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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for Kentucky on
Q: I was in a car accident last week and I was at fault. Insurance cancelled before accident.

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

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Kentucky on
Q: I need help/advice for a personal injury lawyer for a very complex personal injury case.

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

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Kentucky on
Q: I purchased a brand new car in February 2024 and reached out to my insurance broker to add it to my existing policy.

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?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 5, 2024

No. But you likely need to find a new insurance agent.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: how can you lose your license in no fault car wreack
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: in 1995 or 1996 i was hit by another car and i want to know why my license was taken for a no fault car wreck
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 5, 2024

Most likely they sued you, you defaulted, and then they got a judgment against you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: My company rented a car for me for commuting. I involved in a car wreck, who should pay for the damage?me or my company?

I involved in a car accident on Oct 7, 2023. The accident happened in Louisville, KY. And it happened when I wanted to go back home after I got off work. At that time, I wanted to make a left when the left turn signal was flashing yellow, I had a crash with the car going straight. After the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 2, 2024

Unfortunately, you are responsible and will have to pay the damage. Your employer is not liable.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Kentucky on
Q: I was in auto accident 1/17/2024 and have full coverage insurance will my car insurance cover my medical bills
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Anna Aleksander
answered on Apr 9, 2024

It depends! If you have no fault coverage your medical bills will be paid by your insurance up to the amount of coverage that you purchased (typically $10,000.00). Excess bills will be paid by the party at fault. If you were injured by an uninsured or under insured driver your own policy would pay... View More

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Q: I recently had a vehicle accident and unknowingly has a cancelled plate. I have had insurance with no lapses.

They issued me a court date. What should I expect?

Anna Aleksander
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Anna Aleksander
answered on Mar 30, 2024

Hire a lawyer or go in on your own and provide proof that you fixed the issue.

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: Accidentally almost caused a accident by pulling out from stop sign and didn’t see a car coming…

They swerved to other lane then stopped no damages will I get in trouble?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 27, 2024

No. No harm , no foul.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for Kentucky on
Q: Vehicle was deemed a total loss, but I want to buy back the vehicle. I still owe on the loan.

The total settlement number they gave me would be more than I owe, but the salvage price to keep the vehicle would make the new amount less. I understand that would leave me with the remaining loan balance. Adjuster told me that they won’t release any funds until the loan is paid in full. I was... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 28, 2024

A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You'll probably need to go through the figures with them in more detail than is possible here. But the basic principle is that keeping the vehicle will reduce the payment. If a vehicle is old and low value, it... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: I got a citation for no car insurance, will I go to jail as this is my first offense?

I got cited for failure to produce insurance after a fender bender. Will I go to jail if unable to provide insurance on a clean driving record? I'm no longer driving that said car.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 20, 2024

Most likely, no, but you will need to provide proof of insurance to the court on whatever vehicle you are driving.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Missed court for a criminal summons & another court date for assault 4 dom. Can I get them redocketed and avoid arrest

Criminal summons was for a car accident where my ex had cancelled the insurance policy on me shortly after the wreck so that it didn’t count on her insurance and I would get stuck with everything. I was unaware this had happened and I thought I was covered. I missed the court date to it due to no... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 7, 2023

Hire a lawyer to redocket them immediately and recall warrants and you can probably avoid being arrested.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: If my brother is released on the sixty day rule what happens next

He has a 100,000 dollar bond and has not been indited yet it has been 62 days since his last court date

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 6, 2023

He will have to appear if they ever get around to charging him.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: My brother has a public defender he is currently in jail been 67 days under a 100,000 dollar cash bond

has not been to grand jury yet what should I do to get him released he has never been in trouble before this situation

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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 6, 2023

Being in jail 67 days does not trigger any automatic release. He has to have been in jail more than 60 days from the day his Case left district court and went to the Commonwealth attorneys office for review. If you believe that is happened, I would hire a private attorney to follow motion... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I left the scene of an unsafe multi car accident and filed a police report online a few hours later

I drove into a multi car accident and another car hit me from behind. I didn’t hit anyone. It was on a very busy interstate, and I felt it was unsafe and no police were on scene yet. I drove to the next exit and assessed the damage, which wasn’t terrible, and called my insurance company. I then... View More

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answered on Nov 12, 2023

Leaving the scene of an accident, even if you did not cause it, can potentially lead to criminal charges and penalties under Kentucky law:

- Kentucky law requires drivers involved in an accident to remain at the scene and provide their contact/insurance information to the other parties...
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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: Since constables don't answer emergency calls do they need further training also can they make arrest at roadchecks?

The office of the constable are doing traffic stops in these smaller counties is that legal?

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answered on Oct 20, 2023

In Kentucky, constables are elected officials who have law enforcement powers, but their duties and responsibilities can vary from county to county. Constables typically have the authority to make arrests and serve civil process, but they may not be responsible for answering emergency calls in the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: Me and another vehicle collided he had suspended license. I’m in Ky. Isn’t he at fault automatically?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 2, 2023

He is presumptively at fault bc of the suspended license but that can be rebutted with other competent rbvidrnce that he was not actually at fault.

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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: Can someone file a loss of consortium claim against me in kentucky and take my registered service dog?

The dog is in my name and was expensive and has been registered as a service dog. Would she be considered an asset that the individual suing me could claim?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 2, 2023

You have certain exemptions you can claim to protect your property, including a dog.

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