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A person ran a red light and t boned my family and I. On the police report, they stated he ran the red light, was at fault, but didn't give him a citation. They also said he wasn't distracted and was never tested for alcohol. What can I do to make my family whole? And have this man face justice?
answered on Dec 8, 2024
You and your family can make a claim against the other driver's insurance company for property damage and bodily injury. If any of you were injured, you should retain an attorney. All of your claims are against the other driver and not the police. The police cannot be sued for failing to issue... View More 
answered on Nov 27, 2024
Your post presumes that you were found "guilty" and not granted a probation before judgment - which would avoid a 3 pt assessment. Filing an appeal results in additional time and expense, including an appeal fee and your (or an attorney's) reappearance before a Circuit Court judge.... View More
As mentioned a car caused an accident by making an illegal left hand turn into me. Other insurance company accepted fault, I have 11 stitches in my hand, my 2 month old new Tesla Model Y is now totaled, should I seek legal council, what should I expect from an accident of this nature, what would be... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2024
You should retain an attorney to handle your claim. An insurance company will not take an unrepresented individual seriously. You are entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.
answered on Jul 14, 2024
The driver and you are both responsible for the damage to the rental car. The driver is responsible for damaging the car. You are responsible under your rental car agreement. The driver would be responsible to you for any money you have to pay to the rental car company. If you have insurance,... View More
I accrued medical expenses and tow expenses and well as getting the damaged done out of pocket
answered on Jul 3, 2024
Yes, you can sue the company that installed the brakes and rotors on your car if their negligence caused you to hit a wall and suffer medical damages.
To succeed in a negligence claim against the company, you would have to demonstrate that the company's improper installation of the... View More
Cab company won’t/can’t identify the driver. I feel the cab company should cover my damages as driver worked under their company name. I am getting nowhere. How can I get cab company to pay for my damages?
answered on Jun 10, 2024
Usually, the driver of a cab is an independent contractor and the cab company will not be liable for the driver's negligence. The easiest and quickest way to fix your car is to make a collision claim with your own insurance company. You will have to pay a deductible, but will get it back if... View More
answered on May 24, 2024
You have indicated the location as Maryland. Repost your question to Virginia attorneys listing the location as Virginia. A Virginia attorney should be able to answer your question.
My car is SEMI TRUCK. commercial vehicle. Driver licenses located VA. Accident location MD HARFORD COUNTY
answered on Mar 10, 2024
You should request a trial and not a waiver hearing and go to court. If the police officer does not appear, you will be acquitted. If the police officer appears, you can have a trial. If you are convicted, the judge can offer probation before judgment which avoids the points. Note that a PBJ counts... View More
A car hit another car on the highway which then hit me and we all spun out and crashed into eachother again and hit the guard rail. The guy who caused it was arrested for a dui. I didn’t go to the hospital but my back and neck do hurt. My credit is bad and I really loved my truck. I’m not sure... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2023
Sorry to hear about your accident. The car that started the chain reaction accident is at fault for all cars damaged including your property damage and personal injuries. However, if your car is declared a total loss and your remaining car loan is greater than the present market value of your car,... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
Who are “they”? The rental company is not responsible for that. Rental reimbursement under an insurance policy is provided when your car that is damaged in an accident is not drivable due to it being a total loss or because it is in the repair shop. You would then be given a covered rental... View More
one of the trucks is involved in an accident while overweight. what liability attaches to the utility that hired the contractor?
the driver of the truck is an employee of the contractor hired by the utility company.
does liability attach to the utility company? The utility... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2023
Although your post does not indicate for whom the driver of the truck was employed, insurance coverage for the vehicle being operated, unless operated without permission of the vehicle's owner, generally applies to cover damages caused by a negligent operator.
As soon as i got my car to stop, I said to call the police to the house members, but they came and dragged me out of my car, held me down and didn’t let me call anyone for 5 min. I felt hopeless. They accused that I did all that in purpose and tortured me. Finally they let me use my phone and got... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2023
Yes you have a lawsuit for assault, battery and false imprisonment.
I am considering forming a startup based on the design of a new lightweight automobile wheel. The business model is to patent the wheel design and sell licenses to wheel manufacturers and collect royalties from it. If there ends up being a design flaw in the wheel and it results in a wheel failure... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2023
The injured party would sue both the seller and the manufacturer/designer. The designer would ultimately be liable to the seller and the manufacturer (if different from the designer), for damages they pay out to the injured party. Basically, if all defendants in the case are insured, the... View More
I was driving a rental car that ended up on it's side. I was hurt but not seriously.
answered on Oct 7, 2023
You are entitled to factor in your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, the nature of your injuries, and other losses. The value of your case can be impacted by many factors. There is not a formula.
Your best bet is to speak with an attorney. All attorneys take cases like this on... View More
No other people or cars were involved. It was in a parking lot.
answered on Sep 3, 2023
Most people are taken into custody at the scene if they are suspected of a DUI. In some cases, the police officer or hospital takes blood from the suspect who is charged once the results come back. If you have concerns, you should speak to a lawyer in a confidential setting. If the police did not... View More
My sister is disabled and lives in Maryland. A new agency will to be providing services to her, namely getting her "out in the community" by driving her to, and helping her participate in, activities outside of the home. The staff member would be driving her in their own car and is... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2023
Liability waivers are, in general, enforceable, with some limitations that require a lawsuit and fact finding by a judge or jury to sort out--which is not what you want. A party cannot enforce a liability waiver to release them from liability for "gross" negligence or reckless behavior,... View More
I was found liable for a car accident only because I was not on my brothers insurance at the time I was driving his car, I was 21 and I had no vehicle. The other party was turning in the intersection and I was going straight through, they hit me on the side and blamed me. My brothers insurance... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2023
If you were a resident relative of your brother's household and your brother did not list you on the policy, then his insurance company can deny coverage. If you were going straight and the other driver was turning left in front of you, you have a defense if you are sued. You could retain... View More
I was hit by a uhaul truck last year. It was the other party's fault. I've been to therapy and finished everything. My lawyer has all the drivers info but she does not want to cooperate with her insurance investigation. It's frustrating because my life has been ruined and it seems... View More
answered on May 30, 2023
Your attorney should answer this question for you.
It can take a long time, many months, sometimes years, to do all that is necessary to even ask for a settlement, and longer to get a settlement. And, if a lawsuit is filed, it can take years to get to trial.
Specifically if a citizen was found Not Guilty on a specific charge that caused repairs to be made?
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answered on Apr 25, 2023
Not guilty does not necessarily mean you were not responsible. So this question cannot be answered without knowing all of the facts. But the not guilty does not necessarily release your potential liability
I'm curious about this as it pertains to Title 20 - Vehicle Laws -- Accidents and Accident Reports; Section 20-106 - Duty on Striking Domestic Animal. My dog was hit, and the driver stopped before driving away. I called the police to file a report & create a case, but I'm wondering... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2023
If the responsible driver did not notify the police/law enforcement to report the incident - and you have identification information regarding the driver - the police at its option, if you report the offender, could cite the driver for violating the applicable section of the transportation code,... View More
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