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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 
answered on Dec 3, 2024
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It sounds like a difficult situation because you know the people. The options include handling it through your own carrier, if your policy covers it, or pursuing the matter against the other vehicle owner.... 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.
answered on Nov 22, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In general, a POA would give you authority to handle certain activities (banking, administration, etc.) for your father-in-law, as outlined in the POA. In most cases, that should not lead to liability. One would... View More
I had chiropractic sessions for 3 years n returned to work now I'm 39 n all I do is cramp alot because of the severe cold weather I work in. I don't know if it's arthritis or multiple scrirosis which runs in my my family but atm goes dead numb alot
answered on Nov 14, 2024
A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. You could reach out to local attorneys to see if they could help you review the matter. But unfortunately, since this happened 14 years ago, that timeline probably closes a lot... View More
Should they be allowed to come up saying oh Medicaid said you owe more money once a figure was already submitted?
answered on Nov 17, 2024
A Delaware attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on whether there are medical or other liens (you mention Medicaid). If your attorney has been dealing with them, they would know best. The liens are sometimes handled by third-party administrators,... View More
I hadn't stepped out the car, looked both ways and the car was going so fast that upon impact he kept going and screeched on brakes almost 500 feet away.
answered on Nov 6, 2024
Whether you are insured has no effect on whether you are liable. If you were negligent, you are liable. If the other driver was negligent, he is liable. However, you don't mention any injuries, so his liability, if any, appears to be limited to property damage to fix your car.
Daughter works for an abuse shelter. Her car was backed into and damaged while parked in company parking lot as she was working on the clock. An abuse shelter resident reported hitting the car. Shelter resident says they just recently got driver license back, but has no auto insurance. Suggested... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2024
In that scenario, the company running the shelter would not be liable for the vehicle damage unless it was somehow foreseeable to the company staff that allowing the resident to drive in the parking lot would create a risk of damage - for example, if the resident had a bad traffic record that... View More
on October the 8th i ended up rear ending someone in an accident, i filed a claim with my insurance & was determined to be at fault. Now my insurance knows about the traffic infraction i received then from the police report. Which i am contesting with my traffic ticket attorney. So anyways, im... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There are attorneys who handle insurance-related litigation. It sounds like you already have an attorney handling ticket-related aspects of the matter. In terms the insurance premium issues, it's worth... View More
On July 29, 2024, CHP chased a suspect for over 15 miles at speeds exceeding 120 mph, continuing into a residential area with bystanders, including children. Despite the risks, CHP failed to terminate the pursuit, resulting in the suspect crashing into our vehicle, causing severe property damage... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2024
CHP officers have discretion in high-speed pursuits, but they have to consider public safety as mandated by their own policies and California law. Under Section 17004, officers can be immune from liability during a pursuit, but this immunity has limitations. If officers acted recklessly or failed... View More
Someone crashed into my car while parked and their insurance wanted to total my car then decided to drop the claim through a text message. I called my insurance and they said I will be responsible the $1000 deductible and likely will impact my 0 accident history. The car is a 2023 Camry bought new... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry this happened to you. Without GAP coverage, these situations are difficult and often unfair. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney to review all possible options, an immediate measure... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2024
They don't need your consent. Workers compensation claims are a public record. It seems that they just confused two people with the same name.
for the insurance company do they need a withdrawl letter or will you word of mouth be good enough
answered on Nov 22, 2024
In addition to the good points raised by my colleague, it could also depend on the insurance carrier. Some are more strict in their protocols, and would require something in writing. Depending on the amount of work done by your attorney, it's possible they could assert a lien against the award... View More
I was in a car accident. I was hit from behind. I was in traffic, stopped in the HOV lane and was rear ended. I had my daughter in the car which is why I was able to be in the HOV lane. The person who hit me was not paying attention and slammed into the back of me. He did not have insurance, it was... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to speak with a local attorney in Washington who handles such matters, the short answer is, "yes, you could sue." However, you may want to consider learning about the UM (uninsured... View More
who is responsible
answered on Oct 31, 2024
It depends. If the airbag suddenly deployed because of a manufacturing defect, the manufacturer of the vehicle would likely be responsible. If the airbag suddenly deployed because of negligence in servicing the airbag, the mechanic servicing the airbag and his employer would likely be... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Continuing or discontinuing treatment, as well as other medical issues, are usually the decision of the doctor. Doctors usually base their decisions on medical necessity and whether the patient has reached maximum... View More
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