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Q: Is it normal for an insurer to request personal info for a relative's accident claim?
My father-in-law was involved in a car accident, and he requested my and my daughter's names along with my driver's license number for an auto insurance affidavit. He claims Progressive needs to confirm whether anyone in the household has car insurance to ensure my insurance won't be... View More 
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Gerald D. Siegel
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answered on Sep 13, 2026
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answered on Sep 13, 2026
You are correct to question this. The rules of eligibility for PIP benefits (medical benefits) can be confusing to navigate. It is true that insurance companies want to verify whether there are other auto policies that are in an injured, uninsured person's home. The twist is you refer to him... View More
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Q: How to address DUI and child services issues after NJ car accident with prescribed meds?
I was involved in a car accident in New Jersey with my two severely autistic sons. Following the accident, I was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence because of my prescribed medication, Klonopin. Now, child services are involved, and I've been questioned about prescriptions.... View More
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Stephen Jones
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answered on Sep 13, 2026
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answered on Sep 13, 2026
Based on the facts you provided, you are dealing with three separate but related matters:
(1) the DUI/DWI investigation,
(2) the DCPP (formerly DYFS) child welfare investigation, and
(3) potential professional licensing concerns.
Each should be treated carefully... View More
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Q: How to address DUI and child services issues after NJ car accident with prescribed meds?
I was involved in a car accident in New Jersey with my two severely autistic sons. Following the accident, I was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence because of my prescribed medication, Klonopin. Now, child services are involved, and I've been questioned about prescriptions.... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 13, 2026
answered on Sep 13, 2026
I'm sorry about your accident and the ordeal it opened up. As my colleague points out, it would be best to reach out to criminal defense attorneys before continuing to make any statements. It would be good not to continue posting on public forums about the matter (other than inquiries of a... View More
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Q: How to address DUI and child services issues after NJ car accident with prescribed meds?
I was involved in a car accident in New Jersey with my two severely autistic sons. Following the accident, I was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence because of my prescribed medication, Klonopin. Now, child services are involved, and I've been questioned about prescriptions.... View More
Mark Cheser
answered on Sep 14, 2026
answered on Sep 14, 2026
More information is needed. Were you charged with DWI? What town? Are you charged with endanging your children? What county? As my colleague indicates you can be charged with DWI even is the intoxicant was prescribed. The issue is whether it was safe for you to drive in whatever condition you were... View More
Q: What should I do if my husband's name is only on the deed after he passed away?
My husband has passed away, and both our names are on the title as registered owners of our property, but only his name is on the deed. The property is located in Florida, and I possess the title listing both of us. What steps should I take to address the deed situation and ensure my ownership... View More
Phillip William Gunthert
answered on Sep 13, 2026
answered on Sep 13, 2026
I am very sorry for your loss of your husband, please accept my condolences for you and your family at this difficult and sad time ongoing. This would be a Florida Probate matter, and you will need to speak with and work with a Florida Probate Attorney. If the property was Homestead, specific rules... View More
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