Yes, even if police found the bicyclist at fault, they can still sue. In Arizona, comparative fault lets someone recover partial damages even when mostly responsible.

Your insurer’s payment of medical bills doesn’t mean you’re legally liable, it’s a routine claims decision. Ask... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2025

In the state of Arizona, the estate of a decedent killed by a negligent driver, and the surviving beneficiaries, may bring a lawsuit against the at-fault driver. If you are one of the beneficiaries, you may be entitled to share in any settlement recovery, provided there is a source of insurance... View More

The police department usually sends a written notice of impoundment to the registered owner (if the owner was not present) — Usually within 24 hours, or a few business days. A.R.S. § 28‑3512.

As the owner you typically have the right to request a post-storage hearing or impound... View More

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answered on Sep 3, 2025

Your fiancé should speak with a lawyer. Most likely she has either been charged (with an upcoming court date) or will later receive a summons and be charged with a DUI pending blood results. Officers frequently have body camera video activated during criminal investigations including DUI so... View More

I'm sorry about your accident and the compounding of your aggravation to have money go toward medical bills. Unfortunately, this is common - it could depend on state insurance laws and the insurance coverage that handled medical treatment (depending on the state - PIP, MedPay, private health... View More

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost two weeks. Your concerns are valid. Unfortunately, if a vehicle is used for activities that are excluded from coverage under the policy, that could leave you "out in the cold," and personally exposed to any... View More

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answered on Jul 21, 2025

You should consult a lawyer given this situation. Most offer free consultations. The quick answer is no, you will most likely not be getting any jail time for a class 3 misdemeanor. The bigger issue is that there are multiple crimes all in one that could have bigger punishments that might get you... View More

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answered on May 12, 2025

From the criminal side, you can continue to file police reports about this incident. That is the only way to get the police involved. The police can then start an investigation, if they have not already. However, if the police run into a dead-end then it is likely they will close the investigation... View More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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answered on Nov 6, 2025

It can feel unsettling to receive a check from an insurance company when you never agreed to a settlement. In many cases, insurers issue checks based on their internal damage estimate, but that doesn’t mean you’ve accepted the amount or that your claim is closed—unless you cash the check. If... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

It’s important to act quickly when you receive notice of a lawsuit, even if you believe the other driver was at fault. Since you have liability insurance, you should immediately contact your insurance company and provide them with a copy of the lawsuit and any related documents. Your insurer has... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

It sounds like you’re dealing with a very complex and serious situation involving your insurance company’s handling of claims and settlements. In Arizona, insurance companies have a legal duty to act in **good faith**, meaning they must protect your interests, communicate honestly, and handle... View More

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answered on Oct 11, 2025

I think your best bet is to retain an attorney to the contact various law-enforcement agencies involved in order to find out exactly where your car is and what it’s being held for.