Once you hire a personal injury attorney they will determine the maximum amount of insurance coverage available to you. In my opinion, no attorney can say what your case is really worth, as the insurance company plays a big part in the case. At the end of the day your case is worth what you can... View More

Mostly likely yes as to a portion of the fee. He would be entitled to what is called quantum meruit fees. ie: ha can be compensated for the work he has done or contributed to the case.

Yes. Both the driver and the owner of the car are liable for damages. I strongly suggest that you hire a personal injury attorney from your area to assist. The insurances companies have lawyers and they will use them against you. Also they do this type of law everyday so they are good at what they... View More

A case does not change from civil to criminal. However an act or inaction done by a party could get charged as criminal. Car accident and the at fault driver gets charged with excessive speed, being under the influence of alcohol or drugs; possession of drugs in the vehicle found by an officer... View More

There is truth to what your attorney is saying. Your attorney has to get permission from the UM carrier to accept the settlement with the at fault party. However, once permission is given then your attorney can disburse the amount of that settlement and then can proceed after the UM claim if your... View More

Property damage settlement; lost wages; loss of consortium; damages due personal injury.

I suggest that you speak with a personal injury attorney ASAP regarding your claim. Most personal injury attorneys handle the case on the contingency and they will look to see if there is more coverage than just the $10,000.00 being offered. When you speak with a personal injury attorney be sure... View More

Good question. Your case sounds like a workers comp claim against your employer, if in fact you are an employee and not an independent contractor. Some employers try and avoid responsibility by hiring independent contractors.

If I understand your question correctly, you do not have insurance and you are being sued for an accident.

If you do not have insurance, then your only recourse is to hire an attorney to defend the case. If you did have insurance, then the insurance company would have defended the case.

If a friend is riding with you and you cause an accident you are liable. Florida Law holds the owner of the vehicle that causes an accident liable and well as the driver of the vehicle.

The best of precautions can come up short as you cannot control how other people drive. If someone else... View More

Generally speaking the insurance of the vehicle owner and also the insurance of the vehicle driver are liable. I suggest that you obtain the insurance of both and then contact your insurance to report the incident. Which insurance will ultimately end up paying to fix the damages will depend upon... View More

There is not enough information here to give advice upon it. I suggest that you speak with an attorney in your area for a consultation so that the attorney can have you answer questions and then hopefully he or she can give you the advice that you will need

Did your father get the person's name, address, and insurance carrier? If so, he can make a claim with the insurance carrier.

If he doesn't have that information, but has the license number, he can perhaps get more information from the Alabama motor vehicle department. If he had... View More

No. You can bring suit if you have an injury or damages to your car. Most likely if you only have damages to your car your insurance and the auto insurance of the government employee will handle the repairs out of court.

When the government is involved in an accident there is some extra... View More

Yes. If the amount of damages are less than $5,0000.00. You will need to be able to prove that the other person did the damages and you will need the testimony of a body shop person to prove up the amount of damages.

The simple answer is no. Under Florida law the driver of the vehicle is liable for damages caused and also the owner of the vehicle is also liable.

I suggest that you speak with a personal injury attorney in your area regarding the case. Cases where the government, whether state or... View More

I believe we answered this but in case not, 1)notify whatever insurance you had back then--may be an injury case, who knows; make copies of what you were served with. A)call them b)email the claims rep c)fax claims rep YOU MUST HAVE CORRECT CLAIM No. for any correspondence, dcalls d) send them... View More

No. I believe that in Florida it is a comparative negligence state--if you are 20% at fault you get your damages reduced by 20%. The other persons insurance will always say its 60%. You need to talk to a member of the Florida Justice Assn--they give free consults.

I believe that your lawyer told you correctly. Auto accidents can be devastating financially as well as physically. It can be very difficult to get through them when you are not able to work. There is not any type of program to assist you during such a difficult time.

Find out the process to contest the lien. Makes sense to get a copy of your record so that if an attorney is needed you aren't paying for them to do the basic legwork.