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Saturday will make two years (statue limitations) . My 70 year old mom was in the car and have no medical bills because she had no transportation. They offered her $2k. Can she get more if she goes to trail?
answered on Dec 15, 2024
A Georgia attorney must advise you here, but you posted last week and mention the approach of the end of the timeline on a two-year statute of limitations. Do you mean this coming Saturday? Do you mean going to trial on a case that has already been filed and has an index number... or do you mean a... View More 
answered on Dec 29, 2024
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could contact the precinct/troop with your additional information - it may help to do so before the traffic safety officer writes the final report. Good luck
answered on Dec 12, 2024
Best way is to go down to the township municipal court where you got the ticket from, ask them for a copy and update them with your new address. If its a serious ticket with points hire a good lawyer.
My car was recently totaled, I was provide a rental for 5 days. I didn't have enough time to find a new vehicle. I may have to extend the current rental car today so i can find transportation to work again. Can I recover any and all transportation fees associated later in getting a new car.... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you are able to extend the rental, that's the safest and most conventional way to cut your losses with regard to trying to find a replacement vehicle. It is usually covered in the policy, subject to claim... View More
I was a passenger and accident with uninsured, unlicensed driver. She had warrant and had broke arm. I I lost consciousness for split second and came to in seviere pain but went untreated to spend time with her before she went to jail. That night my shoulder neck and back hurt so bad I needed help... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. I'm sorry about your accident and the pain and distress your injuries have caused. A local attorney should advise on the matter of pursuing such personal assets - but it could also be worth trying to set up a... View More
Car accident December 2022. Property damage settled. Have claim number started with insurance company for injury, but it has been dragging out. We are now coming up on the two year mark. Does this have to be settled in California before the two year mark can settlement go past that timeframe. Have... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2024
You are approaching the two-year statute of limitations in California for filing a personal injury lawsuit. This means that if you don’t file a lawsuit before the two year anniversary, you could lose your legal right to pursue compensation for your injuries, even if settlement negotiations are... View More
In April this year I was a passenger in a taxi.Another driver was tailgating us, we slowed down to let them pass,then they sideswiped us and drove off.We chased them and I got pictures of the car and plate.We called the police but they never came on site.At this point I'm on my third law... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2024
Use the information you obtained on the hit and run driver to obtain ownership information on the car that hit you, then take that information to your local county attorney’s office and file a criminal complaint for leaving the scene of an accident.
My case settled 4 months ago and my lawyer has not cleared the lien because they are waiting on a amount from DSS. And i have not received notice by mail of this lien from DSS.
answered on Dec 9, 2024
There's nothing inherently illegal about leaving the figure blank, especially if your attorney does not know the amount of the lien. If you were a recipient of public assistance, NYS would have a statutory lien against the settlement proceeds which must be paid before the settlement proceeds... View More
Also says home is not occupied what should I do
answered on Dec 9, 2024
The question "What should I do" is too complex to answer here. You may wish to consult an attorney to identify your options. There are several options, and the choice between the options will depend upon a number of factors.
A person ran a red light and t boned my family and I. On the police report, they stated he ran the red light, was at fault, but didn't give him a citation. They also said he wasn't distracted and was never tested for alcohol. What can I do to make my family whole? And have this man face justice?
answered on Dec 8, 2024
You and your family can make a claim against the other driver's insurance company for property damage and bodily injury. If any of you were injured, you should retain an attorney. All of your claims are against the other driver and not the police. The police cannot be sued for failing to issue... View More
Whenever I request an auto insurance quote, I find myself facing questions about my ex's driving record. He has more than seven claims on his policy. We've been separated since 2020, and I'm currently waiting for the judge to sign the divorce paperwork that was submitted in October.... View More
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answered on Dec 7, 2024
Navigating auto insurance during a divorce can be challenging, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Start by contacting your insurance company directly to explain the situation. Provide them with documentation of your separation and inform them that you need to be removed from your... View More
I do have a police report and I am being held at fault since I was uninsured and a minor. The accident was a collision and everyone was okay and no ambulance was called. The other person insurance gave me a letter in the mail to talk about the claim/settlement and have left voicemails to the number... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2024
It is illegal to drive without insurance and I am not condoning it. That said, failure to have insurance has nothing to do with whether you are the at-fault driver. You provide no facts concerning the accident so I cannot tell you whether you were at fault. Assuming that you were at fault and... View More
I've been waiting on the police report since then in order to start my insurance claim. To date, the officer still hasn't given me any police reports , and a month after the incident when I contacted him he stated that he never filed the report because he forgot . If the insurance company... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2024
I’m sorry to hear about the challenges you’re facing—it’s a frustrating situation to be in. To address your question, you do not need a police report to pursue a claim against the at-fault driver. While a police report can be helpful, it is not the only way to prove what happened in the... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2025
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. You could look into whether there was coverage for personal property loss/damage. If applicable, these coverages are often limited in scope. Good luck
Due to medical bills, leins, and attorney fees the client is left in the negative over $200k… it’s been almost an decade & parties involved refuse
To negotiate lower pay… Is there anything I can do ? Is it a total loss? Any special circumstances? Any example case reference?
answered on Dec 26, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. The client may have already explored this with their attorney, but one of the first things that comes to mind is the client's underinsured motorist protection. It could depend on the client's policy and... View More
First, I will say that I am on my third law group for this accident and I know that the driver that hit and ran had no car insurance. Next, when I was in a cab in April this year a different driver side swiped us and drove off.I got pictures of the car and plate and the cab driver did call 911 but... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
Persistence sometimes works. You may be able to research the driver by license plate number. If you have uninsured coverage you can let them handle that issue, as they will seek to recover what they paid from the driver at fault.
I am a NJ driver and met with an accident with a 18 wheeler trailer truck. I was not at fault.
answered on Dec 4, 2024
I do not know the Pennsylvania statutes so I cant answer this fully, but I do know that NJ and PA both participate in the Compact Act which makes charges reciprocal.
For more information about same, please go to:... View More
Thankfully she was not injured badly. The drunk driver was driving someone else’s car. She only has liability insurance coverage on her car. Will her car be covered by the other persons insurance? At this point we are only assuming her car is totaled. Will she get a settlement from them so she... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2024
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry about your daughter's accident. Her car should be covered by the other person's insurance, which should include a settlement (barring attempts of carrier to deny, whether for policy or other... View More
During a monsoon, 2 trees fell, 1 on my trunk and the other in front of my car creating a collision. It was if I ran into a brick-wall. The car ins company acknowledged this as a 'catastrophic event' and paid under comprehensive cov: $4,590 for vehicle damage and $840 for rental. They... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This might be difficult to get a definitive response for in a public Q & A forum. If you reached out to attorneys in your state, they would likely ask to review the policy thoroughly before advising on whether the... View More
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