In this instance, the at fault driver is responsible for the non-at fault driver's damages. The 19 year old (as opposed to a minor) is deemed to have capacity to be responsible for his actions.
Also, what happens if the vehicle does not belong to that driver?
You have several possible claims against three possible defendants. Realistically, your recovery is likely limited by the amount of insurance that is available. I'll break down each of your possible claims, but you probably only care about the practical advice so I'll start there.... Read more »
Can you dismiss the attorney after contract have been signed
You should discuss with your attorney the reasons he wants you to accept and the pros and cons of not accepting at this time. If, after speaking with your attorney, you are dissatisfied with his representation, then give look for another attorney.
The city has a $100,000 cap but my bills are well over that amount. Can I pursue punative damages and ask for pain and suffering?
An attorney who practices in the applicable jurisdiction could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear if this in Georgia or Alabama, as both appear in your question. Try to arrange a consult with an attorney in the jurisdiction where this took place.... Read more »
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to speak with an Alabama attorney for meaningful guidance, an accidental dent does not usually amount to being a crime in most places. Unless an accident involved intoxication, recklessness,... Read more »
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. As a general matter nationwide, statutes do not generally include any particular figure for cars overtaken. Most statutes pertaining to left lane violations tend to be phrased "a" vehicle or... Read more »
She pulled out in front of someone. Neither had injuries. Both cars totaled. What consequences do I face myself?
1) you will owe the other person for at least their car; if their insurance pays for it you owe their insurance
2) Both of you could be ticketed, possible license suspension in some states.
You need to contact an attorney who handles traffic violations in the county where it happened.
And no police report was made. Im not sure if the other person has insurance or not. The only damge was a broken tailight cover on his car. He said he got an estimate on the damage and asked me who he needed to contact. I told him my insurance company. I also texted him and asked him who he has... Read more »
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to discuss meaningfully with a local attorney, the next thing that happens would probably be your insurance carrier contacting you to verify the other driver's claim. If the other driver was... Read more »
The driver had already tried to pass once and backed out because the road was that bad and then a mile or 2 later tried again. As he passed the wave of slush and ice caused me and the car in front to have to completely stop because we couldn't see and my driver side window got busted. I... Read more »
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter in many jurisdictions, you probably would. Check with the Small Claims Court, either through its online resources or contacting an administrative person at the courthouse as to the types of cases... Read more »
I have my own insurance but my brother not covered.
An Alabama attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for five weeks. Most motor vehicle accidents do not involve criminal charges or arrest. They are usually treated as civil matters where the parties sue for monetary damages. That's a general premise nationwide. If you want a... Read more »
Why did my insurance then go up
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. As a GENERAL matter NATIONWIDE, one doesn't need to be charged in connection with an accident for it to be used by an insurance carrier to raise premiums. Most accidents are civil matters - charges are generally... Read more »
I would like to probate the lawsuit since he left no will and testament
An Alabama attorney could answer best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for the loss of your father. If the case was placed into suit, you could look into whether it appears in any of the online resources of uniform court systems. Nationwide, more and more court systems have... Read more »
All courthouses have access to the state filing system known as Alacourt. They are free to look information on. You can use this system to find the lawsuit in Alabama.
The person Im suing hasn't did there deposition and I wanted to know could they wait until next year to do theirs, or is it a time frame for them to do theirs. My deposition was held four months ago.
Good question. With the current Covid-19 issues, many things are delayed. Your delays could be the result of coronavirus issues. But, I'll answer the question as if times are normal.
I've seen many lawyers frustrated by issues scheduling the other party's deposition. One of... Read more »
Tomorrow the police was not called what do i do
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. From what you describe, you exchanged information with the other vehicle owner, and they initially decided it wasn't worth doing anything about. They later decided they wanted to handle the claim through... Read more »
Yes as long as one of you know it’s being recorded. But a third party can’t record a conversation between two people when they are not a party to the conversation.
Wrecked the car but didnt hit anyone else. She is threatening to press charges against him if he doesn't buy her another car by end of the week. The wreck just happened last night. Can she do that?
No, under the facts as you have given them she cannot do that. On the other hand, if it turns out he did NOT have her permission, then she can, but it won't get her anything since he will then have to be spending money on a criminal defense attorney.
But beyond that, and there's... Read more »
I was rear ended in a car accident at 36 weeks pregnant. I sustained a bruised placenta , and was put on bed rest for the remainder of my pregnancy. I also spent 3 days in the hospital being monitored and almost went into labor twice . This was in October 2019 . I have a lawyer and I am currently... Read more »
Based on your description of the facts of the crash, liability does not sound like it is in dispute. If liability is in dispute, it can influence the value of a case. As for the settlement amount, there are many factors that go into the (1) settlement value and (2) potential trial value of any... Read more »
The other drive told me today its 2500 to fix his car. I told him no because the police wasn't called and my phone was died he refuse to call on his phone, my question do i still have to pay for his car after he refuse to call and make a police report, I told him I will pay the $500 so... Read more »
It's your decision, but the fact that there was not a police report does not mean he cannot turn around and sue you. The bottom line is that you really don't know what the other side will choose to do - try to renegotiate, accept your offer, walk away and forget about it, or sue you. No... Read more »
The insurance company gave an offer of 21,000 and he called me and said I would pocket 6000.00 that’s a big chunk of money when his fee stated 40% plus other chargers like copies, phone calls ect.
Read your contract. It probably says, expenses are to be reimbursed first and then he gets his 40 percent. And depending on how much his expenses were, you could end up with the amount he is telling you. Filing fees alone in civil cases are around 500-1000.
Then there are medical records to... Read more »
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