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My wife was involved in a minor (very minor as in no damage visible) incident while at a light. She bumped into the car in front of her under 5 mph. The other party retained a lawyer though, and that lawyer has sent us an affidavit to complete that delves deeply into financial records. I need... View More 
answered on Jan 3, 2021
You're not required to provide financial info to an opposing party unless and until there is a money judgment entered against you that you fail to pay. However, if the lawyer asked for disclosure of your auto insurance info, you are required to provide that (only) or just turn the letter over... View More
Formal letter sent to adjustor 30 days ago, she has not provided information requested.
If a lawyer filed suit, and the insurer lawyer is not able to present the insured. Would a default judgement occur? And would the insurer be responsible because they didnt respond to the letter? Within... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2020
So keep in mind that many lawyers in the state of Florida do not file lawsuit. Lawsuits require real work and deadlines and confrontation with opposing counsel, and spending money out of pocket to fight the case in court. Most lawyers choose to just try to attempt to settle the case with the... View More
And exceeded the 30 days, and hasn’t sent Information In Writing. If a lawyer filed suit, and the insurer lawyer is bot able to present the insured. Would a default judgement occur? And would the insurer be responsible because the didnt response to the letter?
Last plot twist would be is... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2020
If the letter was anything like your questions here, they probably didn't respond to your letter because they couldn't understand it.
I got word about the lawsuit months ago when they requested my phine records and heard nothing else until recently. Can someone please help?
answered on Dec 15, 2020
If you have automobile insurance on the vehicle you were driving at the time of the accident and had liability coverage, the insurance company has a duty to defend the case and provide you legal representation. Contact your insurance company immediately. If you do not have insurance, you may want... View More
The lawyer put a lien on me but they want to have their name added to the settlement and the insurance company is telling me that they have to put the lawyer's name on it. Even if the lawyer did not help with the ending settlement amount.
answered on Dec 29, 2020
Typically it will depend on your contract of representation. While unpleasant, it is not uncommon for attorneys to assert a lien against a settlement even if they were fired before the case settles. In such cases, they will have to formally put you on notice of the lien and the contract will most... View More
I borrowed my girlfriends car. I told my sister she could use it to take her boyfriend home. She didn't & instead asked a friend to drive hin using my girlfriends car. The friend driving my girlfriends car wrecked & was killed. Would the owner of the car insurance cover the cost of... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2020
1. The short answer to most of your questions is that the insurance company that insured the car that was wrecked is the best source to get answers to all of your many questions.
2. Second guessing them I will only say that you and your sister and everyone else involved here have DIFFERENT... View More
Getting medical attention for my broken knee and back and neck pain? The doctors tell me to contact an attorney before they can treat me due to the extent of injuries they were aware of me being the only one involved and i believe i have 25000in pip but im still dealing with a broken knee and no... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2020
Did they explain why they told you to contact an attorney? Could they be confused and think you were the victim of another, at-fault driver? Your insurance company's PIP would cover up to the first $10,000 in bills (minus any deductible), then your health insurance, if any, would cover the... View More
The steal beam was run out the back pass-through window, out the back of the truck and 2 ft into the road from his driveway. There was a small red flag secured to it via surran wrap. The truck was unattended and it was dark outside. I did not see it and I hit it with my golf cart. The back window... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2020
Get your insurance company to hire an attorney to represent you. Let the insurance companies litigate it.
In 2014 I was in an at fault car accident. It was later resolved with a dismissal with prejudice. I just found out my license is suspended and when I called they told me I had a lawsuit against me for the accident. I looked up the florida court records and they had opened a new lawsuit against me... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2020
If the second suit is for the same incident and same claimed damages, a motion to vacate the judgment in the second suit should be filed and set for hearing before the judge currently assigned to that case number. You must compare the complaint filed in the first suit to the one filed in the... View More
what kind of lawyer i need for the court hearing
answered on Oct 16, 2020
I assume you were charged with leaving the scene of the accident. You need an attorney who has experience in criminal law.
I wasn’t in pain when it happened but I am now do I still get checked out even though I have no insurance and live in a no fault state?? Or how does it work?
answered on Sep 17, 2020
Immediately call a personal injury attorney in your area. First thing to check is the validity of your insurance cancellation, as your insurance has PIP coverage. The next thing is to determine the insurance carried by the other driver, if he/she was at fault.
I was cited for violating limitations of backing statutes but I wasn’t actually driving the vehicle ....my vehicle did not shift fully into park and minutes after I had exited it disengaged from park and jumped through neutral and into reverse....at which point my Jeep moved very slowly backwards... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2020
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It's possible the other side could raise the issue that the parking brake could have averted the minor accident. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 12, 2020
Your question is somewhat confusing...an arrest warrant is issued by a judge...and arrest affidavit is issued by law enforcement at the time of an arrest...they are two different things...there is also an affidavit in support of a request for an arrest warrant...HIRE A LAWYER AND LET HIM FRET WITH... View More
I was delivered a summons to my home but since i was out of town at the time it was instead given to my room mate to then give to me when i returned how long do i have to file a written response is it still 20 or is it 30 because it was not given to me directly?
answered on Jul 28, 2020
Assuming your roommate is an adult, it is good service. File the written response within 20 days of your being served by delivery to your roommate.
They came to complain about my dog pooping in their yard, which is actually an easement
And the other car has damages also. First wrecked on the other car too. Can the rental car company ask the courts to put a warrant on me for damages. I didn't report the accident to the rental but they found out. What can happen in a case like this?
answered on Jul 4, 2020
They can't "put a warrant on [you] for damages"; a suit for damages would be a civil case. In a civil case you would be served with a summons and complaint. the summons would give you directions for responding to the case. A warrant may be issued if criminal charges are also filed.
They have no assets to go after as he is an LLC. How do I have little recourse against them as my attorney states a grim outcome?
answered on Jul 16, 2020
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Your attorney has as a point. This situation arises with commercial operators that are undercapitalized and underinsured (or worse, uninsured, as is the case with this vehicle). Your attorney has probably already... View More
My fiancee was involved in a car accident while he was on his parents policy. One person did not settle and is now sueing. Can my assets be brought into the lawsuit once we get married in November 2020?
answered on Jun 19, 2020
A party's assets are not an issue in such a lawsuit unless and until a money judgment is entered against the party, and then it's an issue only if there is no or too little insurance coverage to protect the party - for example, if a judgment for $50K is entered against the defendant, who... View More
A guy hit The side of my car this morning we pulled over and he asked me cash or insurance I told him we can settle it private. we exchanged information and I took video of the whole thing including him saying his name and exactly how he hit me on video. If he chooses not to respond how do I go... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2020
It’s always best practices to contact the police. Especially if this accident was not your fault, it’s always best to go through the other person’s auto insurance. I’ve seen time and again how handling it “private” backfires. If you are concerned you should file a police report.
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