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I was involved in my first traffic offense where I was uninsured and caused property damage to a car. The damage involved was car property damage, and I have a clean record until now. I have been given a court date. Will I go to jail for this offense?
answered on Apr 4, 2025
Assuming the citation was issued in Illinois, almost certainly not. That is probably the case in Wisconsin but I do not practice in Wisconsin so I cannot tell you. That said, you must immediately make arrangements with the other driver or his insurance carrier to make payments on the debt or... View More 
I bought a car on March 7, 2025, with the requirement to have full coverage insurance in order to drive it off the lot. The car salesman informed me that he would set up insurance for $401. I paid this amount via Cash App but did not receive a declarations page or any official documentation. On... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
First things first. Begin by contacting the dealer and requesting the name and contact information of the insurance company. In the future, avoid the situation by comparing various insurance carriers ahead of time and advising them of your intention to purchase this make and model vehicle so... View More
I received a traffic ticket for improper left yield near my driveway, which resulted in a collision with another car in Illinois. The ticket doesn't mention the cost, and there were no injuries reported. I have no previous traffic violations and have been instructed to appear in court. What... View More
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answered on Mar 17, 2025
Most likely, if you had insurance covering the accident, the other driver will not show up and the ticket will be dismissed. If the other driver shows that show up you can request court supervision. The consequences will be a small fine. The amount depends on factors that vary by courthouse.
I was in a car accident and signed a law and injury form with State Farm. A couple of days later, State Farm totaled out my car. Given this situation, am I still able to sue?
answered on Mar 10, 2025
There is no such thing as a "Law and Injury Form," so it is difficult to answer. Your property damage claim is handled entirely separately from your personal injury claim. Before any insurance company will release any money to you for property damage or personal injury, you must... View More
I was involved in a minor collision early last year where my grill was chipped and my license plate bent. The police told me to "just go," and I didn't take a DUI test. Now, the other driver is suing my car insurance for injuries, but they don't want to settle for my policy cap... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2025
They probably will not be able to prove you were under the influence but there’s nothing stopping them for making the claim although there should be some evidence to support it before they claim it is the case.
On your other thing, you probably received a letter from your insurance... View More
I have a possible warrant in Indiana but I live in illinois
answered on Feb 11, 2025
An arrest Warrant can be executed in ANY state. Take care of the warrant immediately. Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who regularly practices in the jurisdiction where the warrant was issued. If it is something very minor, the attorney may be able to take care of it for you.... View More
Driver that hit me was ticketed for revoked license, and disregarding stop sign. I went via ambulance to er. Other driver showed up in same er and was loud and unruly and had to be restrained, as she threatened me. My car was totaled and her insurance would not cover her. I have suffered... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2025
No. Judges are not allowed to read letters. You can show up for her court date if it is still pending. Or you can contact the states attorney about a Victim Impact Statement.
I am seeking your advice regarding a car accident I was involved in while driving my friend's rental car, which he had rented from Hertz. My friend did not purchase the rental insurance, assuming his Discover credit card would provide coverage. Since I do not own a car, I do not have any... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2024
Unclear what your question is. Started out talking about insurance, then addressed whether you were at fault. The second question cannot be answered in an online forum. The first one, same
For a deer collision? My car was in the shop for 6 months, and i was only given 30 days of car rental. I continued paying for my car even though i wasn't driving it. I had no vehicle for 5 months. I have a full time job, and i’ve missed a lot of work. Should the insurance have paid for my... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
This is not a legal question but I will answer it as best I can from personal experience. When you purchase car insurance, car rental coverage is usually defined by duration and the amount payable per day. For example, 30 days at $50 per day. The duration is generally fixed at 30 days. The only... View More
My husband, 28, has a clean driving record prior to this incident. He got t-boned in an intersection and was issued a citation from the reporting officer for running a red light. The officer told him, because it was a collision, that traffic court is required. Why is that?? Will it be considered... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2024
An Illinois traffic ticket defense attorney should advise, but you await a response for over a week. The short answer in most places is that it shouldn't be considered reckless driving if it didn't involve speeding, a distraction, or other factors. In many instances, it would be failing... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2024
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could repost and add "Traffic Tickets" as a category. This is something that attorneys in that area would know best. Until a local attorney could advise meaningfully, the short answer in any... View More
I was involved in a car accident where I was coming down the wrong side turning lane and I took fault for that part but in doing so he wasn't supposed to be turning without one a turning signal then he came down a turning lane stating that he was jus trying to go on on coming traffic headed... View More
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
Illinois has a modified comparative fault rule, which means that someone who is partially at fault can still recover compensation from the other party's insurance as long as they were 50% or less at fault (the amount they recover would be reduced by the share of fault they carry, so if they... View More
I was involved in a car accident and it was my fault for not being in the correct turning lane first car and first accident i didn’t have any insurance due to stability issues but now the other party is asking me for insurance or they will take legal actions
answered on Jun 3, 2024
If you were at-fault, you are liable. If the other driver had full coverage, THEIR insurance will pay and you will owe them WHATEVER THEY PAY for property damage and injury. There are only 2 ways you can keep a driver's license, in ANY state. You can enter into a repayment plan that is... View More
I think it was a issue with airbags as it bursted.
answered on Jun 3, 2024
The way this works is that you need to ask a question. You only tell us that you were a passenger in a used car that is 5 - 15 years old. Then you say that you think there was an issue with the airbag because the airbag bursted/ruptured.
Essentially, you are asserting that the airbags... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
It is suggested you post your question again with more information and specific questions to allow good answers.
On May 4 2024 I was in an accident. While at a stop light a vehicle hit me from behind, causing a chain reaction resulting in a 5 car accident. Luckily my daughter and I were not injured. My car sustained front end and rear end damages. The at fault driver was cited for texting while driving and... View More
answered on May 23, 2024
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your post requests a local attorney to assist you on a PD claim. Attorneys here can't offer their services - there is no soliciting. You'd need to reach out to attorneys on your own. In addition to your own... View More
answered on May 10, 2024
Unless your neighbor has an ASSIGNED parking spot adjacent to the scratch; you have surveillance video of your neighbor scratching the car; an eyewitness saw your neighbor scratch the bumper; or your neighbor admitted scratching the car (in a text, email, in front of a witness, or on video); AND... View More
Same surgery 2 times I feel the first dr should have done better is there anything I can do cause this has changed my life forever I never knew it would of turned out this bad
answered on Feb 19, 2024
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If you are asking about reopening the car accident, you CANNOT do that. That said, given the extent of your injuries, the insurance carrier probably surrendered their policy limits. That is to say that you probably received ALL available money.
Medical Malpractice... View More
Or can I take the lady to small claims court
answered on Feb 17, 2024
It’s unlikely due to both the statute of limitations (since accident was in 2019) and the fact that there was a settlement. However if the amputation has some additional cause (medical negligence perhaps?), then it might be possible to recover in some other way. It’s best to contact a lawyer to... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2024
You could. It could depend on a person's skills, knowledge, confidence, complexity of the claim, and determination of the carrier to defend. Many people have successfully handled their claims and saved on attorney fees. If the claim is complex (you post under bad faith, which could have its... View More
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