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I was involved in a car accident with a drunk driver. Although I wasn't injured, my vehicle was totaled, and the insurance paid off my car loan after some dispute. There is a police report filed for the accident, but I am still dealing with the insurance company for correct information. Can I... View More 
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answered on Jun 10, 2025
What you went through is painful, even if you weren’t physically hurt. Losing your vehicle and getting caught in back-and-forth with insurance can leave you feeling stuck and powerless. When someone chooses to drive drunk and causes an accident, it’s not just careless—it’s harmful, and you... View More
I was involved in a motor vehicle accident on April 30, 2024, with a non-emergency medical transport taxi. While one person at the cab company seemed willing to help and said they would look into the matter, another representative was rude and uncooperative, stating they couldn't assist me... View More
answered on May 9, 2025
If you file suit against the cab company for injuries, you can compel them to produce the information you seek through discovery.
I am separated from my husband, and we haven't involved any lawyers yet. My husband is waiting on an insurance settlement due to being side-swiped by another car, where the other driver was seeing him secretly. I've been told not to sign any divorce papers yet because Kentucky is a 50/50... View More
answered on May 7, 2025
You can contact the insurance company directly but the settlement is going to be marital property regardless ( with possible exception of pain and suffering)., so you don’t have to wait to file for divorce or anything like that. Your claim is preserved and will be adjudicated in your divorce... View More
I'm dealing with a situation where my car was stolen and subsequently involved in a shooting. I had to pay $300 in towing fees, as it was held under investigation. Two of the three individuals involved in the incident are juveniles, and I have received restitution letters for them. The... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2025
You can ask the court to make it part of their restitution.
I'm considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Kentucky, but I'm concerned because I'm expecting a settlement payment from a personal injury lawsuit related to a car wreck. I haven't started the bankruptcy filing process yet, and I'm supposed to receive the settlement... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2025
The personal injurdy lawsuit exemption allows you to keep a small settlement of up to about $31,575.00. However, if the settlement is large, 100,0000, and you get it after filing, it is subject to the Trustee taking the settlement and paying off the creditors with it. If you wait to file bankruptcy... View More
My car was totaled in an accident caused by another driver, and it had two lienholders on the title. The first lienholder was paid by the other driver's insurance company, but instead of paying the secondary lienholder, the insurance company sent the money directly to me. I used the funds to... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2025
Contact the second lienholder and see if continued payments are acceptable. In any event, you are solely liable to the second lienholder as you used their secured funds to purchase the new automobile.
Also if you make your payment today does that matter?
answered on Jan 2, 2025
No. Not unless you had gap coverage on your policy which might provide coverage for the lapse.
In April this year I was a passenger in a taxi.Another driver was tailgating us, we slowed down to let them pass,then they sideswiped us and drove off.We chased them and I got pictures of the car and plate.We called the police but they never came on site.At this point I'm on my third law... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2024
Use the information you obtained on the hit and run driver to obtain ownership information on the car that hit you, then take that information to your local county attorney’s office and file a criminal complaint for leaving the scene of an accident.
First, I will say that I am on my third law group for this accident and I know that the driver that hit and ran had no car insurance. Next, when I was in a cab in April this year a different driver side swiped us and drove off.I got pictures of the car and plate and the cab driver did call 911 but... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
Persistence sometimes works. You may be able to research the driver by license plate number. If you have uninsured coverage you can let them handle that issue, as they will seek to recover what they paid from the driver at fault.
My upper body shoulder and arm were still in his car!
He jolted me, spin me around twisting my spine and crashed me to the ground. It injured my already damaged spine (from his previous criminal attack). I met with an orthopedic surgeon Monda. They told me I need a spine specialist.... View More
In April this year I was a passenger in a taxi and another driver side swiped us. At this point I'm on my third law group and know that the driver that side swiped us had no car insurance. So far I've only been told that I can prosecute them for hitting us and not having any car... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2024
There are two avenues in which a person that is driving while uninsured is held accountable for their actions. The first is the criminal track. Criminal actions are prosecuted by the state. The ultimate decision to pursue a criminal action lies with the state.
The second track is by way of... View More
The deceased lost control ended up in opposite lane oncoming car could have missed him but smashed him into ditch and tree and killed him
answered on Nov 8, 2024
Maybe. It depends on the state in which the wrongful death accident occurred. Kentucky uses a "pure comparative fault" system for automobile accidents and wrongful death cases, where each party involved is assigned a percentage of fault based on their contribution to the accident. In this... View More
Aside from me calling around and talking to different lawyers I want to say that aside from being a very messy and complicated case I would like to know what kind of a lawyer could help me if I don't want a financial recovery and I just want to use my personal Medicaid health insurance for all... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost a month. Sorry about your accident. It sounds like the law firms with whom you consulted are reluctant to place the matter into suit. One option is to continue to reach out to attorneys. If a number of law firms... View More
I want to say that I've been represented by 2 different law groups and both have gotten "stuck" in an area and dropped me. My case is a personal injury hit and run case with lots of pre-existing conditions and limited sources of insurance for a financial recovery. I've called... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2024
Try Chris Meinhart, Mark Smith or Robert Mattingly. They may be able to help you.
I honestly didnt know. I am disabled, have a heart condition, and low income. I had a ticket 2 years ago for driving without insurance. My mom offered to take over my insurance and payments. . My mom is 73 and has never let me down in my 47 years. She received the notice and just assumed it was the... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
You may want to consult a competent bankruptcy practitioner about filing a chaper c7 bankruptcy which could discharge the debt.
I would like to say that I am doing my own research and am asking for others' help right now. In April this year I was a passenger in a taxi and another driver side swiped us going maybe 20-30 miles per hour. I have lots of other pre-existing lower back problems and neck problems from... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident and the ordeal it has caused you. A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You're right - it is a complex case, between the pre-existing conditions and the involvement of multiple vehicles - but it isn't something... View More
My broker did not offer me new car replacement on my policy. My car is now totaled. Can I sue my broker for not offering this on my policy?
answered on May 6, 2024
There are many ways….you didn’t have insurance, you didn’t file an answer to a lawsuit…..
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