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the car didnt stop all the way making a right turn and didnt even seem to see me cause it rammed right into me. i felt bad and was in pain i just had my girlfrind get her info just in case also she wanted to give me cash to at least pay for the bike and gave me 90$ i didnt make a police report but... View More 
answered on Apr 16, 2023
It appears like you have a strong case. A police report may be helpful but not necessary for your case. The value of your case will depend on your injuries and treatment. Obtaining the full value will depend on the amount of insurance or assets available. I would recommend that you contact an... View More
My friend and I owe Amica car insurance company $8,758.62 because my insurance at the time illegally dropped my case and subsequently dropped my account after an interview they conducted where my friend was not in sound mind to participate in the interview. Can a lawyer help get this payment... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2023
You will need a competent lawyer to review all the facts and details of your claim, including the reason(s) your insurance company dropped your case in order to find out if your insurance company wrongfully and/or unreasonably dropped your case. This would also determine if you have a case against... View More
Also they said we didn't file a report on time 24 hours of incident. We filed when we found out. ..
answered on Dec 23, 2022
Whether your insurance company should or should not have denied your claim will depend upon numerous things such as the detailed facts of loss, the information provided to the insurance company, the insurance policy, and the law. It is difficult to tell based on the minimal information if the... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2022
It depends on what the dispute is over. If the dispute with the insurance company pertains to coverage and whether they should provide you with a defense, you should contact an insurance lawyer.
I had full coverage insurance. My policy was auto renewed last October and was on auto pay. I just found out they didn't renew it in April and have been without insurance for a couple months now and was involved in a fender bender (which is how i found out it was cancelled). I called to... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2022
In order to answer the question, it requires more information such as if there was a broker/agent involved as well, the policy language, any autopay agreements, etc. However, I will say that an insurance company is obligated to provide notice of cancellation due to non-payment of premium, pursuant... View More
My Insurance Company breach our policy by refusing to thoroughly investigate Claims
answered on Jan 21, 2022
An insurance company that fails to thoroughly investigate a claim on behalf of its insured may be acting in bad faith. If you sustained damages as a result of your insurance company's failure to thoroughly investigate a claim on your behalf, you may have a case against them. However, all the... View More
I was rear ended about 2 years ago. I was then pushed into the car in front of me and they were pushed into the car in front of them. I did not have a drivers license at the time. I was told I am responsible to pay for the damage to the 2 cars in front of me. Shouldn't the person in back, who... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2021
Generally, the negligent person that caused the accident should be responsible to pay for the damages/injuries. However, it depends on the detailed facts of each case, which is not present here.
If you are taken to court and are somehow found to be negligent, even partially, then you would... View More
I had this same situation happen to me where the rental car was stolen and on May 15th my vehicle was stuck by an unauthorized driver. Now my vehicle is totaled and I’m stuck with the bill.
answered on Aug 5, 2021
If there is a police report or if you have any insurance information on the other driver, I would consider making a claim with that insurance company. Otherwise, If you have car insurance, you can make a claim with them and depending on the circumstances and coverage available, they may cover the... View More
I currently live in CA. I just want to make sure she doesn't sell it. shes young and sometimes impulsive
answered on Jul 31, 2021
If you are the owner you could still be liable.
Under California Vehicle Code section 17150, an owner may be liable for the negligent or wrongful act or omission of the driver by using the vehicle with permission, express or implied.
Pursuant to California Vehicle Code section... View More
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