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In addition, though I was not at fault and did not receive a citation, my driving record is showing me at fault causing my insurance rate to increase. How do I fix this?
answered on Jan 24, 2018
In TN, you have three years within which to file and serve a lawsuit (there are some exceptions such as if the at-fault party works for a municipality...). There are a few issues i can already see such as have you gone to the doctor yet? If not, that could be an issue. You really should simply... View More 
I'm 17 and I have been told I broke a few things in my car. One I will pay for, but the rest they claim I broke when I didn't. Can they legally make me pay for it, even though I'm underage and there was no contract?
answered on Jan 12, 2018
Technically they'd have to show it was you, but you need to decide how much you want to push the issue. You'd come off more mature saying that you didn't break the other items but you'll be glad to help out by paying them.
answered on Dec 12, 2017
Generally no. Unless they never sent it to you, in which case you can claim it had to be sent sooner. It you settle its on you. If you had an attorney let them deal with it.
Son had a seizure while driving and struck another car. There were no physical injuries, but he was cited for crossing the yellow line.
His seizures had previously been well controlled with medication, and do not know why he had this seizure.
My question, do we go to court and... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2017
A seizure would be a "sudden emergency" which would let him off the hook for a civil case. As you have pointed out, in the citation that may stir up more dust than it's worth. Note that some state say doctors have to notify the state, in which case what you do in traffic court won't matter.
Hypothetically speaking, If driving on the Interstate and I or somebody clips my car, am I required to first stop in my lane and provide assistance OR can I first, pull over to the side and THEN provide assistance? Any help is greatly appreciated.
answered on Dec 4, 2017
you would want to pull over--you can't stop on the interstate.
What do i do? The vehicle i was driving has liability insurance.
answered on Oct 31, 2017
Either you pay it and get a full release or turn it over to your company. You can't run into someone then kvetch about the damages. You broke it........you pay for it.
Section 56-2-3010. (A) Beginning July 1, 2017, a moped operated on a public highway must be registered and licensed with the department in the same manner as passenger vehicles pursuant to this title.
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answered on Aug 16, 2017
It should, but (if that moped driver or his/her family) had auto insurance, it may be covered under that coverage. Hopefully, you have good insurance and they will pay.
*No towing sheet given.
*Are other people allowed to be released information on the vehicle such as stalker Mom (I am 30/31 on 8/22) with no claim to the vehicle whatsoever? --What privacy laws are there? How can I be charged for storage without any notification whatsoever all week?... View More
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answered on Aug 14, 2017
Call the police department that arrested you. They MUST know where the vehicle was towed. Go get it, and limit your storage fees. State laws allow a tow company to SELL your vehicle, if not picked up within a certain number of days.
The roads were sorta wet bc it rained earlier but not too bad. I slowed down for the deer but I almost hit it so I swerved and overcorrected and hit an embankment on the opposite side of the road. I was fined $155 and 2 points on my license. I don't see how this was my fault. My car was... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2017
Time to get a lawyer who handles tickets at the court you are headed to. Assume they had you going too fast.
Not a time to do it yourself.
My brother doesn't have any money, a low paying job, his wife is on disability. He is being sued for an at fault accident that has already accepted his insurance. They are asking for compensation for a long list of things including him paying for their lawyer. He cant pay for one for himself.
answered on Aug 6, 2017
Assuming he has insurance, they should have gotten a release. He needs to talk to the insurance company lawyer they got him. If there's still a problem he needs to consult a member of the SC Assn for Justice that handles "bad faith" cases. Finally, if all else fails he can declare... View More
While inching slowly out of a business on a very narrow street, a person in an old car, not wanting to wait for me to exit on to the street, attempted to off the road to go around me, and struck my vehicle.
answered on Jul 12, 2017
You can make a claim for damage to your car and any injuries. Do not give recorded statements until you speak with a member of the SC Assn for Justice.They give free consults.
If you were hurt you need to see a doctor.
I was passing a vehicle that was stopped in the road in a lane that was permissible for me to pass. The vehicle did not have a signal indicating they were turning. When I went to pass I used my signal and when I got a point of passing the vehicle they turned into me. I was cited for improper... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2017
There's going to be an argument. Plead not guilty. Contact a member of the SC Assn for Justice as you may have an injury claim. Give no statements to any insurance--tell yours you are fighting the citation and don't want to give a statement until you speak with your lawyer. Get a hold of... View More
A mechanic tampered with my dash cams when I took my vehicle to be serviced. I have him on video and he said he never touch the cma.
fault if you are on private property? no one got a ticket but a police report was filed.
answered on May 1, 2017
By backing out I assume you mean from a parking place? Both were at fault. Let the insurance companies hassle it out.
The car backing out has a slightly greater duty as 1)vision impaired 2) entering a lane for traffic.
However if the other car is backing, it is going in a direction... View More
Over a year ago, my husband got into a fender bender with the church's vehicle. Because he is on staff there and is on the insurance, the insurance company settled the claim already. However, now we are personally being sued for "pain and suffering" even though at the time of the... View More
answered on May 1, 2017
You contact the insurance for the church that settled; you also contact your personal car insurance for the time of the wreck.You a)make copies of whatever you got b)make sure each adjuster gets a copy faxed, with claim number of that insurance company at the top of your enclosure letter and on top... View More
Involved in a car accident in which we were stopped at a light waiting for green. It was a 3 lane road, with the left lane being a larger lane, but still one lane. Just after intersection it turns into 4 lanes. When the light turned green, I made to turn left in intersection. Car behind me had not... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2017
from your description other driver is in the wrong if he is behind you. If it was you vs oncoming traffic then as the left turn person it's on you. I would plead not guilty on the ticket. If yuu were injured, speak with a member of the SC Assn for Justice like Carl Jacobson in Charleston.
Vehicle but they found a pipe in her pants pocket what should she do
answered on May 2, 2017
She definitely needs legal help. A lawyer could challenge the arrest and the video.
answered on Mar 11, 2017
You need to read your rules of the road. In most states you pull up to the line, stop, then go. If they are far away, nothing happened, right? If something happened they weren't that far away, right? If yoiu got a ticket read your statute.Very closely.
answered on Feb 14, 2017
you have to notice a hearing on a default judgement but if it's just that they failed to file a pleading normally you serve a notice of intent to take default.
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