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A drunk driver totaled my car and stumbled away from the scene. I cannot seem to get any help whatsoever from any attorney because I was not insured so to speak from the accident. However my car was totaled. Nobody seems to care about that tho. This accident caused me an an enormous amount of... View More 
answered on Nov 21, 2022
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One reason for the difficulty could be that if the matter only involves property damage, not every accident law firm handles those. There's a tab above if you want to make further efforts at contacting attorneys.... View More
I don't have insurance and I'm scared. The cops came here but I hadn't made it home yet. I don't know what to do
answered on Oct 12, 2022
If your friend had insurance, the accident is covered.
If your friend didn't have insurance, you gave your friend permission to drive your car, knowing that it was uninsured so you are responsible for all property damage and/or personal injury that resulted. Whether you were driving... View More
I was not at fault for the accident.
Location, state of Indiana.
This is the first time I was involved in an accident not having car insurance coverage.
No personal injury occured during the accident.
Damages rendered was my to my own vehicle and property damage to... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2022
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, not having insurance does not necessarily make one liable for damages. The person would be in violation of state laws for having an active insurance policy in... View More
My car is mexican and insurance only covers third party accidents. The sheriff said I needed to go to the city so that they would make the electric company pay for the damages. Inspection determined that the pole fell due to the wood being rotten. The car suffered great damages and is unusable now.... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2022
Hopefully, you took several pictures of the car with the downed light pole so that you can prove that the damage to the vehicle was caused by the downed pole. You said that the sheriff was there so the sheriff should have prepared a report, memorializing the downed utility pole and the damage to... View More
When I was 17 I got into a car accident in Indiana. It was a friend's car. I was found at fault for the accident. I had an unsat judgement against me in 2007 and it expired 2014. Due to severe anxiety I just never tried to get my license again and over time forgot about the judgement. Now that... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2022
If the suspension ended in 2014 then there should be no reason it would prevent you getting a license. However, there may be a reinstatement fee. Also, there could be other reasons preventing you from getting a valid license. If you do not have a myBMV account, set one up and look at your... View More
Never checked his rearview mirror! I'm in Indiana. And if he would of stopped and i would have know sooner i may have been able to save him. 20 mins after he was hit i found him suffering in pain. This guy and his wife speed on all the streets in my little town constantly. Before this event we... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2022
In Indiana, it is illegal to leave the scene of an accident with a domesticated animal before you call the pet's owner or animal control. As a dog lover, I feel your pain. That said, if the driver had lost control while taking evasive action, you would be responsible for all property damage... View More
Indianapolis
answered on Jun 8, 2022
Can you drive? Yes, but it's not legal and you could get pulled over for it. Just be careful and perhaps go get a driver's side mirror.
I hit a sizable, unmarked pothole on US 31 within St. Joseph County limits that did significant damage to my car. I filed a claim and a county representative said they would not pay it because they aren't responsible for "weather-related" damage to the roads. All damage to roads... View More
answered on May 10, 2022
The person with whom you spoke was right, for the wrong reason. US 31 is an interstate highway so you would need to make a claim with the state of Indiana, NOT St. Joseph County. Before you can make a claim, you must file a Tort Claims Notice. The form number is 54668. A completed form must be... View More
My 17 yr old was involved in a car accident, she was found at fault for failing to yield on a left turn, the other driver was speeding and had no seat belt on and was severely injured. My policy limits will probably not cover the cost of his bodily injury. What happens in a case like this? Can I be... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2022
Technically, yes. Practically, no. Remember this and increase your coverage in case you or a loved one is injured by an uninsured driver or someone with minimum coverage.
The injured party absolutely can sue you and your child. Here's the problem. Your insurance company is willing... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2022
Were you injured in the accident? It is important you seek immediate medical treatment for all injuries in the crash. Even though you were a passenger, you can seek reasonable compensation which includes lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, medical bills, and the nature and... View More
my license is suspended for a previous at fault car accident. i also admitted to not having insurance at the time of the accident. what kind of charges am i looking at?
answered on Dec 29, 2021
At a minimum, you are responsible for the damage to all four cars and injuries sustained by all of the passengers of all cars. You will never be eligible to reinstate your license until all debts from this accident and the prior accident are either satisfied or discharged in bankruptcy. Even if... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2021
There are too many variables. A Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana is only punishable by a maximum of 6 months.
What caused your probation to be revoked? What is your criminal history? Consult a criminal defense attorney in the jurisdiction where you are alleged to have committed the... View More
The other driver cannot be found or identified, this is in Indiana
answered on Oct 26, 2021
Possibly, but you need to review the provisions and language of your policy-----often times, a requirement would be that there is an independent witness to the accident in order to invoke UM coverage. Good luck.
Their client was at fault, been trying to get a reasonable settlement outside of medical liens, and Selective insurance is now trying to say they don't owe us anything because we couldn't come to an agreement on what was a fair amount to resolve the issue.
answered on Oct 9, 2021
If your accident occurred on or before 10-08-19 and you did NOT file suit on or before 10-08-21, the Statute of Limitations HAS run and you have no right to recover anything. This is yet another reason why you should have hired an experienced personal injury attorney. If the attorney missed the... View More
11/10/19 at fault no insurance
answered on Sep 23, 2021
There is nothing that you can do. You had no insurance so the other driver processed a claim under their uninsured motorist coverage (UM). Now their insurance is seeking a judgment against you which they will get. Your only choice is to enter into some voluntary repayment, have the court garnish... View More
My husband received a ticket in February 2021 we paid the speeding ticket and the Bmv sent the sr-16 to the Bmv my husband got into an accident and hit a tree he was the only one involved in the accident in July 2021 and that’s when he found out his license had been suspended and yes I know... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2021
An insurance company has a right to refuse payment on an accident claim if the driver did not have a valid license. You admit that your husband did not have a valid license at the time of the accident. Your insurance company may well be refusing to issue a certificate of coverage but that refusal... View More
I made sure both directions was clear of any on coming traffic. I was in process of still backing out Had trailer completely on the highway was getting truck straightened out then seen a truck coming fastly towards me he wasn't slowing down i hurried got truck back into driveway but other... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2021
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Unfortunately, the scenario you describe places the primary blame on you. In virtually any jurisdiction, entering the main roadway from a driveway gives right of way to drivers already proceeding in the main... View More
It was not windy or no storms in the area and all I have is plpd it’s county property
answered on Jul 20, 2021
On your facts, you are responsible for the damage because on your facts, the county did nothing which would cause it to incur liability. On the other hand, if a large branch of this tree was known to be dead for many years and the county was advised that the branch should be removed but failed to... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2021
The police might want more. If there is surveillance footage that would be useful. But why not ask them?
15 years ago I received a driving while suspended citation. I recently received another. I received the ticket because someone ran a red light and Tboned me. How will that affect the verdict/punishment? My license has zero points on it. Was a dumb mistake. I have gotten my license reinstated... View More
answered on May 25, 2021
Your question is a bit confusing. It looks like you are saying that you drove on a suspended license for 15 years. If you live in Detroit, Michigan, why are you asking about Indiana law? You really need to consult a local traffic attorney to assess your options. print out a copy of your driving... View More
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