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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Car Accidents and Wrongful Death for Arkansas on
Q: I have a life-changing case for myself and maybe an upcoming lawyer or a very generous experienced attorney. Help me !!!

I a single mother who is responsible for not only my kids but my ailing mother. I need help desperately. I'm in a life-changing situation that I have no control over and I need a very damn good criminal lawyer criminal defense lawyer who's willing to do some type of charitable pro bono or... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 2, 2024

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. You might be able to find low cost or pro bono criminal defense assistance. You could start by checking with legal aid organizations and the resources of local and state bar... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: I don't have the title on a total loss of a vehicle..it's registered my name w/ documents of personal property tax paid

Is that enough proof of ownership

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 5, 2024

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you have the chance to consult with a local attorney, a title is usually used to prove ownership. You could find out from your DMV how long it takes to get a duplicate title. If your vehicle is declared a total... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and DUI / DWI for Arkansas on
Q: Does insurance have to pay actual value or total replacement costs in auto accidents that result in property damage?

Logging truck drove into my rental. They want to pay 83k for appraisal value of home and lossed rent. Multiple contractors estimate 220k plus to repair. Occurred in Arkansas. Driver was charged with DUI.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 19, 2024

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The short answer is that it could depend on the terms of the policy. Some policies are ACV (actual cash value) and some are Replacement Cost. A local attorney should be able to advise definitively after seeing the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: Driver of vehicle who hit my vehicle says it wasn't them and their damage is pre existing.

Hello! I own my own business and use my personal vehicle for service calls and work transportation, fully reliant on my vehicle. On July 11th a truck (white Silverado) merged into my(grey Prius) vehicle at about 55mph. He nearly pitted himself and caused a massive pile up but after I hit the brakes... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 6, 2024

Sometimes it's better to have an attorney represent you than you representing yourself. I believe this is 1 such situation as liability is currently in dispute by the insurance company and you have evidence to provide the insurance company on this issue---as such I would recommend that you... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: Do i have to go through a mechanic and have my car fixed to settle my insurance claim? Can I just get cash?

I was involved in a car accident that was not my fault and there where no injuries. There insurance company said I will not get any further settlement until my car is dismantled by a mechanic and then they will negotiate getting the car fixed with them. I don't want my car fixed or at least... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 11, 2024

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Most insurance carriers don't care what you do with the check if it is for superficial damages that don't affect safety or roadworthiness. If your collision damages are extensive enough for the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: Do i have to go through a mechanic and have my car fixed to settle my insurance claim? Can I just get cash?

I was involved in a car accident that was not my fault and there where no injuries. There insurance company said I will not get any further settlement until my car is dismantled by a mechanic and then they will negotiate getting the car fixed with them. I don't want my car fixed or at least... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 9, 2024

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Usually, most carriers don't care if you carry out the repairs on minor damages. If the accident caused damages that may possibly impact the safety or roadworthiness of the vehicle, or the damages are such... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: My car was totaled before I paid sales tax. I now have no money to pay and can't get the check until I do. Help
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answered on Mar 29, 2024

In a situation where your car was totaled before you managed to pay the sales tax, and you're now facing the challenge of not having the funds to cover this tax to access the insurance check, it's essential to explore all available options. First, consider reaching out to the tax... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law and Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: If I hit a cow that is out in the road at night. Is it my fault? The farmer is not go to pay for damages

The farmer is saying his cow has the right of way. It was night and the cow was black. I only have liability insurance. So I have no vehicle to get anywhere like work. And the police report says I was doing nothing wrong.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Feb 20, 2024

Yes you have a case against the farmer. It is the farmer's fault. He should turn it over to his business or homeowner's insurance. If he or she fails to do so, a lawsuit would be proper.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Arkansas on
Q: The drunk driver insurance company filed bankruptcy. They are the defendant I am the plaintiff, but I was the passenger.

The driver, my ex-boyfriend just got all his medical took care of the lawyer paid and money in his pocket and I was told I’m sorry I don’t know how I can help you now because the other guys insurance company is incomplete bankruptcy. They forgot about my injuries when he turned everything in to... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 5, 2024

I'm sorry for your accident and ordeal. There are too many things to sort out here than can be addressed in a brief post. The best thing you can do is to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney. An experienced attorney could examine your matter in more detail - your injuries, the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: I'm a black man and I was a guest at a casino hotel. On a previous stay I had come in a moving truck so after taking my

If I was denied valet service because of race what amendment does this violate and after this guy was sent to pick me up he hit me with the van when I tried to get in once in the van I ask what issues do you have with me you don't know me is this about race he stops and kicks me out of the... View More

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

Your experience at the casino hotel, particularly if it involved racial discrimination, could potentially be a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race in public accommodations. Being denied valet service and the subsequent treatment you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: My personal injury attorney just quit my case before trial after being with them for over 5 months.

The law firm I had retained for representation just told me they quit my case due to other insurance company saying that they denied my claim. Do I have any recourse in this situation?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 1, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until an Arkansas attorney could advise you under any state-specific laws, the general course of action would be to seek representation from another law firm. Clients do drop attorneys, and vice-versa. Unless someone... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Libel & Slander, Contracts and Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: I need a lawyer to respond to me now about Hurricane express there are trying to charge me for a accident and a swift

A swift driver hit me in the back

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 2, 2023

A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Your insurance company should defend you - it isn't clear why you're being charged. You could reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. If you have a copy of the police report,... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: Wrecked my car. Because I was crying alot they assumed I was under the influence “arrested”me not booked now report says

They didn’t think I was under influence. When I pass the sobriety thing they were like oh well your high . But they literally arrested me so it’s all lies. My lab results in the blood I let them have says not applicable And they still charged me for failure to maintain control of vechile(like I... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jul 26, 2023

Unless both the short and long term effects of these charges have no effect on you, get an experienced attorney.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: If I am turning left into place of business and the person is speeding and hits me what are my choices if anything
Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on May 28, 2023

You need to contact a local attorney that specializes in personal injury/ property damage to represent you in this situation. It may ultimately turn out that you are both partially at fault, the attorney will need to see the police report. If the other car was speeding by 5mph over, he may not... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury and Consumer Law for Arkansas on
Q: I was in a automobile accident that was not my fault and I feel like insurance tampered with evidence and had a question

It was told to one of their chosen body / mechanic shops but the mechanic didn't even know it was on the lot the body person looked at a dent on it and said the engine was like it was when I was driving it which is physically impossible because the transmission line had been knocked loose and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 23, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Insurance companies don't have a reason to tamper with cars after an accident - many of the basic facts concerning liability are usually established at the scene. There's a lot of information to sort... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: Can I get a ticket on hear say
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on May 4, 2023

More facts would be needed to get a full response to this question.

A police officer cannot give a speeding ticket, for example, based on a witnesses statement that the witness saw the person speeding. On the other hand, a witness that saw a person speeding may be able to testify at court...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: I backed up looked three times and a little short French car hit my passenger bumper I couldn't see hher in my mirrors

Because her car was so short it didn't show up in my mirrors it shouldn't have been a regulatory height requirements to be able to be driven

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 27, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Unfortunately, that doesn't sound like a strong argument, unless the vehicle was unregistered, uninspected, and not in compliance with ordinary safety standards. You could mention the point to your insurance... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: How do I recover rental car cost from a tractor trailer accident in Arkansas

RL insurance Ada Illinois refusing to pay out-of-pocket expenses which is a rental car resulting from an accident from their driver who is deemed 100% responsible but they refused to pay the rental car expenses they will not call me back

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 14, 2022

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The situation you describe arises commonly and sometimes there is no quick fix. The cost of rental could be litigated, but that involves uncertainty, and could mean recovering or not recovering the money, depending... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: If in an accident and it's the cab company s fault what is the amount of the policy in Arkansas that's required for
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 8, 2022

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Don't lose further time awaiting a response - simply ask the company. Or if you have the police report, the company should be identified in DMV codes. Nationwide, it's generally the same or greater... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: Are insurance companies required to authorize rental coverage matching what I am coming out of?

Claimant drives a Ford Explorer (Standard SUV), is the at-fault parties insurance required to authorize a rental of same size? (Note, this is in Arkansas)

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 29, 2022

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open. In general, it could depend on the policy. Nationwide, carriers don't always match up vehicle type for vehicle type, especially with SUVs or minivans. It could come down to what local rental companies have on their lots.... View More

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