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My friend was involved in a head-on car accident in August 2003 and was charged with a DUI, which later changed to Vehicle Assault DUI at the hospital. The case went under investigation, and we were waiting for blood sample results from the state, which took over a year. Despite the case supposedly... View More 
answered on Mar 24, 2025
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
I do not have umbrella coverage and I am about to retire.
answered on Feb 3, 2025
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 was rear-ended while driving, and my former attorney represented both me (the driver) and a passenger. I repeatedly raised concerns about the passenger’s fraudulent claims, but my attorney ignored them and continued representing her, creating a significant conflict of interest and a breakdown... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2025
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
I am an international student who only kept Chinese driver licence, driving my friend's car which had not renewed its insurance. I collided with another car at an intersection when I tried to make a turn. What penality is going to give to me and my friend?
answered on Jan 29, 2025
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
No citations, no police. The driver of the car was driving without a valid DL. I am told he has an out of state license but he did not have it on his person. The owner was in the passenger seat and was not carrying a license either but does have one in good standing. The MVC happened this past... View More
answered on Dec 25, 2024
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
No citations, no police, no insuance. The driver of the car has no valid DL nor insurance. The owner was in the passenger seat and was not carrying license. And, i dont think the car is presently insured, possibly no title and unknown about registration. This happened this past weekend. What court... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2025
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
No citations, no police, no insuance. The driver of the car has no valid DL nor insurance. The owner was in the passenger seat and was not carrying license. And, i dont think the car is presently insured, possibly no title and unknown about registration. This happened this past weekend. What court... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2024
You need a Personal Injury lawyer, not a traffic lawyer.
on October the 8th i ended up rear ending someone in an accident, i filed a claim with my insurance & was determined to be at fault. Now my insurance knows about the traffic infraction i received then from the police report. Which i am contesting with my traffic ticket attorney. So anyways, im... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2024
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
I was in a car accident. I was hit from behind. I was in traffic, stopped in the HOV lane and was rear ended. I had my daughter in the car which is why I was able to be in the HOV lane. The person who hit me was not paying attention and slammed into the back of me. He did not have insurance, it was... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
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
Guy on a lime scooter wasn’t watching, & grazed my front bumper going left to right as I came to the parking lot exit. He kept on going which to me indicates he wasn’t injured. There’s only a small scrape on my bumper I’m not even sure was from his scooter. I’m not interested in... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2024
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
I had my mother's van and I had her keys. While in wa state my ex was driving and a car hit us. He kept going and didn't stop because he had no license. The police called my mother and told her she had to report it stolen or she'd be in trouble. Do she said it was stolen. I was taken... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2024
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.
The surgery for my hand cost over $40,000 and my PIP only covers me for $10,000. We are under the same insurance policy.
Am i able to sue my husband's insurance for my medical bills?
Will this affect my husband negatively, and if so, how?
answered on Aug 2, 2024
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
answered on Aug 5, 2024
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
answered on Jul 1, 2024
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
I have a suspended license. Today I was in an accident where the other driver was at fault.
Does my licence status release them from liability?
answered on May 9, 2024
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
answered on Apr 30, 2024
Not at all. The worst that can happen is you get a ticket, and if the citation wasn't given at the scene, I wouldn't expect one.
The 22 year old passenger in the passenger rear seat did not want to put his belt on, and caused damage to the front passenger, and me the driver, upon collision. I am now being sent invoices from two of the passengers insurance companies that I am to pay for the ambulance fees, in the amount of... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2024
Hopefully you had insurance. Turn this over to your insurance. You may also want to hire your own attorney to oversee that the insurance company is protecting your interests.
If you had no insurance, hire your own attorney right away.
They said they saw the whole thing (accident) & it wasn't my fault cuz I was in the roundabout first. I didn't get a ticket that day, just a "receipt of information" for insurance. Then after the weekend they said they had dashcam footage that showed it was my fault&... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2023
The first thing to keep in mind is you have 33 days from the date of mailing of the ticket to you (look at the postmark on the envelope in which the ticket was mailed) to respond to the court. You will have to contact the WSP to obtain a copy of the dashcam recording so you can review it. But you... View More
My son and I were involved in an incident that involved vehicular assault to our bodies (not in another motor vehicle “ and the person fled the scene and is uninsured with a suspended license. I went to the hospital for the injuries I sustained and I’m in severe pain.
answered on Nov 8, 2023
Yes you can.
You might have uninsured motorist coverage. Also, you can sue the at-fault driver.
I have several fractures in my pelvis, knew, and ribs. I am not steady mobile and had to turn down two new job employment opportunities. I am looking to have the lady how ran me over cover my medical expencies
answered on Oct 8, 2023
I am extremely sorry for your circumstances.
Typically, if you have health insurance, that will be your first source to pay medical bills and ensure access to the continuing care that you need. Then, as part of your claim for personal injuries, you will seek reimbursement for these... View More
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