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I was involved in a car accident while turning left, and an oncoming car clipped me. As a result, three cars were damaged. I've reported my side of the story to my insurance company. My concern is whether I can be sued if my car insurance coverages are not enough to cover all the damages. What... View More 
answered on Apr 4, 2025
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm afraid you could, but don't lose sleep over it - just be attentive to it. Your attorney assigned by your insurance carrier will probably warn you of this possibility and carry out the standard notices to... View More
My son and I were involved in a vehicle collision where the other driver turned left in front of us on a blinking yellow light. Initially, our insurance placed fault on my son due to a ticket and one witness statement. We fought the ticket in court, and the judge found the witness statement... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2025
It appears that the court's reversal on the issue of legal liability was correctly decided in your favor. California Vehicle Code Section 21801(a) provides that oncoming traffic in a left-turn scenario has the right of way. An exception would be if the vehicle driving straight through the... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2025
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on several factors. If you handle it as a first-party claim through your carrier, things could move quickly. There would likely be deductibles involved. If you handled it through the carrier of the... View More
Driver behind me didn't allow assured clear distance. Are they at fault, or only the car who hit them responsible?
answered on Jan 17, 2025
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In most situations, only the vehicle in the rear that struck the vehicle behind you would be liable, unless the other vehicle was right up your tailpipe. The rearmost vehicle was the proximate cause of the... View More
We're trying to decide if it's time to take the keys from my 94-year-old father-in-law. His car has auto brake and notifies him if he wanders out of his lane. But, his mind is not the sharpest.
answered on Nov 22, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In general, a POA would give you authority to handle certain activities (banking, administration, etc.) for your father-in-law, as outlined in the POA. In most cases, that should not lead to liability. One would... View More
He is 18, the police did not give him a ticket for no license and they did not want to change the police report
answered on Jun 2, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You have probably been in touch with your insurance carrier. If the accident involved damages or injuries to another vehicle and its occupants, your carrier should be placed on notice of the accident. That would... View More
Block traffic and their hazard lights are on, and I crash into them t-boning them, who's fault is it. 3 Lane road with a break in the median she's in the 3rd lane and I'm in the 1st lane the only safe place to pull over is in the median break. Her hazard lights were on as soon as she... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's possible liability could be apportioned between both of you, depending on how the accident is evaluated by the insurance company investigator. If they didn't have insurance, check the terms of your UM... View More
I was driving carefully, with distance. I used the breaks and was not enough to avoid bumping into the car in front of me. The collision was minor and there was not apparent damages made.
It's my first ticket and I've been driving for 10 years now.
answered on Dec 21, 2023
If you want to mitigate the impact of the charges (whch you should) then you should hire a lawyer to represent you on this. Also, in many jurisdictions, one of the reasons you hire a lawyer is for the lawyer to appear in court on your behalf so that you do not have to take off from work to appear... View More
My car was recently totaled, I was provide a rental for 5 days. I didn't have enough time to find a new vehicle. I may have to extend the current rental car today so i can find transportation to work again. Can I recover any and all transportation fees associated later in getting a new car.... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you are able to extend the rental, that's the safest and most conventional way to cut your losses with regard to trying to find a replacement vehicle. It is usually covered in the policy, subject to claim... View More
During a monsoon, 2 trees fell, 1 on my trunk and the other in front of my car creating a collision. It was if I ran into a brick-wall. The car ins company acknowledged this as a 'catastrophic event' and paid under comprehensive cov: $4,590 for vehicle damage and $840 for rental. They... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This might be difficult to get a definitive response for in a public Q & A forum. If you reached out to attorneys in your state, they would likely ask to review the policy thoroughly before advising on whether the... View More
During a monsoon, 2 trees fell, one on my trunk and the other in front of my car creating a collision. It was if I ran into a brick-wall. The car ins company acknowledged this as a 'catastrophic event' and paid under comprehensive cov: $4,590 for vehicle damage and $840 for rental. They... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. Your injuries sound serious and I hope you are recovering.
This could be something difficult for attorneys to offer a quick short answer to. It could depend on your policy.... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. In virtually all states across the nation, the basic rule is that clients are free to change attorneys, and vice-versa, attorneys are free to withdraw from representing clients (with a few exceptions requiring court... View More
i was recently in a car accident in az . ended up running through a red light and the other guy was making a left hand turn at the same time. although i believe if i didnt have to slam on the breaks i would have made the light even though i should have probably slowed down and stopped i am not... View More
answered on May 26, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney on V&TLs, the statute should be continuously enforced if it became law. Good luck
I had no idea why he was blocking me so i panicked but i backed up then he would back up 3 different times finally i got thru and just went home. Can he get charged with something
answered on May 4, 2024
A skilled criminal defense attorney could work to have the case dismissed or found not guilty.
My truck was stolen and reported and the guy caught and arrested after crashing my truck.
As I read ARS-28-3512C I'm not responsible for the tow, storage charges, etc. The driver is responsible. Additionally, they can't refuse to release my truck for non payment by the responsible... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
Based on the Arizona Revised Statutes you referenced, it does appear you are correct that the law states the owner of a stolen vehicle cannot be held responsible for the towing and storage fees associated with recovery of their stolen vehicle.
Here are a few suggestions on how to get law... View More
The person claims injury, there was no police report
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answered on Aug 11, 2023
If you've received a letter from an attorney regarding an alleged car accident you weren't involved in, take immediate action. Carefully review the letter, gather information, and consult your attorney for guidance. Keep records of all communication and avoid admitting liability. Inform... View More
I am the registered owner of a vehicle that was involved in a road rage incident. At some point there was damage to both vehicles and no known injuries reported and there were no known witnesses to the incident. The other drivers insurance company has denied the claim. My insurance company is... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2023
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general matter, the person on the DMV registration can be named in the lawsuit, not for their actions, but as the insured owner of the vehicle. Good luck
My vehicle was being towed by someone with a chain. They were drinking and speeding and ran off he road into a tree. My car went right up underneath his and both were totaled. He is trying to say that my vehicle technically rear ended his because we are in Arizona
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answered on Jul 3, 2023
If your friend made significant changes to your car without your permission, it could be considered unauthorized tampering or conversion of your property.
My daughter now is afraid to drive because she fears big trucks next to her.
answered on Jun 29, 2023
To maximize what she will get, and to get care, Consult with experienced attorneys in the state where this occurred.
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