Lawyers, Answer Questions  & Get Points Log In
Car Accidents Questions & Answers
0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Kansas on
Q: I was involved in a car accident. Other persons insurance is trying to sue for car repairs. I did not recieve ticket.

My insurance did not pay for his car repairs, I'm going to assume it was because I was not found at fault. I have less than 30 days to respond to a lawyers letter requesting a balance for the insurance. What should I do?

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: Does a DUI case have the right to a speedy trial?

I got arrested for a DUI August 5, 2023 and my trial date has now been pushed back for the third time to June 4, 2024

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Apr 18, 2024

Yes, you are entitled to a speedy trial. That said, why are you asking questions on this forum---instead, you should discuss this with your lawyer and if you do not have a lawyer at this point in time, then you need to get an attorney to represent you, as well as to protect your right to a speedy... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Contracts for New York on
Q: My bf is pretty much going through the same thing only the person who has the car had a hit and run at the casino

He found out he was the primary leaser when the cops came to the house and handed him a hand full of tickets when he went to file his taxes thay had put he made 68,000.00 a year so that put him on a different tax bracket now he owes 4,000 to federal and almost 4,000.00 in ticket

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 17, 2024

It isn't fully clear what is taking place here, but if your boyfriend received citations or charges involving a hit and run with a vehicle operated by someone else, he should consider consulting with an attorney on the tickets you mention, noting the due dates for answers/appearances outlined... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: Does signing a settlement agreement w/your auto insurance company mean you can't sue the other driver for other costs?

I was rear-ended in my mom's car she lent me for a few months in Florida while I was stopped at a red traffic light by a large pick-up truck. No injury claims. Her insurance company said the car is a total loss, said repair estimate was 85% of ACV. They offered 2 different... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Oklahoma on
Q: If a not at fault driver leaves the scene without providing info, can they be charged with a crime?

My mother was responsible for a minor fender bender in a parking lot. There was minor damage (2-3 small scuffs & a chip in the paint) to the other vehicle. She gave her info to the other driver (OD)as required; but when she asked for the OD's name & info; OD was hostile & refused... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Family Law, Car Accidents and Civil Rights for Pennsylvania on
Q: Am I protected under any laws?

I am a Muslim, if I work for a company, and they are requesting information about my family, or the people I live  with, or if involve in a lawsuit a company is requesting information about  my family members, and I refuse to provide any information to protect their privacy and safety.

Do... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Social Security for California on
Q: How will a 100,000 car accident settlement effect my SSI and my Medical Insurance. ?
James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 16, 2024

If you receive a large settlement from a car accident while on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program), it can potentially impact your eligibility for these benefits. Here's what you should know:

1. SSI: SSI is a needs-based program, and...
View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: Hit a loose dog with my car. I want dog owner to pay for deductible and damages. How do I do this?

My insurance says I'm not at fault

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Apr 16, 2024

Ask your neighbor for their p insurance policy information and submit a claim. If they refuse do a demand letter. If they does not work file a lawsuit (small claims).

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents on
Q: I was in a accident where the other driver crossed the road I was driving on.

Instead of clearing my lane of travel , he stopped. I could not stop in time and hit him at his rear passenger door. My insurance company seems to be trying to fault me. Sadly we have the same insurance company. What can I do?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 15, 2024

I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you and others involved are okay. Your question doesn't include a state or territory, but as a general matter nationwide, these settings could depend on additional details, such as traffic control devices, signage, road markings, where other vehicle... View More

View More Answers

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Colorado on
Q: I was rear ended in my car i was in the process of bonding for title. Car is total loss.

Impossible for me to get title now. No fault of my own. Insurance company is ready to pay me but the said i need the title that i can't get now because the car is totalled. Missed my appointment to bond for title and it's impossible for me to get what's left of my car to the vin... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Colorado on
Q: I was rear ended in my car that i was in the process of bonding for title. Car total loss. Unable for me to do anything.

I can't proceed in acquiring title due to the damage to my car total loss. It's the other drivers fault i can't bond for title now. insurance company will pay me but they said i need title. That is impossible for me to get. I would have to tow car to vin inspection i think. I had... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Indiana on
Q: A tow co.charged me $150, fora tow fr an accident BUT MY CAR WAS DRIVABLE SO I DROVE IT HOME CO. Was NEVER IN POSSESSION

The tow co. WasNEVER IN POSSESSION OF MY CAR BUT FOLLOWED MY HUSBAND TO ATM. We paid $160 for a tow that NEVER HAPPENED. CAN WE GET OUR $BACK?

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Ohio on
Q: MY SON WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT HIM AND HIS GIRLFRIEND WAS EJECTED FROM THE CAR THE POLICE PLANTED EVIDENCE I CAN PROVE

THE PICTURES FROM THE SCENE ARE MISSING AND THE ONES GIVEN ARE STAGED.

0 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: CAN MY SON BE CLEARED FROM CAR ACCIDENT IF THE EVIDENCE SHOWS HE WASN'T DRIVING?

MY SON AND HIS GIRLFRIEND WERE BOTH EJECTED FROM THE CAR. POLICE PLANTED EVIDENCE TO APPEAR AS IF HE WAS DRIVING. THE WROTE THE REPORT BASED ON THIS EVIDENCE. THEY CLAIM TWO WITNESSES SAW THE ACCIDENT BUT IT WAS PITCH BLACK NO HIGHWAY LIGHTS AND BOTH CARS WERE GOING AT HIGH SPEEDS.

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: Double hit and run accident resulting in death. I initially hit the person(did not see them) second car killed them.

The second car driver was picked up and charged. After 8 month I still haven’t been charged. Should I be worried

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: Carolyn parent and Edward maurice mcdowell are without fault in the accident therefore indemnification is required and f

Look at how far down the road they went and damage speed kills people they were speeding driving carlessly and ran into us and didn't keep safe distance between cars and we appeal for maximum liability coverage and maximum settlement agreements for Edward and Carolyn in mcdowell vs Rodriguez... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents on
Q: My husband was involved in accident, I wasn't the driver.How is the insurance company coming after me not my husband.

We both are on the insurance, I'm not on his truck as owner of the truck. But now coming after me. When I wasn't never involved accident. I was at work. Can they come after me even my husband one involve in accident.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for North Carolina on
Q: Is it legal for the police the let the other driver leave without getting a statement from both drivers ?
James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 10, 2024

In most jurisdictions, it is not necessarily illegal for the police to let a driver leave without getting a statement from both drivers involved in an accident. However, it is generally considered good police practice to gather statements from all involved parties to ensure a thorough investigation... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Kentucky on
Q: I was in auto accident 1/17/2024 and have full coverage insurance will my car insurance cover my medical bills
Anna Aleksander
PREMIUM
Anna Aleksander
answered on Apr 9, 2024

It depends! If you have no fault coverage your medical bills will be paid by your insurance up to the amount of coverage that you purchased (typically $10,000.00). Excess bills will be paid by the party at fault. If you were injured by an uninsured or under insured driver your own policy would pay... View More

View More Answers

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.