I was in an auto accident 7/5/19 by someone who has Alliance United car insurance. They have 798 reviews on Yelp with 1 star. They totaled my 06 Acura TL that had little damage to its front end. The guy policy limit was $5000 and my car value was $7,800. I decided not to sue and told them to send... View More 
answered on Sep 4, 2019
To determine if your car is a Total Loss, you must follow the Total Loss Formula.
Total Loss Formula (in California) is Cost of Repairs + Salvage Value ≥ Actual Cash Value.
Salvage value is typically 25% of the Actual Cash Value (but each insurance company uses its own percentage,... View More
After a year long investigation in which we gave them everything they asked for.... They denied the claim.
answered on Jul 23, 2019
If the claim was for personal injuries (like uninsured motorist), many attorneys will take such a case on contingency. That means they get paid a percentage of what you get from the insurance company. If the claim is for property, it is more likely you will have to hire an attorney on an hourly... View More
I have a desire to appear by either telephone or by remote or electronic means for a deposition
The judge doesn’t seem to have a problem with it, since I can get a recommendation from my clinical treating therapist or get ADA accomodations.
The representing attorney said it was... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2019
more info needed.
you need to ask this in a Workers Comp forum...this is a PI forum.
most WC lawyers will give you a free consultation and if you are in the middle of a claim and do not have a lawyer..........shame on you.
answered on Jun 5, 2019
It's possible part of your question was inadvertently left off. An attorney would need additional information about the scope of the matter and state laws you mention on which you are contemplating an appeal. You could try reposting.
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 18, 2019
Lack of insurance has nothing to do with who is at fault. If the other party is at fault, lack of insurance will only affect your ability to recover pain and suffering damages if you pursue a personal injury claim. You will only be able to recover economic damages (medical expenses, property... View More
This young guy hit my car CLEARLY at fault & admitted it. the insurance paper showed his policy had expired He told me that he would talk to his mother to get my car fixed. His mom is an insurance agent. the calls that were supposedly from a claim adjuster were not the # was from his moms... View More
answered on May 18, 2019
Unclear if you are injured from a collision or just want property damage repaired. The remedy for establishing who is at fault in a collision is a lawsuit. If you want your property damage repaired, file in Small Claims. Bring photos of the damage, and of the scene. Bring copies of the... View More
Drive told Insurance that I hit his car while he was parked, I have witnesses that say otherwise, only thing is I have no bike insurance for bike nor a bike license, as I've owned it for a month, does this hurt me or what would happen?
In Barstow, California
answered on May 13, 2019
If you are hurt, contact a personal injury attorney to pursue a claim on your behalf. Since you were uninsured, you can only recover your economic damages - no pain and suffering.
If you have property damage only, file suit in Small Claims court. Bring your witnesses and... View More
Are Insurance contract, that state "all provisions of this contract amend to conform with statues of the state", and used an exclusions of "actual or beneficial ownership" to deny coverage, changed under cal statuary laws that define the transfer of the actual or beneficial... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2019
No one can answer without reading the policy, knowing the facts underlying the claim, and reading the declination letter from the insurer. However, "actual ownership" under the meaning of the policy is probably the meaning set forth in Vehicle Code 5600(a).
A beneficial owner is... View More
My 18 yr old niece got in an Accident and was found at fault. She had no insurance and no DL at the time. she took no photos and cant rember the Accident because she lost consciousness and suffered a concution, one of the other drivers also did not have insurance and got an lawer and she recived a... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2019
If she was at fault like you say then you really need to find out how much damage was done to the other car and find out if anyone was hurt. That will determine her financial liability. The fact that the other party got an attorney means the other person most likely was injured. If the other party... View More
What happens if someone gets hurt on it?
answered on Nov 16, 2018
Unless there is a loan or mortgage on the property (or some other contract) which requires insurance, there is usually no legal requirement to have insurance. If a land owner does not have insurance, they are responsible for the risks associated with ownership. One such risk is the risk of being... View More
this transaction was in 2012. what do i need to show that i do not own that car?
answered on Nov 14, 2018
You should have filed a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability with DMV when you traded in the vehicle. https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/nrl/welcome
However, the question is not what you need to prove that you don't own the car, but what the insurer/plaintiff needs... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2018
The California Department of Insurance oversees the insurance industry in your state. It has counterparts in other states.
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 10, 2018
I don’t practice in California, but your question hasn’t been picked up in four weeks. A fundamental reason for purchasing insurance is so that the carrier will defend you against claims by parties alleging that they have been harmed by you. A consultation with an attorney in your state should... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2018
You have not explained what is going on, nor what you want to be answered.
answered on Jun 15, 2018
It depends on the language of the policy. You would have to read it, or have an attorney read it. This is a very poor idea. Please reach out to a mental health counselor, your pastor/priest, and/or family members. Suicide causes immense pain for your loved ones.... View More
I'm traveling through from ga and I bought a van out of Los Angeles planning to sell it for money. I got pulled over in it like a week later and received a citation for no insurance. It wasnt registered but they didn't say anything about that. A couple of days later it got sold. They want... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2018
though more info is need.................as a rule jurisdiction lies with the location of the act.
this is the same problem OJ had with his vegas arrest.
he wanted case back in LA but no dice and his custody was there too and not in Calif
answered on Apr 24, 2018
more info is needed
you do not do.....your lawyer does.
either a private lawyer or a public defender.
share your reasoning for wanting to change jurisdiction.
however, jurisdiction lies with the location of the crime........not your residence...........OJ had the... View More
- we're unsure at what point in the process we should hire an attorney.
answered on Apr 13, 2018
If you have liability insurance, talk to your insurer about it. They will probably not assign you an attorney until a lawsuit is filed, but should be advising you. If you do not have insurance, you should retain an attorney immediately. Mistakes made early in the process can really come back to... View More
as i understand, this is an "owner's type" of SR-22 and my insurance company doesn't give out operator's designations. if my parents give me permission to drive their car and im not EXCLUDED on their ins policy as being barred from driving - could i get in trouble with the... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2018
If you live with your parents you should be a named insured to operate their vehicles. Check with your parent's agent to confirm coverage for you if/when you drive.
My attorney contacted me on the 26th of January stating we settled and they would be sending out a couple of release forms for me to sign and yet almost 3 weeks later, still nothing. Is this normal?
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answered on Feb 14, 2018
Once a case is settled, it may take several weeks to even a few months to get all of the paperwork signed and the bills / liens resolved. If there are no medical bills and there are no medical or other liens, the process can go a bit quicker. Also, the insurance company typically sends over the... View More
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