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I Was Involved In A Non- Contact Accident Involving A Mortcycle. And On Top Of That I Was Driving Under A Suspended Licence. It Was About 8:30 At Night When I Was Approaching A Roundabout Intersection And I Faild To Yield Because I Didnt See Anybody Approaching. My Windows Are A Little Tinted And... View More 
answered on Sep 11, 2017
It's worth your getting an attorney, because no matter how creative I or any defense counsel can be about the accident, you were in the seat when you had a suspension. This generally --even without crashes--suggests to the judge that he needs to use a 2x4 to get the point across. So you are... View More
I got into an accident in Sept. 2016, it was my fault. There was a white mini-van in front of me (1996 cadillac deville) on a right turn (with it's own turning lane) out of a shopping center that was going for it, and suddenly slammed on the breaks. I let go of my breaks, so I slowly rolled... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2017
Based on your question I assume that you do not have insurance (which is required...). If you do have insurance, the valuation is something that your insurance company handles. If you do not have insurance, you can request documentation related to valuation. There might be something that can be... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2017
Why not pay for a consultation if you don't want links. You want someone to write an essay on underglow lights as to what? Why not tell us what you want? Better yet, talk to DMV about your issue.
His insurance is now coming after me. This is in violation of the contract he signed with me. I think the contract he had with insurance was violated when he signed a contract with me. If it is true his insurance contract was violated by signing with me does the insurance company have any legal... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2017
If he signed a release I don't see that his company can win a case. They can bring one --but not win one.
You should notify your company if you had insurance--they will pay for you to have a lawyer. You don't want to trust to winning on your own. If you didn't have car... View More
Sold a jeep to my ex. Her boyfriend rolled it a few times with no plates and no insurance. He had no permission to drive the jeep. Since I'm still technically the owner, am I liable for the impound fees and any damages he caused?
answered on Jun 15, 2017
A lawyer will need to review all the specifics to make a determination. As a general rule, if the seller and buyer signed bill of sale AND the seller proceeded to remove the car from the seller's name (e.g. cancelling insurance, removing license plates, etc.) the liability should not pass to... View More
I just hit (bumped) a bicyclist who was crossing the entry way going against traffic downhill at high speeds. He popped out in front of my car before I even knew he was there. He was fine, a scraped knee, no bike damage and was just about to head home after I checked on him, until a busy body... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2017
I sympathize with you because you wouldn't normally be looking for somebody coming against traffic and at a high rate of speed on the sidewalk. I'd say the bicyclist was at least part at fault, but that doesn't mean somebody couldn't conclude you were also at fault. I'm... View More
I was involved in a single car, weather related accident, my property was the only thing damaged. I called my insurace (roadside assistance) and we left the scene in pristine condition, now a rural fire district claims they provided service (risk assessment) and have billed me for that using a... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2017
This sounds strange to me. Billing and collection is allowed, but it sounds like services were not used... Contact your insurance company about these calls, because this (if legitimate) should be covered under your insurance. If you suspect fraud, contact the fire district directly (not to dispute... View More
I had an accident last december when someone hit me from the back ... passenger side when the police came they gave him a ticket for carless driving but his inssurance don t wanna pay for my damage i went to the small claim court but i m so worry because he has a lawyer when i don t have money to... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2017
Yes a police report is admissible and it sounds like it would be very helpful. Going against an attorney when you are not an attorney is scary, but don't focus on the attorney. Work on building your case (e.g. what damage occurred?, how did the accident occur?, What evidence do you have to... View More
After never talking to same person they stopped contacting me, can they do that?am I sol?
answered on Mar 21, 2017
The SoL for most car accidents is 3 years from the accident. However, if a claim was filed (or potentially in negotiation), the SoL may not apply. Contact a personal injury lawyer for a specific review of your case.
answered on Mar 21, 2017
I am not sure what exactly you mean. You can resubmit your question. Are asking if an unmarried party can receive life insurance proceeds?
If so, the answer is it depends. If a will was created and/or the unmarried partner was listed as a beneficiary, then the some or all of the award... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2016
Contact the insurance company to see where your claim is in the process. Insurance companies are not the most active on communications, so you likely will have to shepherd your claim through the process...You can contact a personal injury lawyer who can handle this and what (if any) settlement the... View More
I was in a car accident in 2012 and I had to take an Alive at 25 class before I could leave. Due to many unfortunate events I couldn't stay there and have not been able to get back.
answered on Dec 2, 2016
There are few hardship exceptions for skipping a criminal charge. The most common approach for people who have out-of-state legal matters is to hire a lawyer in the original state (note: any jail time will still need to occur in the original state). It would be wise to attend because an active... View More
So today I found out that she contacted my insurance company I guess to try and make a claim. Is this considered some sort of insurance fraud or do you have any suggestions as to how I should go about dealing with this.
answered on Nov 29, 2016
Since you caused the accident, the other driver has exclusive control of how she chooses to pursue her claim. She can agree to a private settlement or file a claim with your insurance or sue you (lawsuits occur in only rare cases). If the insurance company is involved, the best advice is to wait... View More
On 9/11 He hit a fence post in an empty parking lot doing donuts and left. A bystander took pictures and called the police.
Second one was 10/4. He hit a parked car and left, caused damage to both cars and it was caught on video surveillance. That's 58 points here in Colorado. Drugs... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2016
He needs a lawyer which he should pay for.Time for him to get adult. I would talk to a family therapist for how to approach this so it has a learning/teaching component short of him doing time and becoming a true jerk.. If he needs adventure maybe he should check out the Marines--which will give... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2016
The surname of the baby has no relation to parental rights. The father does have rights to have contact with the baby (barring significant health/safety concerns). He will also have financial obligations towards the child (i.e. child support). The parties can agree to do nothing, but either party... View More
We weren't at fault in accident. Ins co for at fault person tried to negotiate the price to $200/session, massage place refused. Ins co gave us settlement and said massage would come out of that. We have tried to negotiate but massage place won't budge. Nothing in their website or ppwk... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2016
Check the contract that you signed. If the charge is in excess of the stated price (and there are no exceptions), the increased charge does not make sense. You can challenge the charge, but the party can bring a collections lawsuit--you can defend the claim with the information that you provided.... View More
answered on May 5, 2016
If they refuse to pay the only option is small claims court.
I was involved in a small traffic accident. The pedestrian did not suffer any injuries, but is asking for settlement money. How do I legally protect myself so she does not come up with any future allegations that could potentially come to a future lawsuit?
answered on Feb 16, 2016
First check to make sure that you are not required to report the accident to your insurance company (many policies will automatically terminate if they are not timely notified of an accident). Turning to your question, there are too many variables and not enough information about the injury/damage... View More
Turned in front of a on coming car both cars were totaled she got the ticket she was ordered by the judge to pay for other people's car but she never did. I did not know this until our first hearing with legal services they want me to pay half or all which is 21000.00 dollars and schooling is... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2016
If you were married at the time of the accident, you are both jointly liable for the restitution. You may be able to create a payment plan to make the payments reasonable to your income. Bankruptcy is another option. As for the custody issue, from your facts you appear to be the stronger candidate... View More
I was involved in an accident where a person ran a red light and hit my vehicle. I have evidence (police report) where the person who ran the red light was found at fault for the accident. This person's car insurance wants to charge me depreciation costs (close to $1,300) for the parts that... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2015
Contact an attorney because this sounds really strange. First, CO has a system in which an individual partially self-insures themselves, so it seems a little odd that the insurance company is contacting you (unless the damages are significant). Second, if you have clear evidence that you we not at... View More
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