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answered on Jul 4, 2025

You can move in your infraction hearing to admit the body-worn camera video as evidence and to strike any portions of the officer’s report or testimony that directly conflict with what the video shows.

At your prehearing conference or by written motion under the Rules of Municipal Court... View More

You will want to contact a criminal defense attorney in your area for a private consultation. Pre-charge representation can sometimes result in a better outcome. From what you have described, it is much more likely than not that charges will be filed. Best of luck in your search.

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answered on May 8, 2025

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Navigating liability after a car accident while performing job duties can be complex, especially when the employer has declared bankruptcy. Here's an overview based on Washington State law:

1. Employer Liability Under Vicarious Liability... View More

There is no reason to delay. The determination of insurance coverage for the other driver could take a while. Also, people running from the police are more likely than average to not have any insurance. You should get your car repaired under your collision coverage. Since it wasn't your fault,... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

You're right to ask questions—rear-end accidents often seem straightforward, but there are important details in your daughter’s case that could shift how fault is viewed. Normally, the driver who rear-ends another vehicle is presumed at fault because they are expected to maintain a safe... View More

2003? Or 2023?

I would have a lawyer handle it if I were the friend. You want them to be able to investigate and find out where the case is, but not in any kind of way that might make his situation worse. It's certainly possible that sample is still at the lab for testing, or that the... View More

Filing for bankruptcy relief is a major step, and you need to confer with an experienced lawyer. with full facts of your financial condition to your lawyer in advance of that conference.

Do that as soon as you can, as the best lawyer help is BEFORE any more happens.

On top of your... View More

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident and your attorney's behavior. I share your concerns, as you laid them out.

The Washington State Bar Association is very good about helping clients resolve problems with their attorneys. They offer at least two types of help - one is... View More

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It would depend on the judgment and discretion of the traffic safety officer responding to the accident. Without knowing more details, there could be violations involving the license issue and possibly... View More

First off, if either the driver or the owner of the vehicle in which you were a passenger has automobile insurance, ask them for a copy of their insurance card, and file a claim with their insurance company. If neither has insurance, contact your OWN insurance - auto or homeowners may cover you in... View More

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry about your accident. The questions you raise are valid ones, and they show good analysis. The last question you pose may be the most practical one, in terms of whether there are competent... View More

You need a Personal Injury lawyer, not a traffic lawyer.

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There are attorneys who handle insurance-related litigation. It sounds like you already have an attorney handling ticket-related aspects of the matter. In terms the insurance premium issues, it's worth... View More

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to speak with a local attorney in Washington who handles such matters, the short answer is, "yes, you could sue." However, you may want to consider learning about the UM (uninsured... View More

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If any video surveillance footage is available for the parking lot exit, you could request copies. You could photograph the superficial damage on your own vehicle. You could discuss in further detail with a... View More

Sorry to hear. You will want to contact an attorney in the St. Paul area, as Minnesota has jurisdiction and their laws will apply. Best of luck in your search.

Use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for car accident or injury lawyers in your area---call a few of them and ask if they provide free consultations---for the ones who do, meet with 1 or 2 (or as many as you like) of the lawyers to discuss the specifics of your situation and how best to... View More

You or your attorney might name both parties in a lawsuit, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you will have a double recovery. The company that operates the truck would ordinarily be accountable for injuries/damages arising from the actions of their employee in the course of their... View More

A Washington criminal defense attorney could advise best, if you need to discuss any charges. Your question probably remained open because car accident attorneys (the chosen category) deal more with civil damages (money for injuries or vehicle damage). You could reach out to criminal defense... View More

A Washington attorney should advise as to specifics of how suspended license affects claimant's rights. In general, the other side could still be considered liable as a general rule. However, different jurisdictions could limit the scope of damages recoverable - that's where a local... View More