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Car hit while parked. My insurance doesn't cover. SF police won't give me police report [Gov't Code 6254(f)] so I don't know who is responsible so I can't contact their insurance. Can't afford even an estimate. Car not drivable as-is. No one was in my car so... View More 
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answered on Jun 25, 2018
If you have collision coverage, your insurance should cover this incident.
This time we got only 1 offer &that was in the beginning which i dont believe &he not be truthful about question is he playing me.
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answered on Jun 11, 2018
Not enough information has been provided to analyze your situation.
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answered on May 23, 2018
Unfortunately, you would need to provide some additional information. The normal deadline for filing a personal injury claim in California is 2 years from the date of the incident that caused your injury but, delay in diagnosis is possible. Consult with an attorney immediately on any potential... View More
Hello, I'm 19. I had a car accident in Dec 2016 and I was unlicensed at the time and not on the insurance policy so I got charged 20,000 for the damage of a KIA Optima. A few months ago I received a paper in the mail from Los Angeles COUNTY court saying we had to settle the payments through... View More
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answered on May 15, 2018
Tough situation. Your options are to work out a payment plan or, assuming the incident didn't involve drunk driving, it would probably be dischargeable in bankruptcy. You should consult with an attorney who handles debt negotiation and bankruptcy issues.
Now my car is all smashed up and my brother is hurt in the hospital. The other car is also a mess and the passenger of that car is still in the hospital too. The driver wasn’t hurt so bad. I have insurance for me on my car, but does this cover my brother? I’m not sure who I’m supposed to... View More
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answered on May 7, 2018
Report the claim to your insurance carrier immediately. You are not obligated to speak with the insurance company for the other side.
My daughter was in a car accident and her car was totaled. The other insurance company keeps lowering the amount that they will pay and the want us to sign a waiver saying we wont go after the other party or them for more money. We don't feel that that is fair and the are offering us way less... View More
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answered on May 7, 2018
You are entitled to "fair market value" on the vehicle. Most insurance carriers calculate this value based upon a "market comparison" (i.e. what have vehicles similar to your daughters in specs and mileage sold for in the past 6-12 months). If you have collision coverage... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2018
You should seek prompt medical attention and retain a personal injury attorney. Just because the insurance company for the other driver is accepting "100% liability", does not mean they will compensate you fully for your injuries. Having a personal injury attorney to obtain medical... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2018
This depends upon a lot of factors. For your car: the standard is the lesser of "fair market value" or the cost of repair. If the cost of repair exceeds fair market value, your vehicle is deemed a "total loss" and the value of the car is owed. As to how insurance companies... View More
How long am I suppose to wait for their insurance to provide a rental since my car just got picked up for inspection today?
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answered on Feb 22, 2018
Unfortunately, many if not most insurance carriers have a policy of having you rent the vehicle and then submit the bill to them for reimbursement. Some carriers still have direct relationships with certain rental agencies (like Enterprise). It usually takes a week or two at a minimum for them to... View More
My lawyer said the case is going in motion.
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answered on Feb 22, 2018
I agree with the other answers. There is no "formula" for coming up with a reasonable settlement value or possible judgment value if you were to go to trial. Your lawyer would be the best person to analyze this as he or she has all the information about the case and your injury. If you... View More
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answered on Jan 17, 2018
The value of any personal injury claim including a bicycle accident is broken down into two basic categories as follows:
(1) Economic Damages: These are the out of pocket costs associated with the incident. They include the reasonable value of your medical expenses, lost wages from time... View More
I was in an auto accident and filed a claim against the other insurance. They denied my claim based on the police photo they have. I retained a PI lawyer to look into my case. Upon their photo discovery I was told it looked like I was an inch off the line (but hard to tell). I was hit and suffered... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2018
An attorney may still be willing to take the case if he or she feels like you have a reasonable chance of recovery. Many auto accident claims are not "cut and dry" when it comes to liability. Because California is a "comparative fault" state, you can have some fault in the... View More
My son was in an accident, his fault, his grandfather drop the insurance on it without his knowledge. His girlfriends father filed a claim through their insurance knowing that my son did not have insurance and so now my son is out over $7,000.
The father claims he had medical bills but... View More
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answered on Oct 9, 2017
I agree with the other answers that your son may have a breach of contract claim and/or a claim for "detrimental reliance" against the person he was paying for the auto insurance. If the passenger claimed injury, the "reasonable value" of her medical expenses will be what was... View More
Mom took care of food. I couldnt stand for morr than a minute because the paind would be too bad and it would reverse my healing. My mom wants to kick me out. I understand i was a lot of burden but can she do that? I am referring to dependent adult neglect... can she just quit being my caretaker... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2017
If the injury occurred while you were working, you should immediately consult a workers compensation attorney. You may be eligible for temporary disability benefits that could help pay living expenses while you continue to heal.
We were together for 3 months. Towards the end I discovered I was pregnant. At 9 months I lost the pregnancy. I was directed by my nurse to go to an e.r. there they made sure I had completely passed the fetus and that it wasn't ectopic. Weeks later I received the bill (after insurance) the... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2017
Although I feel for your situation and from a "moral" standpoint, your boyfriend should help, forcing him to do so by way of a civil lawsuit would be very difficult in my opinion. Seek out legal advice immediately and provide more facts if you want to pursue the claim.
I was injured as a pedestrian on 12/25/2012. I filed a lawsuit two years later in pro per to meet statutes of limitations. By 10/5/2015 I was ill and had the case dismissed without prejudice. Can I open this claim again or am I done.
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answered on Jan 10, 2017
I agree with the answers above, the fact that it was dismissed without prejudice may allow you to re-file but, does not necessarily allow you to file beyond the statute of limitations period. You should consult an attorney immediately about the facts of your particular case.
Very minor car accident. My vehicle was parked with my 3 children and myself inside, another tried to park and hit mine.
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answered on Oct 1, 2015
From the information you provide, this sounds like a very minor impact claim with no physical injuries. If this is the case, any claim for pure "emotional distress" would, unfortunately, not have enough value to pursue in my opinion.
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answered on Oct 1, 2015
You should immediately report the accident to your insurance carrier if you haven't done so already. They will assign a claims adjuster who will contact the person you hit or their legal representative and attempt to resolve any claims. If a lawsuit is filed, they will also provide a defense... View More
It was a minor accident (just a small dent) and so I told him that I wouldn't call the cops as long as he paid for everything. He agreed. I took a picture of his state ID, but forgot to get a picture of the license plate. Now it's two weeks later, and I'm worried that he's not... View More
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answered on Oct 1, 2015
First, you should report this to your own insurance carrier as failure to promptly report an accident may be grounds for denial of a claim. You should provide them with this person's information and driver's license. If you have collision coverage, ask if they can repair your vehicle... View More
A small claims judge awarded a plaintiff damages of $1500 for a dog bite, even though she, 1) did not provide any documentation of her injury or evidence of actual medical costs, 2) could not prove psychological damages, 3) could not prove lost wages. Why would he make this decision? Is it at his... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2014
In general, a dog owner is "strictly liable" if their pet bites another person pursuant to California Civil Code 3342 (i.e. one need not prove that the dog had shown any prior propensity to bite someone). However, you are correct that "damages" must be proven. Such damages are... View More
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