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answered on Jan 24, 2018

From a practical standpoint, demands are usually directed up to the policy limits. At times, a demand can be made for more but it may be impractical to do so. Sit down with your attorney and another attorney in your area to discuss the best and most sensible way to pursue your case.

Assuming the road wasn't posted no turns and there wasn't a divider it would seem the person could stop to turn.

Your problem is that if you pay any money you want to make sure you get a release of all claims.

Look at your agreement. If it says residents can only park registered vehicles that means fully registered. It's a little persnickety of them but they can tow if they want.

A lot depends on Washington law but generally, your insurance would be secondary to hers. Do you have the car listed on your policy? If not list it as a covered vehicle. In most states the person has to show you were at fault to hold you (as oppsed to your insurance) personally liable.

There are several claims you may have. For what was in the truck, for damage to the truck or trailor, for your damage (injury/medical bills/lost wages).

I suggest you contact a member of the State of Washington Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.

Your roommate is fine, nothing is going to happen to him. Make sure you (both) transfer the title when the sale is done, it can be a crime if you don't. In the meantime, respond to the ticket within 14 days or it will go to collections. If you contest or mitigate it, and get a license prior to... View More

Only if you had an agreement with them. Otheriwise, presumably you received mileage which in part would compensate you for insurance which is what should cover your damage. If you chose to not get insurance, your baby.

However you have a comp claim and should contact a member of the State... View More

Pay the damage and get a full release of all claims. You could foul things up by not having insurance or a license in which case it's unlikely--but possible--your car could be impounded if you insist on driving it.

First get court records, contact dmv see what you can do.

Second if that doesn't work contact your state legislators.

If he was hurt in the crash, contact a member of the State of Washington Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.

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answered on Sep 21, 2017

The cost to get her out (I assume you mean out of jail) is the bail amount. Check the website of the jail she is being held in and you should find the bail as it is set. If you do not have the full amount you can post 10% if you go through a bond company. Most bond companies are very efficient... View More

You can only have a bill of sale if you had in fact sold it to her on that date and that can be proven. Fooling around with dates makes you look shifty --or worse, and can cause other issues of a felony nature.

If she had insurance that should be next up. However, under most state laws if... View More

Get the policies. Get the police report. State Farm's claim is based on a "sudden emergency. " That's only good if they can show he didn't have that condition before. Even with a heart attack,the person knows it's coming, can go to the side of the road to have it.... View More

They should if you are the owner, but at this point get the car out of there--or if you have collision your car insurance will pay the tow, but tow rates go at a heavy rate regardless of whether you have an argument to make.

Your options depend on how the other person tries to charge you a ridiculous amount. If he or she is just calling you insisting that you pay them, you can pretty much ignore them for the time being.

If they attempt to sue you, you will need to do more. It also will depend on what they... View More

Forget the formula. That's bogus. If you lost an eye would 3 x the medicals be enough? No way. If you had one ER but went in as trauma and the bill was 19,000 and no follow up after, do you think they'd pay 3x19?

If your crash is serious enough to consider uninsured, you should... View More

None, but if you don't have money the gas guzzler needs to be fixed, and if the collision doesn't cover it she will be paying a lot of money on a set of wheels she doesn't own. Suggest you and or she try borrowing or renting an RV to see how you like paying for the gas, how you like... View More

Was the person your guest? Staying there? The friend should pay. Also his truck rental insurance or car insurance should pay. Look at your lease; ask them to state why you are responsible not your friend's insurance.

They should. If you were hurt you may have a claim for injuries and should contact a member of the state of Washington Assn for Justice--they give free consults. Do not give tape recorded statements until you talk to them.

Get an estimate from whoever you'd want to fix the car of what it will cost.

The driver and his doctor may have exposure if the person is a danger. If they are, the family have a moral duty to reign them in.

As far as assets, it depends on the state, if there's a spouse, etc. Can the person be sued?Any person can. Best protection is get a large policy. the... View More

Contact a member of the f Washington State Association for Justice. They give free consults. My advice--take the 1000. Only rarely are there significant amounts for loss of consortium. Yours may be a uniquely compelling case, but generally juries take the position it's for better or worse,... View More