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The wife was involved in an auto accident and hit a bicyclist in Florida. Bicyclist was injured. I have $100,000 insurance, but the bicyclist medical bills are over $200,000. Bicyclist has an attorney. Can they come after my house, wages, savings and social security for the difference? Can they... View More 
answered on Dec 2, 2024
I assume your insurance provider has contacted you and provided you with an attorney to deal with the plaintiff's lawyer. If not, contact your insurance company immediately. While the injured party's bills may technically be $200,000.00, often that is the "sticker" price rather... View More
During a monsoon, 2 trees fell, one 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 4, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. Your injuries sound serious and I hope you are recovering.
This could be something difficult for attorneys to offer a quick short answer to. It could depend on your policy.... View More
Minor son in car accident. Another Minor was driver of car. His insurance company offered 25k pain and suffering. Talk to Lawyer and he thinks we can get more. If I hire him and we still only get 25k, does he take a full share of the settlement even though I could have gotten that on my own?... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2024
Yes, he would be entitled to his fee, but since your child is a minor, Fee in NJ would only be 25%
answered on Nov 27, 2024
Your post presumes that you were found "guilty" and not granted a probation before judgment - which would avoid a 3 pt assessment. Filing an appeal results in additional time and expense, including an appeal fee and your (or an attorney's) reappearance before a Circuit Court judge.... View More
He claims he was hit by another vehicle that fled the scene and is now suing me for $150,000. My insurance is looking to settle the claim from my policy limits, but he didn't mention that another vehicle hit him before me. I also suspect he was uninsured that night. Can you stay in your car... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
Maybe you can. There are a lot of variables. How disabled was the car? How injured was the driver? How busy was the street?, etc. The decision to settle belongs solely to your insurer. There is nothing you can do about it, except communicate to your insurer the facts that you think are... View More
Pedestrian was mildly injured. Speeding ticket was a 30 in a 25.
answered on Nov 24, 2024
Only if she pleads guilty to the charge of speeding. If she does not testify, and she should not, a finding of guilt cannot be used against her in the civil case. So do not plead guilty. If the officer does not show up for the criminal trial, move to dismiss.
He was in a motorcycle accident while working but his boss/friend didn’t have insurance at the time. He had a lawyer and was going to get paid a substantial sum but chose not to sign paperwork. His boss was getting a settlement himself and convinced my brother to not follow through so he... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2024
Your brother's personal injury claim has components for pain and suffering, and for economic losses. Once your brother passed, only the claim for economic losses remains (wage loss and medical expenses). His children can pursue those losses, but they likely aren't large enough to... View More
Causing me to flip multiple times and get tboned by a 16 wheeler. I was rushed to the hospital and was found to have major injuries to my spinal cord with multiple contusions to my neck and back. I’m In pain everyday and can’t get the medics, attention I need because of this major setback which... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2024
It sounds like your lawyer got you the policy limit of the drunk driver. It sounds like the semi truck driver isn't at fault, although if he left the scene that is suspicious. Nevertheless, if the semi driver can't be found, what do you want your attorney to do? He got all of the... View More
My upper body shoulder and arm were still in his car!
He jolted me, spin me around twisting my spine and crashed me to the ground. It injured my already damaged spine (from his previous criminal attack). I met with an orthopedic surgeon Monda. They told me I need a spine specialist.... View More
I was told his settlement will be held by the court since he’s a minor (4). Is there anyway around that?
answered on Nov 21, 2024
Great question. Alabama law provides several protections to minors in personal injury cases. First, the statute of limitations (time period in which we must file a case) for a minor does not run until the child reaches the age of majority (adulthood). That gives the minor time to make his or her... View More
I live in a gated apartment complex. I was waiting for my exit gate to open to leave to go to work and the car that was in a parking spot to my right slowly bumped into my car driver door with small damage while I was sitting there waiting for the gate to open. I did not call the police, they did... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2024
Your most reasonable remedy would probably be to file suit against him a small claims court. Depending on whether you live inside or outside of a city court jurisdiction, this could be a city court, justice of the peace court, or the small claims ("clerk's docket") of your parish district court.
Both passengers the stop sign running lady hit were pronounced on the scene. Is there enough for a jury to charge and convict the lady running the stop sign
answered on Nov 30, 2024
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for this terrible accident. This is something that an Oklahoma criminal defense attorney could advise meaningfully on. Bringing charges is generally up to a county district attorney's... View More
my question is do I have to appear? Is this illegal summons, because it wasn’t served in person?
answered on Dec 6, 2024
You could consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction to review the summons and accompanying paperwork, but your post remains open for two weeks. This appears to involve a car accident, based on your chosen category. If you were involved in a car accident and the information in the papers aligns... View More
Will an Attorney accept a case for a car wreck where the insurance company has already accepted 100% liability and has paid out a check for repairs on the property damage, but the rest is at a standstill? The insurance adjuster has done some sketchy things and is delaying the settlement hoping to... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2024
I believe depending on the complexity of the case and remaining amount still owed, an attorney may agree to take on your case. There would be several questions that would be need to be answered before an attorney would agree to take on your case. I would recommend that you book a consultation with... View More
I have requested help through my ins but have not heard from them in over a week. Would like unbiased opinion. Other driver 100% at fault. Other ins has drug this out for almost 3 months now. Located in SC.
answered on Nov 20, 2024
In general, unless you sign a release document you are not ending your claim. However, you should consult with an experienced attorney about your particular case. Each case will be different based on its unique facts. Also keep in mind you have a limited time to bring a case in South Carolina if... View More
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
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answered on Nov 20, 2024
This is a civil question not traffic tickets. I believe you can file a John doe suit but again that's not a question for traffic tickets. Law enforcement should do their job and investigate as hit and run is a misdemeanor. I would go up the law enforcement chain and get them to do their job.... 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
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
answered on Nov 23, 2024
It could depend on how aggressively the other side's attorney and authorities want to press those issues. If the other side chooses to bring a case, it could depend on how it would be handled. Some plaintiff attorneys assess an accident case in a matter-of-fact approach, seeing it solely in... View More
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
answered on Dec 7, 2024
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. But you're not likely to get a definitive answer to your question on public forums where attorneys do not have the opportunity to review your policy. You mention having your own policy, but you also... 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
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