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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: When your license gets suspended for not being insured Do they revoke all registrations in the vehicle owners possession

I was in an accident and i was uninsured. So i got a ticket and license suspended. Does this on affect the vehicle that was in the accident?Or does that include both of my vehicles?

Leonard Robert Grefseng
Leonard Robert Grefseng
answered on Jun 12, 2019

If I understand your question correctly, I think you misunderstand the difference between your LICENSE and the vehicle REGISTRATION. these two things are not the same. Your license is for you only- it is the authorization that you can legally drive a vehicle ( ANY vehicle, even one you don't... View More

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Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 17, 2019

Part of your question may have gotten left off. You could try to repost it.

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: In the state of Tennessee if you have an insurance policy full coverage on financed vehicle it lapses is that insurance

Is Insurance supposed to alert lender for final notice

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answered on Apr 1, 2019

The Insurance Company will usually notify the Lienholder of a Policy lapse. If the Policy is SR-22, then the Insurance Company will probably notify the Department of Safety and everybody else. Usually there is a short grace period.

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: I was involved in accident the guys insurance company is telling me I'm 20% at fault. He got a ticket for the accident.

He was ticketed for straddling lanes and improper lane change. I'm I responsible for getting my vehicle repaired as I'm being given the run around by his insurance company. I was also told I'd be responsible for 20% of a rental or cab fees.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 16, 2018

This is why you need to contact a lawyer after a crash. This sounds like the usual insurance baloney where they try to say you are 10,20.30% at fault based on---well, it's an "accident" so it's no-one's fault (until they are trying to soak you for contribution).

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: can agent be held responsible for writing up bad life policy

parent had life insurance policy since 80"s and the agent agreed to pay the difference yearly because he wrote policy wrong. he is retired now and said he couldn't due it now. Can he be held accountable

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Nov 1, 2018

That is the most ridiculous thing that I have ever heard of. You need to consult with local counsel immediately.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: Insurance suspended license

I got pulled over in September of 2017 received a citation for no insurance I missed court date in November but I called the courthouse and told them I would pay my citation at the end of February or the beginning of March I paid the ticket of $239 here it is July 2018 and they suspended my license... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2018

Paying the Citation (ticket) was an admission of guilt. You should have hired a competent attorney. Now you need another attorney to attempt to get the Department of Safety to allow you to drive in Tennessee.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: Is it legal for an insurance company to cancel the homeowners policy because our roof is nearing the end of its life?

We just closed on the home and have gotten several professional opinions in writing that our roof is fine and even has several years left.

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answered on Jun 18, 2018

Your question has nothing to do with real property. Besides the roof condition, you must read your Insurance Policy. That Contract will control your rights. In the mean time find another Carrier now. Non Insurance is a Default under your Deed of Trust. It is very doubtful that after you get... View More

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Q: How and to whom do I report auto insurance fraud?

2016 was involved in bumper to bumper collision in a Bridgestone Arena parking lot. Called 911 was told, since in parking lot and no injury just to exchange info and so follow up. No officer was sent. Fast forward to now I find out I was considered at fault, my insurance paid out, and the driver of... View More

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Apr 25, 2018

You need to consult with a local attorney in that area of practice to get things staigtened out.

2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: Can a insurance company send a summons 2 years after a wreck in 2016 when my insurence company didn’t contact me?

I had a accident in 2016 on a wet road and at fault for sliding across the road into another vehicle. I had insurance at the time and wasn’t notified that I would be in a lawsuit for the car I hit. This lawsuit was sent 2 years later but filed in 2017 4 days from making the accident a year old.... View More

Thomas Walter Tucker
Thomas Walter Tucker
answered on Mar 27, 2018

If you had car insurance at the time of the accident, contact your insurance company to let them know of the lawsuit. They should protect you pursuant to the policy, which would include an attorney. If you did not have valid car insurance, you are on your own but should consider contacting an... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: I was in an accident in tn. The other driver was at fault. I have no insurance. Will his insurance pay for my damage?

He was at fault, he said so and officer said so. My insurance was cancelled without me knowing. So at the time I had no insurance. Will I get my damages paid for by the other guys insurance

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Feb 26, 2018

Yes. If the accident was the other driver's fault, and if the other driver had insurance at some point, the other insurer may be liable to pay for your damages.

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation, Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: I was involved In a no fault car accident in a company car on my way from a job. Can I sue my employers car insurance

I was involved In a no fault car accident in a company car on my way from a job. The driver who hit me doesn't have insurance. I dont have uninsured motorist insurance. I know Workers comp prevents me from suing my employer. But what about the Insurance company they have for the fleet of... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 11, 2018

Contact a member of the Tenn Assn for Justice in the county where the wreck happened. They give free consults. If the company car had uninsured motorist that may do it.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: Car was in an accident now the person at faults insurance company refuses to fix damages. What do I do?

I got into an accident no fault of mine. The other persons insurance company looked at my car and is now refusing to pay to have it fixed, or totaled whichever needs to happen. They said due to previous damage, that I was unaware of because when I financed the car, I was given a clean Carfax,... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Oct 19, 2017

You may have to bring a lawsuit against them to make the insurer pay for the damage. You can turn the claim in to your insurer to have the car repaired and your insurer may pursue the other company as well as your deductible.

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Q: Can i get a general dismissal release thrown out he lied to get me to sign it. based on what the car lot owner said?

He said he fixed it. He made it a worse problem and now I had no headlights. But he gave it back an I payed truck note an insurance by friday night. Court was Thursday. He repoed it Saturday stating it was him exercising his right not to sell it to me. I havent been able work lost jobs an now... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 29, 2016

Not sure what is going on here and who the person is. Suggest you contact a consumer attorney go to www.naca.net

However they won't be able to do anyhing for your financial situation immediately so you need to develop a plan to meet your needs to get to work, etc.

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Q: How to get beneficiary money from Aflac in your name (brother inlaw)? Recent husband not beneficiary!

Deceased is wife, married 3 months before death. Insurance policy names brother-inlaw beneficiary. Aflac says brother-inlaw can't have it.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 30, 2015

Not clear what's going on. Talk to a local insurance lawyer.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your...
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Q: I am in TN and am beneficiary of life insurance, do I have to give adult children any of that money

Are his children entitled to any of the life insurance money since I am listed as the only beneficiary.

Kimberly K. Schreiber
Kimberly K. Schreiber
answered on Apr 30, 2014

No, beneficiaries for life insurance and the proceeds do not go through probate. They are the sole monies of the beneficiary.

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