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Was that letter for me or just a notice of the case filed against the other driver?
answered on Aug 28, 2023
No one in this forum can comment on a letter they haven't seen. Take the document to an attorney for review. Good luck.
Traffic accident SR SUSPENSION - ACCIDENT start date says April 2006 end dates says the year 12/31/9999
answered on Aug 17, 2023
Yes. Get a new SR-22 (a form for a type of liability insurance), pay any judgment entered against you for damages occurring in the accident, and pay $100 reinstatement fee.
An officer in Addison TX wrote a crash report saying I ran a red light when there were no officers or EMT workers on the scene for 10 minutes and there are no cameras at this intersection.
answered on Aug 13, 2023
Yes. But you should not get a ticket and that opinion would not be binding in court.
answered on Aug 7, 2023
It is unclear from your question whether any claim of child abuse has been lodged, and further, whether the photo somehow includes a child whose custody is at issue. Evidence takes many forms both in civil matters and in family law cases. If a photo is properly authenticated (taken at the time... View More 
While driving on the access of a two lane road it merges to one lane but the car that was behind me started driving aggressively on the shoulder trying to go around me, speeding when their vehicle hit mine and I hit the concrete construction barrier. After the accident the other car tried to drive... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2023
Depending on the nature and extent of your bodily injuries and the amount of medical expenses you have paid or incurred, you should have no trouble finding an attorney in or near the county where the accident occurred to handle such a case. Most will handle such a case on a contingency fee. You... View More
I called the at fault insurer and they said they can’t proceed my claim because they’re investigating the insurer’s coverage issue. What does this mean? Are there any next steps?
answered on Jul 5, 2023
Insurance cancelling after the incident occurs generally does not cancel the coverage for the incident.
What the insurer means is that the insured might not have had coverage at the time of the incident. This could be sue to failure to pay premiums or other violations of the insurance policy.
My girlfriends son was out with his gf and her friend and some sort of car accident happened which resulted in his death. The two girls said that he climbed out the rear window while they were driving because they were fighting. Police believed them (although they were allowed to fill out a single... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2023
It is protected by the attorney client privilege. The paralegal is in violation of her duties and the attorney is in violation of his ethical obligations because of what the paralegal did.
Hello, when I was 16 years old I had a car accident with my brothers car, I didn't know he didn't have insurance at the time. Later on when I turned 18 years old, I got served with paper work saying there was a subrogation case against me for the accident. I was pregnant at the time and... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2023
An SR-88 is usually used to renew a judgment.
If you have 10 years of non-payment, I would not do anything.
The statute of limitations on an existing Judgment in Texas is 10 years. Unless the Judgment creditor has re-filed, or renewed, the judgment becomes dormant, and usually,... View More
I live in Texas and have an insurance from Texas as well. I was visiting my wife in Arizona and she got in accident driving my car. The insurance company asked me for proof of ownership of the vehicle I sent them a bill of sale for a full purchase date 02/08/2023 as I paid half of the price to my... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2023
I would send the insurance company a copy of your car title and registration, and ask it to reconsider.
A bill of sale can be easily falsified or manufactured, particularly if a relative is involved.
The actual certificate of title is what shows who the actual owner of a motor... View More
Was stopped behind a guy at a red light we got the green light and the Green arrow to turn left he started rolling forward then slammed on his brakes causing me to roll into the back of them there was no damage to my car mine are damaged to his back bumper he told the fireman he was okay I told the... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for almost a week and action may be needed. Yes, you were told right about the insurance end of things. Your insurance company should take care of any claim(s) for property damages or injury from the vehicle in front of you. But you... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2023
Total loss value in Texas is calculated using the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) guide to determine the listed retail value of the accident vehicle as of the date of loss.
I was pulling into my driveway when I was hit on my right side by a truck. My car is totaled. Truck had no damage. The speed limit was 45 mph and the skid marks from the accident were 70 ft at least.
answered on May 22, 2023
Take pictures of the skid marks. Put a level on the surface of the road to measure the slope.
With respect to the traffic ticket, plead not guilty and request a trial.
With respect to the car accident, turn in a claim to your insurance and make a claim against the other... View More
Can I come off of bond if I haven't been indicated in the last 9 months or my case dismissed?
answered on May 30, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This is posted under "Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Child Support." You could repost and add "Criminal Law" as a category - better chances of a reply under that heading. Good luck
My husband was in an auto accident driving his brothers truck. the insurance company ruled he was at no fault but, they are not wanting to pay the property damage. No lawyer wants the case because there was no injury. Neither insurance company's belong to my husband so we don't know how... View More
answered on May 22, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One option is to continue trying to find an attorney to handle the matter. If still no luck, another is to handle the case on your own. The problem you describe is not uncommon with property-damage-only claims, where it... View More
Someone hit my parked car outside my house, I found a piece of the car that broke off and found their car wrecked in my neighborhood, got the license plate and then got the VIN #. I gave all of the information and pictures to the police detective and they have done absolutely nothing. Except put... View More
answered on May 11, 2023
Look up the name online using the license plate number or VIN and send them a written demand for the cost to repair your car.
I was at a complete stop when a truck hit me going 70 mph. I was injured cop asked me for my license which was in the car in hidden compartment. I had been given a nug (less then a gram) of weed, a grinder and a pipe the day before. I had it in my car because I was currently staying with a friend... View More
answered on May 2, 2023
It is typical for first time drug offenders to receive probation, community service, and a small fine.
While many people think that is just a slap on the wrist, other people find it is sufficient to deter future similar criminal behavior.
If you don’t feel the punishment is right,... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2023
I don’t understand why sales tax even comes into the equation.
Your sons collision insurance should pay the fair market value of the vehicle at the time of the collision.
GAP insurance then pays the difference between what your son owes to his lender and the fair market value of... View More
I caused an accident but it was very low speed/damage. Just a couple nicks in their bumper. The person I hit wants to settle without insurance. They put in writing that if I pay them X amount, then they promise we will not go through insurance.
answered on Apr 27, 2023
You would need to get a written signed full release with all necessary language to make sure.
My car was at the repair shop due to an accident from an insurance claim. While there the fence was cut and my car along with three others had their tires stolen. I am being told to contact my insurance and file a claim so that the repair shop can pay the deductible. I do not understand why my... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2023
Most vehicle owners maintain a type of coverage called comprehensive coverage to insure their vehicle against things like theft and vandalism.
This is particularly useful when the perpetrators of theft or vandalism are unknown.
Since a repair shop or parking garage or shopping... View More
In this case other party ran a red light resulting in collision accident, but claim was denied by at fault driver insurer in that there was no witness at the scene- but never deny the fact that the other driver ran a red light!
other party claimed couldn't speak English and Police... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2023
Texas does not allow a direct action against another driver’s insurance company. Sue the other driver directly. The other driver can then demand that his insurance company defend him and indemnify him from any judgment.
Our JP courts have jurisdiction up to $20,000. If the damage to... View More
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