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Pulling in2 a subshop i heard a huge noise under my car!inside i was told a light pole was bing removed,but not completely done!i wondered why the area was not coned off or blocked off & no signs,etc.it did 2800 dollars in damage & i think they were at fault 4 leaving it unmarked/blocked off!
answered on May 22, 2018
Photo the area befrore it's too late, get damage estimates, send them to the subshop, ask for their insurance information, if they direct you to whoever was doing the lightpole, repeat. If necessary take them to small claims.
If you have collision, run it through that and let them go... View More 
It take once the demand is sent to the adjustor and does an attorney normally estimate what your case may be worth
answered on Apr 4, 2018
An attorney will look at what is in the medical records, what language is used to describe your injury--"moderate" vs."signifcant," "traumatic,"vs "degenerative" etc. They will then based on their experience chose a value that is high but not out of the... View More
I was hit when the other person failed to stop at the stop sign causing personal injury and damages to my vehicle.
answered on Mar 28, 2018
Yes, but you should contact a member of the Alabama Assn for Justice --they give free consults.
Car had liability but cheap insurance company will not cover.
answered on Mar 18, 2018
Yes you could file a claim against the driver and the owner of the car that caused your injury and damage to your vehicle.
I was driving behind an 18 wheeler when their part came off and caused me to have a accident. I didn’t get hurt but their insurance company only wants to pay 95% of my totaled car.
answered on Mar 9, 2018
Depends on why--maybe they deducted for "prior damage?" ask for the "valuation sheet"--which explains how they got there.
If you have injuries you need to contact a member of the Ala.Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
She let me borrow her car and someone stole and totaled it. I did a police report and they have footage and now she is cool with the person and says that she is taking me to court if I do not pay her for her car even though I did not do i and the guy you spoke to admitted to it and they are now... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2018
Whoa! you have five issues here.
On the car--she sues you , you file claim against the thief/driver--called a third party action.
You don't owe her assuming he stole vehicle.
On the others, you have funds go to a joint account, technically an argument can be made that... View More
And when I get ready to drive out a person comes down in the other lane and we hit each other. Am I in the wrong or her?
answered on Mar 5, 2018
In addition to my answer to the other question, you are controlled by a stop sign. The duty of someone at a stop sign is not to proceed unless it is safe.the Gent telling you to go was only doing that for his lane, not for all lanes--neither he--nor the lady--know your destination other than you... View More
A lady came down the lane farthest from me and we ran into each other. Am I wrong or her?
answered on Mar 5, 2018
Depends who was where when. You may have some liability if instead of pulling to the nearest lane you went directly to the farthest lane when, presumably, your vision was obscured.
My truck was totaled and off the road by at least two feet. No report was filed as there was no need. I left a note on my windshield saying that I will be back the following morning to have it towed back to my home which happens to be over two hours away in Brandon, MS.
I called the... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
Contact your local AAA they may tell you. You leave it you pay for it as you waited 7 hours to tell the sheriff.
This year I rented a Uhaul pick up truck Jan 15. The next morning I left to go work a 100 miles from home and I called customermer service to report the truck wasn't operating correctly, it was running or coming to complete stop like it should. They sent out a mechanic to check out the truck... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2018
I am sorry to hear that this happened to you. It is possible that U-haul has liability. You may be covered by an insurance policy you carry on a personal vehicle. Contact an attorney that handles personal injury cases in your area. They will be able to look into your specific situation. While you... View More
Lets start from the beginning. My best friend was driving a motorcycle that was in my name. A guy ran a red light while he was turning and the bike was totaled. Now the towing company that fetched the wrecked bike is now informing me that they will charge me roughly 1000 dollars in cash in order to... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
Towing is a racket. Find out what they are charging you for. See if your motorcycle insurance will pay it. Send the bill to the guy who ran the red's insurance. They don't pay, contact a member of the Ala Assn for Justice--they give free consults. Look for one who handles "bad faith... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2017
If they knew through carfax or similar, yes. Depends what the damage is and how the title is set up.
I was at an intersection. The light had just turned green. I waited for the man to go straight so I could turn left. The light was turning yellow so I went. He hit me on my passenger side. I just bought the car didn't have insurance and didn't want to get police involved. I was scared and... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2017
"I waited" sounds like you decided to let him go then you changed your mind. Sounds like it's on you.If you pay him get a release of all claims.
answered on Oct 13, 2017
Are you asking if the state can garnish the award for past due child support? Yes.
The lights would be used while stopped on the side of public roads as caution lights
answered on Sep 19, 2017
If they are used to mark a stopped vehicle, should be OK but the strobes may be distracting. Orange triangles lit or reflective may be more acceptable.
i hit someone from the back just a tad bit it was a small dent and we waited for the cops because he called they never showed up so he suggested going to a nearby car shop to get an estimate on the price of fixing the damage he then got angry because i wouldn't let him take a pic of me when i... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2017
Nothing under most circumstances. However if you don't report it to your insurance,he has a right to have you pay to his estimate unless you want to end up in court. If you pay put on the check 'release of all claims from accident of _____"(date), and get a release but make it... View More
wrong way is quoted because the parking lot has dual arrows showing that the lane was to be shared. I was not speeding going about 5mph and have a witness who was in the vehicle with me. The person who hit me is saying it is my fault and we may go to court. What is your view on the whole situation?
answered on Aug 8, 2017
if the street is technically the wrong way and you were traveling the wrong way, then you would be at fault because, but for your negligence in turning on the street going the wrong way, they would not have backed into you. if the street was not a wrong way since your question seems to imply that... View More
Filed chapter 7 with my husband. Bc debt was so high. Way way over income as I still can't work. Cigna has sub. Lien for 30000.00. I have no assets. We are barely surviving. Will I receive any of the settlement. The put 15000.00 for wildcard exemption. Just curious
answered on Aug 8, 2017
You didn't ask but I assume you got on social security disability for at least the period after the crash through the year after your amputation. You might see if your lawyer can bring a crashworthiness case. However, with bankruptcy you don't have enough to go 'round so I doubt if... View More
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