Your current state is Virginia
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answered on Sep 29, 2023
Serving a lien holder is generally insufficient for initiating a personal lawsuit. You'll likely need to locate the individual's address for service of process to be valid.
answered on Sep 29, 2023
Why would you want to? The bank most likely was not operating the motor vehicle when the accident occurred.
I asked this question prior and gave details. But I would like to elaborate more. When driving a vehicle next to me lost control of their vehicle and I slammed my breaks so no collision happened. The 2 passenger seat belts did not work and one child slammed into the seat and the car seat my other... View More 
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
In this situation, you may want to explore the possibility of pursuing a personal injury claim against the rental company for negligence in maintaining the seat belts. While the company's initial offer may only cover the ER bill, you may be entitled to additional compensation for your... View More
After driving about 2 hours from the rental place an accident happened right in front of us. I had to slam on the breaks and my kid came out of the seat and slammed into the seat in front of him. My daughters car seat moved but she did not sustain any injuries. My kid went to the er with neck pain... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2023
There's no rush to settle this case because your child can sue until they're 18. So if there's a chance they may have suffered some permanent injury, you don't want to settle the case before that's discovered. Chances are they're fine and that's the most important... View More
The other drivers taillight was broken. Weve received a few phone calls from the investigating officer saying that there will be a warrant put out for her arrest. She has multiple medical conditions, a heart condition, seizures almost every day, she would die in jail. How do we fix this without her... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2023
A Massachusetts attorney could advise best, but you're going to lose valuable time under the "Car Accidents" heading. This is something to discuss with a criminal defense attorney. Car accident attorneys don't deal with these settings - criminal defense attorneys do. You could... View More
The defendant/respondent has had the opportunity to file an answer and has done so with a MOTION TO DISMISS. My questions are these? Is the plaintiff's Attorney REQUIRED to respond to the motion to dismiss and if so is there a specific deadline to respond to that motion to dismiss (i.e. 30... View More
and the defendant/respondent has had the opportunity to file an answer and files with a motion to dismiss, is the plaintiff's Attorney required to respond to that motion to dismiss? And if yes, does the Attorney for the plaintiff have a certain deadline to respond to that motion to dismiss... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
An attorney should respond, though it is possible there might be rare reasons no to.
The court might automatically dismiss the case, or part of the case, for a failure to oppose.
I was hit from behind, car was destroyed, almost died. No one at the scene ever told me that there was a person charged. Found out 9 months later that they had found the person (that night). My life already went on, and it took 3 years to get a judge to award me compensation. The judge went off... View More
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
In California, the value of your car in a restitution order should typically be determined based on its fair market value at the time of the loss, not necessarily the Blue Book value. If your car was indeed worth $4,200 at the time of the accident, you may be entitled to that amount, and the lack... View More
My sister was hit at an intersection after a driver ran a red light. The driver said his light was green to us at the accident. The police report said his light was yellow and that the driver had a dash cam no witnesses. When her insurance asked for the footage the state patrol then says he meant... View More
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?
I settled my case and my lawyer kept talking about Medicaid Medicare and I kept telling him that I was not on a government assistant program so now that my case is settled he's telling me that since he talked to the insurance company they said they had a lean on me and I told him that that is... View More
Front that has no insurance is claiming bodily injury that they walk around fine but complained of supposed back pain. Police report made. Car that was hit from behind later drove off and no ambulance. They retained a lawyer working with our insurance company. Asking for 1million, claim... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2023
Assuming you did not cause the wreck, you and your passengers have what is known as an uninsured motorist claim. While such a claim exists under Georgia law, that does not necessarily mean there is compensation available under your policy. The key is whether your policy has uninsured motorist... View More
They were given a citation for the cause of the accident in the state of South Carolina.
They were given a citation for the cause of the accident in the state of South Carolina.
answered on Sep 24, 2023
Yes, in SC our law requires an individual to have insurance to operate a motor vehicle, and our law requires that if that person injures someone in a motor vehicle accident they must be sued in their individual name to collect their insurance money if not settled out of court. Our law does not... View More
My husband and I live in Florida. We have been seperate for about 12 years, living in seperate households. We do not exchange money between households. The personal injury settlement was because I was in a car accident. I am on a full disability, SSDI. I have been on a full disability for about... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2023
I'm assuming you have a lawyer. If I'm right, I'm wondering why you're you asking this question online. Is there a problem with your lawyer's representation and advice? Is there a communication problem? If so, that is an issue that needs to be resolved as quickly as... View More
My car was totaled in front of my home due to speeders. Two lane road and turn lane. Speed limit 35 most do 55. We were denied a circle driveway because our in and out driveway would not be 100: feet apart. I feel like it is a life and death, safety issue. Road commisssion says too bad and denied... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2023
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One option may be to look into other agencies - whether on a state or other level. It's possible the process could need the support of someone with expertise in traffic engineering and possibly civil... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2023
An Oklahoma attorney should advise, as your question involves state civil procedure rules, not general legal concepts. But you posted your question last week. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, some of the elements that could SOMETIMES serve to toll the statute (subject to a... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
If your 17-year-old son has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene, it's important to familiarize yourself with the specifics of the state laws where the incident occurred, as penalties can vary. Before the court date, gather any evidence or testimonies that might be relevant to the incident or... View More
I had a car accident almost a year ago. Thank God, my children were already dropped off to school. The person who hit me head-on was high on marijuana (according to the police report) and was speeding, racing with another car and I was hit head-on, resulting in the total loss of both my car and the... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2023
I would be shocked if your current attorney is unable to help you with your injury claim as it sounds substantial. I would encourage further communication to clarify that fact and if indeed correct, immediately retain a qualified personal injury attorney to assist you with your bodily injury... View More
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