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The accident was not a moving violation the accident was my car was parked in front of my house and a tow truck back into it the tow trucks insurance paid for the damages so how can I insurance company charge me a higher premium I take my discounts away for being an unsafe driver when there was... View More 
She was not listed as the owner of the car she was driving but the police report shows the legal owners name - can I file a claim against him as well?
answered on May 15, 2024
I’m so sorry to hear this. You didn’t ask a legal question but must be wondering what to do. The answer is that you should get in touch with a local attorney. The other driver’s insurer won’t take an unrepresented party nearly as seriously as one represented by counsel. Under... View More
my lawyer never presented an offer just told me the settlement amount..gave me a check for 40 thousand dollars..case was settled within a year. Is this normal practice
answered on Jan 18, 2024
No it is not normal practice. The attorney should advise you of all offers made and received. The attorney must receive your consent to accept a settlement.
He was on a motorcycle goin estimate 15 mph over speed limit. Woman ran red light and he hit the side of her car and it killed him. She has 5 previous dwi's, 3+ driving on suspended/revoked and was driving on suspended/revoked when she killed him. I don't think she had insurance.... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2023
The criminal charges, if any, will be at the discretion of the Prosecuting Attorney. It takes time for them to file the charges because they have to gather evidence and determine the appropriate charge(s) to ensure conviction. The family will likely be contacted to provide a victim impact statement... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2023
Yes you may have a lawsuit depending on the facts of the crash. Consult with experienced attorneys.
To 2 cars in front of him stopping . Abstracted view for all cars. Cops came out no tickets were given to anyone. Cop said everyone responsible for their own damages. Now the guy my son is suing my son . Can he do this ?
answered on Sep 5, 2023
Yes. It will be up to your son to defend the case to show it was not your son's fault.
i had insurnsces on my truck just not my car
answered on Aug 27, 2023
I'm sorry about your accident. A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and if you have been served with papers, you'll need to respond promptly. It's going to be difficult for attorneys to offer their services to you - this site isn't... View More
After a car accident, I file a 3rd party claim against the at fault driver (insurance company agrees their insured is at fault). My vehicle is deemed a total loss and is grossly undervalued. The insurance company refuses to alter their offer and doesn't seem to understand the rarity of my... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2023
Missouri follows the "American Rule" regarding attorney's fees. In a lawsuit for negligence, you aren't entitled to attorney's fees.
I am facing surgery. insurance wants to settle. What is a back and neck injury worth?
answered on Apr 25, 2023
Unfortunately, this is impossible to answer without reviewing your medical records and bills, the police report, etc. You may also have future medical issues that need to be addressed for which you should be compensated for. Again, every case is different and depends on a lot of different factors.
I had an unmarked overpass for the railroad and my semi truck and trailer that is 13 ft 6 in but they were no posting of the high anywhere prior to going under the bridge
answered on Apr 24, 2023
A Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This could be something that civil engineers and city planners are more familiar with than attorneys. One option is to contact the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) for information. Good luck
I was the victim of a hit and run. Witnesses saw truck hit my car and not leave a note it was a company vehicle I contacted the company of the driver that hit my vehicle and they will not give me their insurance information without seeing it on video. I do not have video. It took me a couple days... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2023
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. As a general matter nationwide, insurance information could be requested in the course of the discovery, or fact-finding, process of a lawsuit. A local attorney should advise here, since different tiers of state... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2023
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Depending on liability and insurance coverage, one of the carriers could pay storage and possibly vehicle rental for a reasonable time period, but usually not in the range of 30 days. Carriers generally pay until... View More
I was driving my wife's car when I got rear-ended by a semi truck. We just got married so we have separate policies still. She opened a claim with her insurance just in case. We also opened a claim with the semi truck's insurance. Their insurance company is cooperating so we prefer to... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2022
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to discuss your options of cooperating or disputing their request with a local attorney in your state, nationwide it is not uncommon for license information to be looked at. It isn't bad... View More
There is no actually proof that the HOA in question is real. In fact just a bunch of peple who put a gate on a county road? However only one individual has reached out and he is the only one filing and not even the owner of the property that is in question?
answered on Oct 24, 2022
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Their rights could depend on what the suit is for - accident, property damage, etc. If you believe you could be sued for a legitimate claim, you could try to arrange a brief consult with a local attorney to... View More
Brush blocks the view of a driveway in a 55 mph zone
answered on Sep 11, 2022
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You'd probably get the most reliable guidance from an attorney or lawmaker familiar with the specific region. The requirements you describe are often governed by local ordinances, in addition to any state... View More
Parking lot speed limit was 10mph. Witness who saw it concluded confidently that other person was going much faster than 10mph. Who will insurance find at fault?
answered on May 31, 2022
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter nationwide, a vehicle entering the existing main flow of traffic is obligated to yield. If there is video surveillance, that would naturally carry more weight than the observation of a non-expert... View More
Should I accept money from both insurance companies? My agent has already assured me that my premium will not go up since other insurance company accepted full liability
answered on Mar 1, 2022
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your carrier acted very fast. In general nationwide, claimants do not usually get paid twice for the same claim - one insurance carrier or the other pays. It sounds like the two carriers are not aware of each... View More
Last april a man driving without a license, without insurance, in an truck he’d had for nearly a month without registering it properly turned left into oncoming traffic. He struck and killed a man and seriously injured a woman on a motorcycle. Even with prior charges in another state for driving... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2022
I'm so very sorry for your loss. In rare circumstances, it is possible to seek damages from the state itself (e.g., police and others acting as its agents). This is called the public duty doctrine, and its application depends on the particular statutes/court cases of a particular state. Under... View More
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