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answered on Feb 5, 2022
Were you injured in the accident? It is important you seek immediate medical treatment for all injuries in the crash. Even though you were a passenger, you can seek reasonable compensation which includes lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, medical bills, and the nature and... View More 
I do have a preliminary accident report on file. The sheriffs department has to investigate to locate the driver and vehicle in order to complete report
answered on Sep 8, 2021
Yes you have an injury claim. Did you have uninsured motorist coverage on your vehicle? If you did, you can make a claim with your insurance company if the other driver is not located or the other driver is located and does not have insurance. If the other driver does have insurance, you make a... View More
I got word about the lawsuit months ago when they requested my phine records and heard nothing else until recently. Can someone please help?
answered on Dec 15, 2020
If you have automobile insurance on the vehicle you were driving at the time of the accident and had liability coverage, the insurance company has a duty to defend the case and provide you legal representation. Contact your insurance company immediately. If you do not have insurance, you may want... View More
Judgement in my favor a year n half ago but taxi company didnt have insurance and untouchable in florida?
answered on Jun 19, 2020
If there is no insurance, it becomes very difficult to collect a judgment. It sounds like the taxi company had very little if any assets to satisfy a judgment. A Motion for Proceedings Supplemental can be filed to see what assets the company might have to satisfy a judgment. If there are assets or... View More
No one was found at fault and it was wet and it wasn’t my fault. She’s trying to sue me for her deductible. I have no income other than 522 in SSI a month and food stamps, as I’m disabled and don’t work. She for some reason is trying to sue me for her damages even though i was never charged... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2020
If you had insurance at the time of the accident, turn the case over to your insurance carrier and they have a duty to defend the case. If you have been sued, they will hire an attorney to handle the defense of the case. You should have no out of pocket expenses for this defense. It was a little... View More
Why Were We Both Citated Instead Of Him Being At Fault?
answered on Mar 29, 2020
Unfortunately police reports are not always accurate, and the police officer's don't always get all the facts right. Sometimes they have to make judgments right or wrong on what happened, and who they believe as stories often conflict. If you feel you received a ticket in error, you can... View More
My friend was rear ended in indiana in 2017. The distracted lady apologized because her kids distracted her causing the accident and the lady's insurance paid my friends medical and car damage. When the police questioned the at fault lady, she claimed my friend was stopped at a green light,... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2020
She needs to get a letter from her insurance company in writing showing she is not fault. She needs to get a copy to the BMV so her record is corrected. She also needs to keep the letter and also a copy of the police report to show she is not at fault for any new insurance company that gives her a... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2020
It is always a good idea to seek legal counsel immediately after an injury or accident to see what your legal rights and options are. It does not have to wait until litigation is initiated. Most consultations are free so it does not hurt to talk to an an attorney experienced in personal injury. The... View More
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