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I got into a bad car accident while doordashing. My insurance would not help me with ANYTHING because I didn’t have a commercial policy which I wasn’t aware of. My car is worth 15k and got totaled out to 15k. I owe 17k on it and I have gap insurance. I’m not sure what will happen next.
Hello, on 8/4 one of my former employees was involved in a minor car accident during his work shift in company van. He was at fault as he was leaving where he was parked and bumped into another car that was coming up on his left hand side. Turns out he drank 1 beer 4 hours before accident occurred... View More 
answered on Sep 19, 2024
Good morning -- If this case goes to litigation, you will have to duty to turn over any dashcam video if the other side asks for it. On the other hand, you have no duty to voluntarily relinquish it since him drinking one beer does not appear to be an issue. I am assuming he was not charged with a... View More
My car was in an accident and they had it for repairs. They pieced together my fender wrong, part of my fender was in my engine bay, and my fender was misaligned and not bolted in properly. Alignment was never done and rear wheel bent backwards, wheel bearing had alot of play labeling it... View More
She stopped suddenly, for no reason, and there were no cars in front of her. Or is the following driver in a rear-end accident, always at fault? Are there any laws prohibiting drivers from stopping suddenly on the freeway onramp? I entered the onramp for the 101 freeway, was travelling about... View More
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
In California, the driver who rear-ends another vehicle is generally presumed to be at fault because they are expected to maintain a safe distance and be prepared to stop. However, there are situations where the lead driver may share or bear fault, especially if they acted negligently. If the lead... View More
After the other driver backed into me and hit my car from the front left side, she drove off into the neighborhood and i followed her but sped off in another direction, then I lost her. My friend who was in the passenger seat called the police for me to file a report. Shortly after, the police... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2024
You can sue but it's a giant waste of time. You aren't injured and your insurance company will pay to repair the property damages without the time and money of a lawsuit.
Who is paying for the damage.
answered on Sep 17, 2024
If someone from the field comes forward, that would be the easiest fix. Otherwise, it could depend on the type of field it is (recreational/professional) and other factors, or possibly going through your own insurance - depending on the type of coverage you have. Good luck
Google map led me the customer neighbor's house - the house is on a small hill with long/driveway.
The moment I was close the the house and I realized that it's was the address. I started to make a 3-point turn. Half way before I complete the turn, the owner got out and start... View More
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answered on Sep 15, 2024
That's a wild sequence of events. What you're describing could be charged criminally in a number of ways, including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and destruction of property. It's a shame that there is apparently no dash camera footage of this incident as that would settle a... View More
On the opposite side also my speech an alot more I wasn't aware of this until I tried filling out for disability 2007 an again 2019 I was told I refuse treated but 2017 I got my records and it stated different from my records my lawyer has which he's not aware of yet
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answered on Sep 15, 2024
If you currently have an attorney you should address these issues directly with him or her. If you have come into new information or facts about your case the first call should be to them. They will be more involved and have better knowledge of your direct facts that what you may find online.
Class A cell driver. I was in sleeper when our truck was blown over. I chipped 5 vertebrae in back and a head contusion with light bleeding. I’m going to be out for 16-18 weeks possibly but they won’t cover pain & suffering or what could it due to my health in the future
I was harassed by the code enforcement agent, who kept going inside my private property, inside the house and he promised the neighbors next door, that he will get my property and the property across the street demolished, because the neighbor has disrespecting the entire area. The code enforcement... View More
California lawyer, No injuries, police report shows other person is at fault.
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a car accident where the other party is at fault, and you want to ensure your statement is properly submitted to your insurance company. If the police report already supports your claim and there were no injuries involved, this should simplify the process.... View More
The payout won’t be able to get me the call they total. Am an international student seeking for legal advise on the next step to take
I was just served small claims court papers for an accident 3 years ago (they filed one day after the 3-year mark) where I was involved in a multi-car pileup on the freeway in which I was listed as the at-fault party. My insurance provided them a settlement, however it appears that was not... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2024
Your insurance company was required to get a full release. Report this new lawsuit to the insurance company for them to handle.
Policy limit agreement to my demand. The insurance claims is now asking for liens and if there's a lean with old atourney.
I said there's no leans with atourney and he has a copy of itemized billing for treatment.
Is my lien now considered medical billing since I'm... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2024
Since you no longer have an attorney, the focus is on any medical liens, which represent unpaid medical bills. Insurers typically settle these liens first to meet legal obligations, which may delay your settlement. You can negotiate the bills with medical providers before the settlement is... View More
hitting someone, so he kept going. Someone called it in, he learned what had happened and he went to court, plead guilty to driving left of center and leaving the scene, he also lost his job as he was driving a company vehicle. Now, almost 9 months later, he received a letter from the state... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
He needs to talk to DOS immediately about his MVR. There may be problems that can be paid off. An administrative hearing might help also. Hiring a lawyer quickly may help.
answered on Sep 10, 2024
In simple terms, this rule ensures that if your insurance company settles a claim on your behalf without you agreeing, you are not automatically stuck with that decision. You can still pursue your own legal actions, provided the insurer properly notifies everyone involved that you didn't... View More
My husband, 28, has a clean driving record prior to this incident. He got t-boned in an intersection and was issued a citation from the reporting officer for running a red light. The officer told him, because it was a collision, that traffic court is required. Why is that?? Will it be considered... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2024
An Illinois traffic ticket defense attorney should advise, but you await a response for over a week. The short answer in most places is that it shouldn't be considered reckless driving if it didn't involve speeding, a distraction, or other factors. In many instances, it would be failing... View More
That I would have to go to court. Isn’t that against the law? What can I do? Especially when I have been assaulted.
answered on Sep 15, 2024
The decision to press charges lies with the police and prosecutor, who review the evidence to determine if charges should be filed. If the police decline, you can file a complaint directly with the prosecutor. For restraining orders, you usually need to file a petition in court, unless the police... View More
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