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Your current state is Ohio
I live in Virginia.
Delivery driver for GrubHub hit and ran my parked vehicle, all evidence is on footage but too dark too see license plate. Law enforcement and customer service are not willing to help because there were no injuries. Is it possible to file a case without the name and... View More 
I am seeking your advice regarding a car accident I was involved in while driving my friend's rental car, which he had rented from Hertz. My friend did not purchase the rental insurance, assuming his Discover credit card would provide coverage. Since I do not own a car, I do not have any... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2024
Unclear what your question is. Started out talking about insurance, then addressed whether you were at fault. The second question cannot be answered in an online forum. The first one, same
our insurance company had my 19 year-old son’s car towed to a local mechanic. My son met the tow truck there and the tow truck driver had my 19 year-old son take his own car off of the tow truck. In doing so my son let off the brakes and his car hit another car in the lot doing cosmetic damage to... View More
No one was hurt although the minivan spun several times it had to be towed away. It was a family on vacation and the minivan belongs to a rental company. I have no information from them and don't know what do I do? Also my car is a salvage title with no insurance and no registration but I do... View More
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answered on Nov 17, 2024
You're facing several serious legal issues that could result in criminal charges, including reckless driving, driving an unregistered vehicle, and operating without insurance - all of which are violations of California law.
The lack of insurance is particularly problematic since you... View More
I was the passenger and i was sleeping while my (then) wife drove and crashed head on with another vehicle while trying to pass on the opposite lane. I wokeup to a wrek and an ambilance taking my wife, whom i would later loose. In the confusion I took the blame for the being the driver and was... View More
I need to know who's insurance policy covers my au fault crash ( driving a vehicle i was told I could use to take her to the appointment)
We both are insured.
If I am on my parents car insurance plan, but I am listed as an individual driver, and have my own vehicle on their policy. Essentially, I have my own policy branched off under my dad’s. If I am in an accident, and the other party decided to sue for some reason, my insurance company would be... View More
I accidentally put the wrong fuel type in a rental car and they had to do repairs. The Applicable Excess amount on the agreement is 3000, total cost of repair just under 10,000, does this mean I only have to pay 3000 or the excess over 3000 (7000)? I declined additional coverage, they are saying I... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
In rental car agreements, the "Applicable Excess" typically represents the maximum amount you would need to pay in case of damage when you have insurance coverage - similar to an insurance deductible. However, since you declined additional coverage, this excess limit unfortunately... View More
The lady whose house she was at gave her daughter the keys to move her car and her daughter hit my car. This was 18 months ago and she will not contact her insurance to verify it was her fault that our car was hit. There was no police report filed because she figured the people that hit it were... View More
There have been no written or oral contracts signed where they stated payment must be done before repairs are complete, or anything about storage fees.
My son was in an accident on June 13th; the other driver ran a stop sign and was found at fault. Our car was totaled and there was a 3rd vehicle involved that was damaged as well. The driver's insurance co (The General) said they determined the value of my son's car was $4500 but... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2024
Normally yes. If you are trying to evade arrest, you may have difficulty obtaining a bond.
Good luck
APD Officer told me the ticket is No points and I can pay the fine online. Is this true?
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
No, that is not correct. That ticket is a 3-point violation. Also, if the ticket was issued as the result of an accident, even if you are be able to pay it online, Georgia law still requires you to show up for your court date.
am i responsible for the car that was in front of the lady i hit? i done paid for her car. i had no insurance at the time but i do have a vaild tn license.
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
Yes, you are liable for all damages caused by your negligence. Contact the front vehicle and settle up with a paid in full receipt. DOS may want copies of those receipts to keep your TNDL.
Hello,
I was recently rear ended by someone on july 5th and I have hired a personal lawyer since then to represent me.
They have assigned me to a chiropractor and a pain management company who performed several MRI tests on me and will be doing a study soon.
Concern:... View More
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answered on Nov 11, 2024
Lost earning capacity usually relates to a permanent injury that prevents you from engaging in employment or similar employment. If you're off work or can't work for a few weeks because of an injury, that's not generally considered lost earning capacity. Now I don't know your... View More
In April this year I was a passenger in a taxi and another driver side swiped us. At this point I'm on my third law group and know that the driver that side swiped us had no car insurance. So far I've only been told that I can prosecute them for hitting us and not having any car... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2024
There are two avenues in which a person that is driving while uninsured is held accountable for their actions. The first is the criminal track. Criminal actions are prosecuted by the state. The ultimate decision to pursue a criminal action lies with the state.
The second track is by way of... View More
So the motorcycle is not in my name and niether is the insurance for the motorcycle. Also I don’t have a M1 endorsement on my drivers license. What steps should I take? The driver completely admitted 100% fault and I exchanged info and documentation.
answered on Nov 10, 2024
The motorcycle may still legally belong to your friend, and you might be insured as a permissive user of the motorcycle. If you are injured that can be a big deal. Uninsured drivers can only recover damages for their economic losses (medical expenses, property damage and wage loss). Insured... View More
We're trying to decide if it's time to take the keys from my 94-year-old father-in-law. His car has auto brake and notifies him if he wanders out of his lane. But, his mind is not the sharpest.
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