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my insurance co. said its been to long for records i requested on claim and wont help me. the reason i asked is i saw a family member of ins. agent driving my car. i walk now. what can i do?
answered on Jan 2, 2025
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. When you say that the carrier is not helping you, do you mean they are denying a claim. If so, then the answer to your question about what you can do could include continuing to... View More 
She was cited, speed was a factor and dark hwy, 1st offense - what happens to her?
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answered on Dec 26, 2024
This is a serious situation that requires immediate attention given your daughter's age and the combination of alcohol, even at a low level (.05), with property damage and speeding.
In California, drivers under 21 face much stricter penalties under "zero tolerance" laws. With... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2024
If the adjuster does not contact you, you will need to reach out on behalf of your daughter. Since minors cannot legally settle claims on their own, you, or an attorney working with you, would be the one to communicate with insurance adjusters, handle negotiations, and sign any settlement... View More
He just crashed into my rear back of my car, while I was almost completely stoped on the lower lane, waiting for traffic to advance, I just took out my Honda accord out of the dealer two weeks ago. He already accept his fault and I even video record him accepting he was distracted on the phone.... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm not sure what you mean by "take full advantage of." If you're okay, there's nothing to "take advantage of," other than having the repairs to your vehicle covered. However, you... View More
No citations, no police. The driver of the car was driving without a valid DL. I am told he has an out of state license but he did not have it on his person. The owner was in the passenger seat and was not carrying a license either but does have one in good standing. The MVC happened this past... View More
answered on Dec 25, 2024
First off, if either the driver or the owner of the vehicle in which you were a passenger has automobile insurance, ask them for a copy of their insurance card, and file a claim with their insurance company. If neither has insurance, contact your OWN insurance - auto or homeowners may cover you in... View More
No citations, no police, no insuance. The driver of the car has no valid DL nor insurance. The owner was in the passenger seat and was not carrying license. And, i dont think the car is presently insured, possibly no title and unknown about registration. This happened this past weekend. What court... View More
Someone on their business truck broke my side mirror, never stopped. I filled policy report but she is denied everything.
answered on Dec 24, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Do you mean THEIR insurance refused to pay? If that's the case, one option is to sue. Another is to look into your policy to see if it has coverage for them to pay under a first-party claim. If there is coverage... View More
No citations, no police, no insuance. The driver of the car has no valid DL nor insurance. The owner was in the passenger seat and was not carrying license. And, i dont think the car is presently insured, possibly no title and unknown about registration. This happened this past weekend. What court... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2024
You need a Personal Injury lawyer, not a traffic lawyer.
Son had medical emergency while driving, passed out and hit curb, severely damaged the car and fractured spine due to not wearing a seat belt
answered on Jan 6, 2025
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your son's accident. I believe Texas is not a no-fault state (which would have made matters simple - no-fault states provide coverage regardless of fault). However, some states have minimum... View More
I am listed on the vehicle registration and a co-signer on the loan.
answered on Jan 9, 2025
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. In most jurisdictions nationwide, the registrant or co-registrant would be named in the summons and complaint. Although their conduct would not generally amount to negligence, plaintiff usually names them in any... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2024
An attorney in Puerto Rico could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to discuss with a local attorney for specific guidance, in those types of situations in general, plates are often surrendered to the DMV. You could contact the DMV in Puerto Rico to... View More
Truck and trailer got towed. Never authorized truck being towed because driver was not at fault and he was arrested for possession. I am not owner of his truck snd towing will not release my load that os on trailer until complete bill is paid.
Failed to report it because was told by driver that I would be next if I said anything. Am I responsible, or liable for this accident, or death
answered on Dec 28, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your accident. I'm glad there were no injuries. If you want to handle the PD claim through your own insurance, you could look into what your policy's coverages are for UM (uninsured... View More
Like I was going down a busy road and a I seen break lights and I slammed on breaks but I hit a car and it hit another car
answered on Jan 8, 2025
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. What do you mean, "you were excluded... and it was your fault?" If you mean you were found liable (at fault), your carrier would need to defend you. If you mean you "were excluded" from... View More
We woke up the next day after a storm with high winds and found our car damaged by a porta potty that was originally down the street. The porta potty ended up in our yard/against our car. We contacted the porta potty company, who is offering only half the cost to repair the car. This is a new build... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2025
Determining liability for the damage caused by the porta-potty during the storm can be complex, and it largely depends on several factors, including contracts, local laws, and whether negligence was involved. Here’s an overview of the potential liable parties:
1. Porta-Potty Company:... View More
I need to know what the garbage company has to pay? Or if they have to cover it at all. The vehicle was at my place of work on private property
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answered on Dec 13, 2024
The insurance company for the garbage company should pay for the damage if your vehicle was lawfully parked. You should get an estimate for the damage and also submit photographs. The insurance company may also require a police report be filed. You should report the incident to the garbage company... View More
Because that's what happened to me... I have a warrant in Hamilton County tn for wrecking a car I never even drove. It's just getting blamed on me how can they do that if the cop didn't see anyone at the wreck? Because the driver left when they wrecked it and then blamed me.. I found... View More
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answered on Dec 13, 2024
It can happen. Hire an attorney to prepare for a Preliminary Hearing after turning you in not on the Docket.
An Alibi Witness would help.
2 months I got sued and in the meantime the same vehicle had another accident 9 months after my accident supposedly and had to go to the hospital in an ambulance with that accident so at that time I have heard nothing but then and that was in February of 24 I mean 23 so then in May of 23 is when... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2024
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to discuss with a local attorney for meaningful guidance under Oklahoma law, the short answer that would apply nationwide in such settings is, "Yes." The plaintiff can choose to... View More
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