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My partner of 35 years passed away last year following a car accident in 2021. We had lived together for 12 years, and I provided financial support for him after the accident. I am recognized as his partner legally. The settlement from his accident is anticipated to be completed in June this year.... View More 
I was driving a car in the process of being registered to me, with the release of liability completed. I paid $5,600 for the car, which had undisclosed issues with its lights, leading to a car accident. The previous owner informed me that the car was no longer insured by them after it was released... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2025
You appear to have a strong claim for conversion (civil theft) against the previous owner. Based on California law, completing a release of liability, making payment, and having documentation in your name establishes your ownership interest in the vehicle, even if the registration process was... View More
I was involved in a car accident in Louisiana in 2019 while driving with a suspended license and without insurance. Due to COVID-19, the court proceedings were delayed, but I am now required to appear in court in 2025. The other party's car was totaled, and I still have no car, money, or... View More
My husband was involved in a motorcycle accident in Florida, and he doesn't have a motorcycle license yet, although he has completed the necessary course and is waiting for a DMV appointment. The police officer mentioned the case might be dismissed if he shows proof of his DMV appointment and... View More
I was rear-ended by a drunk driver while my special needs son was in the vehicle with me. I've requested all correspondence between my lawyer and the insurance company due to a lack of communication from my lawyer. I disagree with the final offer from the insurance company. Despite my requests... View More
I was involved in an accident where a pedestrian walked in front of my car during the morning sun, obstructing my view. He was not in a crosswalk, and I was not distracted or using my phone. The police impounded my car, and it's been two months without explanation, despite my clean report and... View More
I was involved in a hit-and-run incident where my car was hit on the left rear panel. Despite my attempts to signal the other driver to stop, she fled the scene. I managed to take a live photo showing her license plate and her driving away, then called 911. I was instructed to stop following her... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2025
Under California law, you have the right to request amendments to a police report that contains inaccuracies or omissions. You should promptly file a supplemental statement with the law enforcement agency that prepared the report, detailing the omitted information about your attempts to signal the... View More
I am seeking information about a legal case concerning the death of my son, who passed away due to a drunk driving incident on April 8, 2023. His father opened the case, but he hasn't shared any information with me. I want to know how I can get access to all details regarding the case,... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2025
It would be prudent to do as the below attorney suggests and file a case for yourself. You can go to the county court's website and do a name search. Once you find the complaint it should give you all the information you want. The county will either be the county where the accident occured or... View More
In December, I was involved in a hit-and-run accident while I had insurance. Recently, my policy was canceled due to insufficient funds, but I paid the remaining balance on the old policy. A few days ago, I signed paperwork to get a new policy with the same company and coverage. The victim intends... View More
I was involved in a car accident while turning left, and an oncoming car clipped me. As a result, three cars were damaged. I've reported my side of the story to my insurance company. My concern is whether I can be sued if my car insurance coverages are not enough to cover all the damages. What... View More
I was involved in an auto accident while riding my moped, which left me with a broken collarbone, clavicle, and thumb, and my moped was totaled. The other party, who was driving a truck, was at fault. I have hired lawyers, but one quit because they didn't think they could win, and the current... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
Because of professional ethics, neither the other party's insurance company nor their attorney will speak with you directly as long as you are represented by a lawyer.
You should schedule an office conference with your new lawyer to discuss your case. There could be many reasons why... View More
I was involved in a vehicle accident while riding my bicycle and was hit by a car. The police report and the driver place the fault on me, and I received a citation for failure to yield on a private roadway, leading to a $180 fine. However, a work crew that witnessed the incident stated that it was... View More
My 85-year-old mom, while driving in Las Vegas, caused a minor accident with an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. She was extremely ill at the time, later diagnosed with severe illnesses and hospitalized shortly after. She has been driving since 1986 without any previous offenses. Recently,... View More
I was in an accident a couple of months ago where the other party took full accountability, and I settled for the maximum compensation. The other party had minimum coverage, and my auto insurance wasn’t as comprehensive as I thought, so I couldn't get tow or storage fees covered. My... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2025
Sharing your medical billing information with your auto insurer in California can feel risky, but in many cases, it’s a standard part of the process when they’re assessing whether they can provide additional support—such as covering expenses through MedPay or underinsured motorist coverage.... View More
I am 17 and will be turning 18 in 3 days. I have one prior moving violation from nearly two years ago. Recently, I received a ticket for failure to control, and both cars involved in the accident were totaled. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but there were ring doorbell cameras that captured... View More
I was involved in a car accident last August with a drunk underage driver who fled the scene. My special needs son was also in the car. I've repeatedly requested all correspondence between my lawyer and the insurance company regarding the injury claims but have been ignored. I haven't... View More
I lent my car to someone, and I was unaware that they were involved in a police chase until I was pulled over 2-3 days later. I don't know the person's full name, only their nickname, which I provided to the police. They asked me to try to get the person's first and last name. Since... View More
I was hit on my bicycle by a driver who claimed she didn't see me while I was crossing the roadway from a restaurant parking lot. Before I made it to the other side, I was struck. The police officer issued me a $180 ticket for failure to yield in a private driveway without speaking to me or... View More
My son and I were involved in a vehicle collision where the other driver turned left in front of us on a blinking yellow light. Initially, our insurance placed fault on my son due to a ticket and one witness statement. We fought the ticket in court, and the judge found the witness statement... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2025
It appears that the court's reversal on the issue of legal liability was correctly decided in your favor. California Vehicle Code Section 21801(a) provides that oncoming traffic in a left-turn scenario has the right of way. An exception would be if the vehicle driving straight through the... View More
I recently received documents on March 25, 2025, related to being served for an auto accident that occurred five years ago in California. I was uninsured at the time, and there were no injuries from the crash. However, they are demanding $9,000 in property damage. I have 30 days to respond. What... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2025
First determine if the lawsuit is timely. If they are suing for subrogation, it may be timely. If so you can negotiate a payment amount and payment schedule.
Note, You must respond in the legal way and on time with, for example a motion or an answer with affirmative defenses. Failure to... View More
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