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I was sitting at a red light when an out-of-control vehicle struck my box truck in Cleveland, OH. The driver had no insurance, and I only have liability coverage. There was extensive damage to my truck, which I use for work, and I was out of work for 3 days. I paid for a rental before buying a used... View More 
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answered on Mar 11, 2025
It's going to be tough for you to find an attorney for this. In general motor vehicle accidents are handled on a contingent basis when the other side has insurance. Without insurance, there is little guarantee of actual payment out of the judgment. This is something you could probably file... View More
I was involved in a car accident in which I was at fault, and my new car was not yet covered under our family insurance policy, leaving me uninsured. Initially, I received letters indicating I was being sued for $10,000, but it has now increased to $30,000. There was no communication or agreement... View More
I recently had an incident where my car ended up in a ditch. The police found the car without me there and contacted me four days later to come into the station and write a statement. I haven't spoken to the police until their call, and there was no property damage or injuries involved in the... View More
I was in an accident in Ohio on January 6, 2025, where I was not at fault. My car was towed to a yard, and the insurance company of the at-fault party will not pay the towing or storage fees. I notified both the insurance company and the tow yard soon after the accident that I wanted to keep the... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2025
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It could depend on the width of the road, lighting if this occurred in the evening, weather/visibility, ease in taking measures to avoid hitting the trash can, and other possible factors. These are general... View More
Now I’m being sued for the damages because the car was not insured and they’re threatening to suspend my license
answered on Feb 16, 2025
If the car was used without your permission, then you are not responsible. The way the question was written gives the appearance that the car was in your name but used by your son. If that is the case, then you can be held liable. If found liable, then your license can be suspended until the... View More
They want to take it to a salvage yard out of town they haven't made an offer yet but I don't intend to get rid of it so why can't they asses it locally
Is it still legally mine
answered on Jan 5, 2025
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Did you discuss a salvage figure with the insurance carrier? They may have one figure for your PD check if they take the vehicle (higher figure), and another if you keep it. If you surrender title, it usually becomes... View More
I was a passenger and accident with uninsured, unlicensed driver. She had warrant and had broke arm. I I lost consciousness for split second and came to in seviere pain but went untreated to spend time with her before she went to jail. That night my shoulder neck and back hurt so bad I needed help... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. I'm sorry about your accident and the pain and distress your injuries have caused. A local attorney should advise on the matter of pursuing such personal assets - but it could also be worth trying to set up a... View More
In NE Ohio at 7:25PM few days ago backing out my car with lights from a driveway looking both sides onto a rural highway(single lane two way 55mph highway). Get broad sided dead center(between front and back passenger door) by another car. Question is, who is at fault. Got cited by the cop for... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
'm sorry to hear about your accident. Determining fault in such situations involves understanding Ohio's traffic laws and the specifics of the incident.
Ohio Traffic Laws:
According to Ohio Revised Code § 4511.44, when entering or crossing a highway from a place other... View More
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answered on Oct 14, 2024
If they were driving your car then you could potentially be liable under a theory of negligent entrustment. If you have coverage, however, then your insurer should provide you an attorney and coverage up to the amount of your policy.
someone made an illegal left turn in front of me causing me to swerve them and crash. her insurance is denying liability since there’s no proof she caused it since we didn’t come in contact. (she did go into a local allstate unit and it was obvious she was in the wrong even tho they didn’t... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident. A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. From a textbook standpoint, yes, you have a case. Although the other vehicle did not make contact with you, it appears that they were the cause of your accident. From a... View More
I’m trying to get loss of use compensation from the insurance company if the girl that hit me last year. They responded that they already paid my insurance company for loss of use and all other claims are under my bodily injury claim. My insurance company has no record of them send payment for... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, and more specifically, your own attorney on the case. But your question remains open for a week. It's difficult to give a "short answer" here because loss of use of your vehicle could depend on your policy and/or liability in the case. This may or... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
In Ohio, if you have a learner's permit, you can drive to school and work, but you must follow specific restrictions. You need to be accompanied by a licensed adult who is at least 21 years old, seated in the front passenger seat, at all times while driving. This applies to all driving... View More
Adult daughter will be attending college in CO. We live in OH. Car is titled and registered in her name in OH. If she gets her own car insurance, will we be protected from liability if she has an accident?
answered on Aug 12, 2024
Yes, you should be. That's a good move. It might also be helpful to consult with insurance professionals in Colorado. Although auto insurance is fairly standard in many aspects nationwide, there are always twists and distinctions from one jurisdiction to another, since a good portion of auto... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It would depend on the policy of your son's girlfriend's mom's car, and a number of other factors. There are a number of different combinations here, depending on who was at fault, the respective... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A client could ordinarily discharge their attorney (and vice-versa, barring certain professional conduct settings). However, it's possible your attorney could assert a lien for services performed to date. An Ohio... View More
I can’t afford for my insurance to go up. She’s offering to not go through insurance. But I can’t afford this bogus quote she sent me ($2400? I barely bumped her). We both left the scene. What are my rights?
answered on May 30, 2024
This is something an Ohio attorney could advise best on, but your question remains open for a week. No one could comment on the PD damage figure without seeing what a collision shop estimates it at. You could consider discussing with a local attorney. Consider this scenario. In six months she comes... View More
my policy. Would they sue her or me or both?
answered on May 3, 2024
If they handle it as only a claim without going into suit, it would be a claim under your insurance. If they place it into suit, the driver and the registered owner is usually named in the suit- knowing that the registrant doesn't have liability. That's just the way it's done in most... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
Can you be at fault? Yes you can , however not enough informaation is provided in yoour post to give a more informed reply. I suggest that if you are injured and/or have damages, then you contact an accident/injury lawyer in your area to specifically discuss your matter----most attorneys who... View More
How can I proof they are at fault with no evidence
answered on Feb 26, 2024
Evidence is in the form of verbal (testimony) and documentary (paper, maps, tapes, records). Being that you were involved in the accident, you should be able to provide testimony so you have evidence. On the other hand, a Judge has to weigh all of the evidence to determine fault/responsibility so... View More
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