much about who finds out. It would be helpful if you do not discuss it with anyone other than your attorney. Good luck. JOYCE J. SWEINBERG ESQUIRE Attorney at Law 105 A East Maple Avenue Langhorne PA 19047 215-752-3732 [email protected] Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does not constitute legal advice. It is merely intended to provide general information to aid the poster in finding answers to the problem posed. This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship. In most cases, it is best to contact an attorney directly to find answers to your problems.