Your current state is Virginia
If you planned to work for doordash and food delivery gigs in ny as an llc . What's better in terms of protection ?
1- To open an llc in an other state like Wyoming , do you need to regester it as a forirgn llc in ny and every other state you work as a dasher ?
2- if you... Read more »
answered on Jun 6, 2023
Really depends from what you are seeking protection, e.g. personal injury liability, taxes, business debts, etc. Although an LLC will protect you from your business obligations, the mere existence of an LLC will not shield you from all personal liability in the event you injure someone in the... Read more »
My car was hit while I was parked in a parking lot, not in the car, resulting in it being damaged. Other party left a note and I made a claim on their insurance the same day. Other party’s insurance claimed fault for the accident, and once I took it to a shop, they totaled my car out. I... Read more »
answered on Jun 5, 2023
If you have collision coverage, make a claim on your own insurance and stop dealing with the other driver's insurer. Your insurer will total the car, pay you the fair market value, and then get the money back from the other driver's insurers including the deductible.
If you do... Read more »
My car was hit while I was parked in a parking lot, not in the car, resulting in it being damaged. Other party left a note and I made a claim on their insurance the same day. Other party’s insurance claimed fault for the accident, and once I took it to a shop, they totaled my car out. I... Read more »
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answered on Jun 6, 2023
In situations where your car is deemed a total loss by the at-fault party's insurance company, it is not typical for them to deduct an amount for "excessive damage" from your settlement if you were not at fault in the accident. Generally, the at-fault party's insurance should... Read more »
I never got car fixed and since left my insurance. The guy insurance sent notice they paid me. It went.to my insurance. My insurance took deductible out and sent me a check. They had no business doing that. What should I do
answered on Jun 4, 2023
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If they won't pay full damages that you can legitimately prove, one option is to go to court. You could consider taking the matter to court on your own or trying to arrange a free initial consult with attorney to... Read more »
Car, because I’m being told that they won’t cover any damages or repairs for my vehicle even tho their policy holder was at fault….
answered on Jun 4, 2023
If everything you said was accurate, then the answer to your question would be “yes.” Insurers don’t deny claims as you have described. Either it contends you are at fault, or disputes the amount of damage, or claims that it didn’t insure the car or the driver. Have an attorney review... Read more »
Shouldn’t liability cover the damages
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answered on Jun 3, 2023
I understand your confusion. Liability insurance typically covers damages or injuries caused to other parties involved in an accident for which you are found legally responsible. It does not typically cover the cost of repairing your own vehicle. Collision insurance, on the other hand, is designed... Read more »
car hit me while i was about to turn left on a street.. the light was yellow in my view.. while i was turning then a truck hit me.. i had no injuries and yet the car that hit me left in a stretcher.. and i was in a u haul moving truck and the other driver also had truck like a ford.. police took... Read more »
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answered on Jun 3, 2023
In a situation where you have been involved in an accident and there is a dispute about fault, it's essential to consult with an attorney who specializes in personal injury or car accident cases. They will be able to provide you with specific advice based on the details of your case and the... Read more »
Shouldn’t liability cover the damages
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answered on Jun 3, 2023
Liability insurance typically covers damages to the other party involved in an accident if you are found responsible for the incident. It does not cover the damages to your own vehicle. Collision insurance, on the other hand, is designed to cover the damages to your own vehicle in the event of a... Read more »
I know who ran me off the road and the exact vehicle they were driving. What do I need to do?
answered on Jun 3, 2023
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you didn't know who the person was, you could have explored the possibility of a UM claim - but it depends on the coverage of your policy, and many jurisdictions require physical contact in such claims.... Read more »
It was a big chain that did my tire rotation also took my tire off to fill a nail hole. I heard a vicious knocking under my car floorboard a few weeks later and when I went to mechanic he tells me my left tire was close to falling off as they failed to tighten the tire. This could’ve caused a... Read more »
answered on May 31, 2023
I'm glad you weren't hurt! I had a wheel come off of my car while I was going 40 mph! Fortunately I wasn't hurt.
Regarding your question, almost certainly not. You would need to prove that you suffered damages (physical injuries and/or economic damages) AND that the big... Read more »
I recently had a car accident. It occurred when I was turning left, and the oncoming car was speeding. The cop gave me the violation ticket and judged it was my fault. However, I was sure the car was speeding, and the cop also reported that the oncoming car was unable to take unevasive action. In... Read more »
answered on May 30, 2023
You need to retain a personal injury attorney here in Florida on contingency fee which means you pay nothing unless you win. The police officer’s opinion as to who was at fault for the accident is not dispositive of liability in a civil case.
My sister was in an accident, the other driver was at fault. Now his insurance company refuses to pay her chiropractor's bills because her doctor doesn't have a business license. He has a medical license and the chiropractic center he works at, they have a business license. But he... Read more »
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answered on May 31, 2023
In California, an insurance company generally cannot refuse to pay medical bills solely based on a doctor not having a personal business license if they are otherwise qualified to practice medicine and are working within a licensed chiropractic center. However, insurance policies can vary, and... Read more »
The accident was longer than 30 days ago.
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answered on May 30, 2023
I understand your question to be does the fact the date is wrong on your citation affect whether it is valid? If the date is wrong on the citation, it does not mean the citation is simply going to be thrown out. The officer can amend the citation. There are many defenses to a traffic citation, and... Read more »
answered on May 28, 2023
You need to contact a local attorney that specializes in personal injury/ property damage to represent you in this situation. It may ultimately turn out that you are both partially at fault, the attorney will need to see the police report. If the other car was speeding by 5mph over, he may not... Read more »
Grandma did not have car or homeowners ins at the time. My apartment was boarded up for 49 days. I had to live in complete darkness. He stopped the SUV 2 1/2 feet from where I was sitting. I didn't suffer physical damage but a lot of emotional distress. I am in the care of my Dr. Do I have a... Read more »
answered on May 28, 2023
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. It appears that you have a straightforward case for the property damage. However, recovery is another issue, with the vehicle owner having neither auto or homeowner's coverage.... Read more »
Won’t pay for repairs keep trying to convince me it was my fault, which I can show wasn’t, car still runs fine but they took it without my permission to resell at used car/parts business., keep trying to get me to give them the title, and scaring me saying driver who hit me is suing me for... Read more »
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answered on May 26, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you're having difficulty finding a lawyer to assist you because your case doesn't involve personal injury, you may want to consider reaching out to legal aid organizations or senior citizen advocacy groups in your area. They may be able to... Read more »
I know there's no accurate amount that can be estimated here but I was wondering.
Rear ended by a negligent teenager who was texting. I received serious whiplash, cervical lordosis, cervical stenosis, a back brace. My passenger received a concussion, post concussion syndrome and... Read more »
answered on May 24, 2023
There is no "average" settlement amount. It all depends on how much you have been damaged and how good your attorney is in convincing the other side of the risk and exposure. The amount of insurance coverage also determines, including your own "under insured motorist" coverage.... Read more »
I know there's no accurate amount that can be estimated here but I was wondering.
Rear ended by a negligent teenager who was texting. I received serious whiplash, cervical lordosis, cervical stenosis, a back brace. My passenger received a concussion, post concussion syndrome and... Read more »
answered on May 29, 2023
It could be difficult to offer an "average settlement amount." There are too many variables involved. Liability appears to be clear-cut, based on your description. That makes things easier. Now it will be a matter of reviewing the medical records in detail. Those findings, and the impact... Read more »
My claim and thy can see my insurance covered so how will I get money
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answered on May 23, 2023
That means your auto policy carries medical expense benefits up to a certain limit. Medical expense benefits can be stacked in Virginia for each vehicle you have on the auto policy. Generally it is best to use your health insurance in Virginia before exhausting medical expense benefits for a... Read more »
My claim and thy can see my insurance covered so how will I get money
answered on May 23, 2023
First, I am not a Virginia attorney (though I have handled cases there at the request of some). However let me note that members of the Va. Assn for Justice give free consultations so why not get one?
Generally, you look to have the insurance pick up your medicals. So be sure you tell the... Read more »
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