A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to check with a local attorney, in virtually any jurisdiction, ordinary individuals cannot exceed the speed limit for emergencies. It wouldn't be a shield against a speeding ticket or... View More

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage is usually applied when the other side didn't have insurance, or they hit and run. Discuss with a local attorney who could advise more definitively after seeing your... View More

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could reach out to traffic ticket attorneys to discuss if you have not already done so. This is posted under the Car Accident category, which deals more with monetary damages in the ensuing civil... View More

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This sounds like something your attorney would know best if you were represented in the case. You could call your attorney's office and check with them. Also, if you have a folder with closing documents... View More

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Some of the details aren't fully clear here, but it sounds like it's possible you haven't yet signed the release papers. If that's the case, insurance carriers typically want those papers in... View More

You would have to see a lawyer to determine whether you can sue the other party for lost wages. Employment laws vary from state to state. I think you'd have a tough time proving that you lost income as an independent contractor. W2 employee income is known and predictable, but yours isn't... View More

The Judge cannot reduce a charge however the prosecuting authority can. If you go to trial and the prosecutor does not prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt, but proves a lesser charge beyond a reasonable doubt then the Judge can find you guilty of the lesser charge. I recommend that you... View More

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm glad you were not injured. If you're not suing for bodily injury, then it looks like you're contemplating damages associated with not having a working car, employment-related, etc. Without... View More

You may or may not have left out some relevant facts but I will try to answer----if the insurance company is paying a property damage claim for the vehicle then it should pay the titled owner(s) of the vehicle.

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answered on Mar 2, 2022

The first answer is that you should immediately consult with an attorney about the facts specific to your case. You are asking for legal advice, but on these boards, we can only provide general legal information. From the facts you gave, I am unclear about your situation. Were you driving for... View More

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In general nationwide, people do settle their property damage claims at the beginning of a case, while the bodily injury portion of the case can move forward at a slower pace, sometimes taking years.... View More

First of all, I'm glad your son seems to be ok from the accident. At court you and your son may have the opportunity to talk with the officer about getting rid of or reducing the number of points that could be assessed to his license. You can always ask the court for a continuance if... View More

Your medical bills would be covered first by the medical coverage under your automobile policy, and thereafter by your health insurance. You may have exhausted your medical benefits under your auto policy. If so, your medical provider will need a copy of that exhaustion letter.

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A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Depending on the value of your son's car and the extent of damages, one option is to consider if the matter is suited for small claims, or possibly a venue of higher jurisdiction. Another option is to... View More

Unless the vehicle's equipment somehow played a role in the crash, no. They are not related issues. Feel free to call if you have questions about your rights.

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general possibility, states do maintain databases of motor vehicle damages following accidents, with various reporting thresholds. Without knowing more about the subrogation department's standard... View More

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. It isn't fully clear what happened here, but if your injury took place within the course of employment, you might want to reach out to workers' comp attorneys. There could possibly be third-party actions if... View More

A Pennsylvania attorney should advise here, but your post remains open for five days. I hope your daughter is okay. You may be losing time waiting for a response in this category. Instead of a car accident attorney, you may need guidance from attorneys in the DUI/DWI category. You could repost in... View More

you can pay out of pocket without canceling your policy. If your policy is canceled it doesn't wipe away the fact you had a claim.

This is what you pay car insurance for. Notify the adjuster of the company who insured you back then. Get their address, fax, claim number; fax them a copy and send them a hard copy, certified return receipt. They should give you an attorney and they will file what are called preliminary... View More