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vehicle actually were over the speed limit on the road and i could of made my turn if he was going the speed limit since i was already turning and about half way in the turn when he hit the breaks and swerved side to side and then hit my truck on the side which spun my 2001 chevy silverado 4x4 2500... View More 
answered on Sep 3, 2021
1. First, it does not matter who was at fault in an auto accident, you are entitled to get the identification and insurance information of any other drivers involved in your auto accident. The law in Texas is that drivers are required to exchange this information - regardless of who the police feel... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2021
If they physically kept your drivers license and did not give it back, then no - they should not keep your license. Both parties involved in an auto accident are required to exchange their identification information and insurance information - regardless of who is "at fault".... View More
The proximate cause theory of liability was used to convict somebody; what must the plaintiff prove before the paints can use proximate cause theory as basis for his/her case?
answered on Sep 3, 2021
“Proximate cause” means a cause that was a substantial factor in bringing about an event, and without which cause such event would not have occurred. In order to be a proximate cause, the act or omission complained of must be such that a person using ordinary care would have foreseen that the... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2021
I would notify your insurance company. They have a duty to defend and a duty to indemnify. If they settled with the person who is suing you, they should have a release for you - hopefully.
If you are being sued by another person involved in the accident (such as a passenger) then your... View More
Can I still sue the insurance company for more money?
answered on Jul 24, 2021
I agree with Attorney Baumgartner. I would just add that if you are looking at a situation where the limits of the other driver's insurance are going to be exhausted, you should actually consult with a law office that handles auto accidents. There are situations where there may be other... View More
A couple of weeks ago I rolled into an intersection and got t boned. It was not my car and I'm not in the insurance. The insurance company contacted the provider and is threatening to sue for this. (This is what I gathered over the phone call I just had with them) this is the first car... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2021
From the way you phrase the question, it sounds like you believe you caused the collision. You may want to go over the details with an attorney, just in case.
If you were driving someone else's vehicle:
Did you have permission to use the vehicle you were driving?
If... View More
I received a demand for payment letter stating that i was liable for a car accident i wasn't even involved with my sister was the one driving the car, my insurance denied the claim and now the person is coming after me for payment. can i be taken to court for this even if i wasn't even involved?
answered on Jun 14, 2021
Yes, if she was unlicensed you can possibly be responsible for "negligently entrusting" your vehicle to an unlicensed driver.
answered on Jun 3, 2021
You need to contact the Texas Department of Public Safety if this is a driver's license suspension in Texas. There is a page on their website that covers what to do in the case of an auto accident suspension due to no insurance. See:... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2021
I agree with Todd Kelly. There is a possible case against the woman who let the unlicensed driver have access to her car - if she knew he was unlicensed under a theory of Negligent Entrustment.
Contact a lawyer to discuss your case. Even if the other driver has no insurance, there may be... View More
Driver was not the registered owner. A claim was then filed against her insurance company after the accident. She provided her insurance information to me. Her insurance declined the claim. The Insurance do not provide liability coverage for any person for that person's liability arising... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2020
Both the driver and owner may have different insurance - you can collect against either one. You also may have a claim under your uninsured motorist coverage if there is no insurance for the at-fault driver.
The end of your inquiry says something about the insurance company denying due... View More
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