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I was turning left driving behind a friend and mid turn I was hit by an oncoming car. They claimed they had a yellow light and in the confusion I stated I wasn't sure if the light was a green arrow, or green. I was issued a failure to yield but I believe I had the right of way and my friend... View More 
answered on Jun 13, 2020
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. You could contact a traffic ticket defense attorney; many offer free initial consults. The case appears to present challenges, in terms of making a left turn, the reliability of your friend's testimony (as it... View More
Out of nowhere while visiting with family the other day, I was served with a summons for a vehicle crash my ex wife was involved in. Shocking as I moved several states away a couple months ago and was back in town at extended family’s residence visiting for the weekend and BBQ. We are divorced... View More
answered on May 18, 2020
DO NOT CALL MORGAN & MORGAN. There are more than enough scary facts presented here to warrant you looking for and hiring a lawyer right away. It appears that the crash report identifying you as the owner is the main cause for concern; however, people being sued under the theory of vicarious... View More
to a collection agency for all matters. Now 3 years later Budget is trying to sue me. Stating they having been trying to fix the issue but they stopped the communication not me. Any steps I can take to get this dismissed?
answered on May 6, 2020
Is there an attorney involved? i would suggest contacting them to set up a payment plan before a default judgment against you.
I signed up for full coverage insurance on my vehicle because I am financing it. I got into an accident and now they are saying I only have baseline coverage. But I have documents proving otherwise. What can I do?
answered on Apr 29, 2020
I assume by "they", you mean your own insurance company. Either you purchased a policy with the full coverage, or you didn't - it's in black and white on your policy and declaration page documents. Your first step is to confront the insurance company representative with the... View More
No one was found at fault and it was wet and it wasn’t my fault. She’s trying to sue me for her deductible. I have no income other than 522 in SSI a month and food stamps, as I’m disabled and don’t work. She for some reason is trying to sue me for her damages even though i was never charged... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2020
I you can't convince the plaintiff that you have no $$, you have no option other than to defend yourself and attempt to persuade the small claims court judge that you were not at fault. Ticketing by police, or lack thereof, is irrelevant (unless someone is ticketed and then pleads guilty or... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2020
You are apparently referring to Art. 1, Sec. 26 of the Fla. Constitution. That applies only to medical liability claims - meaning medical malpractice cases, not car accident cases. Even for med mal cases, there are common misunderstanding about this section. It does not limit medical bills,... View More
My daughter wants to save her money but her husband on wants half. Can her mom cash it without my signature?
answered on Apr 9, 2020
It depends on how much the check and the settlement are for. Florida has strict rules on the settlement of a minor's claim.
Our insurance company wants to have us sign papers to release the title for the vehicle . It is being totaled . The accident was not his fault , and the company’s insurance hasn’t claimed fault for it . I don’t feel like our insurance company should get hit with this , also Lexis nexus is... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2020
Fortunately, you have insurance and one benefit of insurance is the assistance you receive in an incident like this. Your insurance company can deal with the insurance for the Brinks truck though inter-agency arbitration. But in the meantime, if your insurance will fairly cover your loss, you can... View More
My mother apparently auto accident claim that has been settled, my father is still alive. They set up probate though? They weren’t able to reach him because number had changed. I have power of attorney over father since dx of Alzheimer’s. What should I know?
answered on Apr 6, 2020
That’s a complex question. Was there a law suit filed? Is your mom still alive? Do you live in Florida? You need to consult with an experienced probate and a personal injury attorney quickly. Get all the paper work together, police report, insurance information etc.
Why Were We Both Citated Instead Of Him Being At Fault?
answered on Mar 29, 2020
Unfortunately police reports are not always accurate, and the police officer's don't always get all the facts right. Sometimes they have to make judgments right or wrong on what happened, and who they believe as stories often conflict. If you feel you received a ticket in error, you can... View More
I had no idea i had to call since there were no other vehicles or no people involved. I went to the closest store where i found out some one behind me had called and followed me and told the cops were i was. I was then approched by 5 officers who asked what happened and i told the truth and... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2020
From what you describe it appears the government WOULD have a plausible DUI "case" against you.
You have a few different questions that need answers:
1) Did the police officer have a lawful basis to make contact with you? It sounds (without further information) that the... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2020
Yes. In some cases liability is disputed (i.e., how the accident happened). If the other driver claims the accident was your fault or you did not comply with the rules of the road, the other driver may sue for damages. In Florida, you may also be a percentage at fault. For instance, a jury may find... View More
My brother crashed his car into the woods & was taken to the hospital. He totaled the car too & he has been in the hospital for 5 days now. Do the police automatically test your blood for alcohol in these scenarios? He was the only person in the car & the only person injured.
answered on Feb 25, 2020
When you are transported to a hospital under such circumstances, the medical staff will do a blood draw in order to provide the necessary care/treatment. There are situations when police officers may request a blood draw during a DUI investigation. However, if the medical staff is doing one anyway... View More
The other partys ins co keeps calling me to recover their payout. I live on SS retirement and own a mobile home. I explained my income just covers necessities and I can't pay them anything. What can they do
answered on Feb 6, 2020
Probably the reason they keep calling you is that they figure it will be a waste of time and money to sue you. They can sue you within 4 years of the date they had to make the payout to their insured, resulting in a money judgment against you - but S.S. income and the dwelling you live in are... View More
Both me and my wife received a witness subpoena from the state of Georgia (we live in Florida approximately 350 miles away from the issuing court) for a hit and run traffic case. At the time of the accident we called 911 and a police officer arrived at the scene. We provided all the information... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2020
You could ask this question in Justia > Ask a Lawyer > Georgia, but the answer you would get would probably be that the subpoena was not properly served and that you therefore don't have to comply with it.
before I get paid I get in another accident and my car gets totaled do I still get the previous check
answered on Jan 13, 2020
Once a claim is settled and the claimant signs and submits the release, there should be no reason the insurer would wish to renege.
No insurance on either vehicle , multiple people involved (driver of car no license and under the influence driving another person's car no insurance. ) (driver of motorcycle my daughter was a passenger on driving a friends motorcycle no insurance or endorsement for either driver)and owner of... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2020
Why are you asking this question if you currently have a lawyer? Are you doubting something that your lawyer told you, and if so, why? If a family member of a driver owned the vehicle being negligently driven, that family member could be held liable. If found liable with a money judgment... View More
I had a car accident which both insurance companies put 100% fault in the other party but the dude is still trying to sue over a fake injury he got. His lawyer sent my insurance company an affidavit and they tell me I can either sign it or choose not to. Would signing it be the same as me saying... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2019
Your inquiry is impossible to respond to without knowing the affidavit statement(s) that you are being requested to agree with.
I got into an uber accident but wasn't hurt. The police were called and they told us it was the other driver's fault.
answered on Dec 14, 2019
Good afternoon. I would contact a lawyer if you were injured or are in pain so you can understand your rights. If you have been injured or are in pain you should seek medical attention immediately. If you don’t, you may compromise your claim and the amount of benefits you could be entitled to.... View More
I have the person's insurance, license, vehicle registration, phone number and some front dash-camera footage of when he hit me. He said he would pay, but he called to insult me and deny anything happened.
answered on Dec 3, 2019
You can file a claim with your insurance company and provide the other drivers information and they can go after the at fault driver for recovery of the damages. If you have a license plate And drivers name and information obviously you could still pursue a claim cvilly against the person. However... View More
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