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Car Accidents Questions & Answers
Q: as a victim of a rear-end collision with very little physical damage. is 8 thousand a reasonable compensation?
William John Light's answer
You won't get $8k without a fight. You will need a statement from your doctor diagnosing your loss of balance, attributing it to the collision and giving you a prognosis for recovery. Even then, you may need to sue the other driver in Small Claims court. An attorney may have better luck. Unrepresented parties are not taken as seriously.
You won't get $8k without a fight. You will need a statement from your doctor diagnosing your loss of balance, attributing it to the collision and giving you a prognosis for recovery. Even then, you may need to sue the other driver in Small Claims court. An attorney may have better luck. Unrepresented parties are not taken as seriously.
Q: Is it against Arkansas law to leave a engine running car unattended ?
Stewart Whaley's answer
Yes. 27-51-1306. Unattended motor vehicles.
No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, and removing the key, or, when standing upon any perceptible grade, without effectively setting the brake and turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway.
Yes. 27-51-1306. Unattended motor vehicles.
No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, and removing the key, or, when standing upon any perceptible grade, without effectively setting the brake and turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway.
Q: Can I sue the parents of a teenage boy for my injuries resulting in a car accident that was his fault in Ohio?
Peter Munsing's answer
If they offer limits that is it unless they have an umbrella. Next up would be any underinsured you have. But if you have had medical care you may have subrogation claims & I suggest you contact a member of the Ohio Assn for Justice who has handled crashworthiness claims as you may also have a claim against the manufacturers. They give free consults.
If they offer limits that is it unless they have an umbrella. Next up would be any underinsured you have. But if you have had medical care you may have subrogation claims & I suggest you contact a member of the Ohio Assn for Justice who has handled crashworthiness claims as you may also have a claim against the manufacturers. They give free consults.
Q: My cat ran out of the house when the door was opened. She was hit by a car and the driver drove away in PA. Can I sue?
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Answered on Apr 16, 2018
Peter Munsing's answer
Not unless you can show he was careless in his driving, in which case you can recover the market value of the cat. Your husband knew what the cat would do and let him escape--it's not some driver's fault.
Not unless you can show he was careless in his driving, in which case you can recover the market value of the cat. Your husband knew what the cat would do and let him escape--it's not some driver's fault.
Q: husband died in car wreck ,had heartattack but died from injurys from wreck can i get bodily injury from my car ins.co
Peter Munsing's answer
If someone else was at fault contact a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
Your insurance may pay lost wages, medical bills, etc.
If someone else was at fault contact a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
Your insurance may pay lost wages, medical bills, etc.
Q: i am not sure what type of lawyer i need because no one will listen to my situation i do not mind paying for live chat
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Answered on Apr 16, 2018
Answered on Apr 16, 2018
Peter Munsing's answer
You need a lawyer who handles contracts because you need to be sure you are covered and have the appropriate documents.
You need a lawyer who handles contracts because you need to be sure you are covered and have the appropriate documents.
Q: Hi, I have an automobile accident question...
Peter Munsing's answer
First you may have a counter claim. Talk to a member of the Ga.Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
First you may have a counter claim. Talk to a member of the Ga.Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
Q: I was in a car accident in 2015, got a settlement in 2017, 2018 my injuries have worsen. I will be having back surgery
Peter Munsing's answer
Unlikely because chances are you signed a release. Do you have an underinsured claim? Why not ask the lawyer who represented you.
Unlikely because chances are you signed a release. Do you have an underinsured claim? Why not ask the lawyer who represented you.
Q: Can you use traffic camera footage to show who was at fault in an accident?
Peter Munsing's answer
You bet! But you have to make sure to request they save the image and give you a copy, do that ASAP as images get removed after 48 -72 hours in most places because of storage capacity.Go in person.
You bet! But you have to make sure to request they save the image and give you a copy, do that ASAP as images get removed after 48 -72 hours in most places because of storage capacity.Go in person.
Q: Reserved a uhaul online.My fiance picked it up, contract in my name.he hit parked car. Will safeplus insurance cover us?
Peter Munsing's answer
Your position is he picked it up, probably gave his license, he is the person they allowed to drive, they cover. To cover all bases, you and he should notify your companies as secondarily liable.
Your position is he picked it up, probably gave his license, he is the person they allowed to drive, they cover. To cover all bases, you and he should notify your companies as secondarily liable.
Q: a car hit me from behind , I have a ticket for driving with expired license but the paper had aunts name on it and info
Peter Munsing's answer
Was your license expired? Then pay the fine and get a new license. Other guy is still at fault if they hit you from behind. If you were hurt contact a member of the NC Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
Was your license expired? Then pay the fine and get a new license. Other guy is still at fault if they hit you from behind. If you were hurt contact a member of the NC Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
Q: My husband owes $6,000 due to a fender bender in Washington State. How do I start a payment plan to get that paid back?
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Answered on Apr 16, 2018
Answered on Apr 16, 2018
Peter Munsing's answer
Did he have insurance? If so that should cover it. You need to talk to someone who hanldles suspensions to see what his options are.
Did he have insurance? If so that should cover it. You need to talk to someone who hanldles suspensions to see what his options are.
Q: I got a ticket for failure to show due care, but I didn't cause damage to any vehicle but my own. Why?
Peter Munsing's answer
Possibly. You may want to have an attorney or at least consult one so your rates don't go up. If you were hurt you may have an uninsured motorist claim and would be well advised to consult a member of the Tenn Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
Possibly. You may want to have an attorney or at least consult one so your rates don't go up. If you were hurt you may have an uninsured motorist claim and would be well advised to consult a member of the Tenn Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
Q: I was hit extremely hard from the side and was cited a tic for $30, went by ambulance to ER and didn’t give statement.
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Answered on Apr 16, 2018
Answered on Apr 16, 2018
Peter Munsing's answer
Don't give statments until you talk to a lawyer.Call a member of the Va Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
If you failed to yield you can be given a ticket.
Generally as she was contributorily at fault you can argue to your company she should have a proportional reduction in what she gets.
You paid cash and didn't check to see if it was covered for collision? Sorry, that's likely on you.
Don't give statments until you talk to a lawyer.Call a member of the Va Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
If you failed to yield you can be given a ticket.
Generally as she was contributorily at fault you can argue to your company she should have a proportional reduction in what she gets.
You paid cash and didn't check to see if it was covered for collision? Sorry, that's likely on you.
Q: Hello, I hope you can help me.
Peter Munsing's answer
First insurance should cover the damage. Any extra, make a claim on Honda for that. Short answer is you should have turned off the car.
First insurance should cover the damage. Any extra, make a claim on Honda for that. Short answer is you should have turned off the car.
Q: Hubby traded vehicle for tax services, failed to report the sale. Tax guy never reg., was involved in hit and run, left
Peter Munsing's answer
You have personal property in the vehicle. You can ask the cops to tell the tow yard to stop being pirates and let you have the tax materials. They are given a license to charge outrageous amounts (legally) for towing and storage. Holding on to your tax information is bogus. If Cops won't help, call the DA, call your local legislators, call the newspaper--and ask for an extension. And with all due respect to tax servicers, use a CPA.
You have personal property in the vehicle. You can ask the cops to tell the tow yard to stop being pirates and let you have the tax materials. They are given a license to charge outrageous amounts (legally) for towing and storage. Holding on to your tax information is bogus. If Cops won't help, call the DA, call your local legislators, call the newspaper--and ask for an extension. And with all due respect to tax servicers, use a CPA.
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