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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Wrongful Death for Oklahoma on
Q: Lady ran a stop sign that was obstructed by a tree limb, on an unfamiliar road, struck another car killing both passenge

Both passengers the stop sign running lady hit were pronounced on the scene. Is there enough for a jury to charge and convict the lady running the stop sign

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 30, 2024

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for this terrible accident. This is something that an Oklahoma criminal defense attorney could advise meaningfully on. Bringing charges is generally up to a county district attorney's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Maryland on
Q: Should I appeal a citation under 21-309(b) where I signalled to change lanes and a driver hit the side of my car?
Lee Eidelberg
Lee Eidelberg
answered on Nov 27, 2024

Your post presumes that you were found "guilty" and not granted a probation before judgment - which would avoid a 3 pt assessment. Filing an appeal results in additional time and expense, including an appeal fee and your (or an attorney's) reappearance before a Circuit Court judge.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I rear-ended a vehicle at 5 MPH that was sitting in the middle of the street with his car running and flashers on.

He claims he was hit by another vehicle that fled the scene and is now suing me for $150,000. My insurance is looking to settle the claim from my policy limits, but he didn't mention that another vehicle hit him before me. I also suspect he was uninsured that night. Can you stay in your car... View More

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Nov 25, 2024

Maybe you can. There are a lot of variables. How disabled was the car? How injured was the driver? How busy was the street?, etc. The decision to settle belongs solely to your insurer. There is nothing you can do about it, except communicate to your insurer the facts that you think are... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for California on
Q: My brothers boss owes him $200,000 for an accident. My brother killed himself. Can I seek the money for his children?

He was in a motorcycle accident while working but his boss/friend didn’t have insurance at the time. He had a lawyer and was going to get paid a substantial sum but chose not to sign paperwork. His boss was getting a settlement himself and convinced my brother to not follow through so he... View More

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Nov 24, 2024

Your brother's personal injury claim has components for pain and suffering, and for economic losses. Once your brother passed, only the claim for economic losses remains (wage loss and medical expenses). His children can pursue those losses, but they likely aren't large enough to... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: I have a case where I was rear ended by a drunk driver who was driving another persons car. This happened on the highway

Causing me to flip multiple times and get tboned by a 16 wheeler. I was rushed to the hospital and was found to have major injuries to my spinal cord with multiple contusions to my neck and back. I’m In pain everyday and can’t get the medics, attention I need because of this major setback which... View More

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Nov 23, 2024

It sounds like your lawyer got you the policy limit of the drunk driver. It sounds like the semi truck driver isn't at fault, although if he left the scene that is suspicious. Nevertheless, if the semi driver can't be found, what do you want your attorney to do? He got all of the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Arizona on
Q: If a driver has an at-fault auto accident causing damages/injuries, is a person with POA over that driver, liable?

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.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: My son and I were in a wreck earlier this year. We have a current case that’s trying to be resolved.

I was told his settlement will be held by the court since he’s a minor (4). Is there anyway around that?

Jeffrey G. Blackwell
Jeffrey G. Blackwell
answered on Nov 21, 2024

Great question. Alabama law provides several protections to minors in personal injury cases. First, the statute of limitations (time period in which we must file a case) for a minor does not run until the child reaches the age of majority (adulthood). That gives the minor time to make his or her... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: Car accident. Other ins had my car fixed w/o my knowledge and want me to accept car. If I do does that end my claim?

I have requested help through my ins but have not heard from them in over a week. Would like unbiased opinion. Other driver 100% at fault. Other ins has drug this out for almost 3 months now. Located in SC.

Roy Willey
Roy Willey
answered on Nov 20, 2024

In general, unless you sign a release document you are not ending your claim. However, you should consult with an experienced attorney about your particular case. Each case will be different based on its unique facts. Also keep in mind you have a limited time to bring a case in South Carolina if... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Delaware on
Q: How long should you wait to get your check once the lawyer has already deposited it into his account?

Should they be allowed to come up saying oh Medicaid said you owe more money once a figure was already submitted?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 17, 2024

A Delaware attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on whether there are medical or other liens (you mention Medicaid). If your attorney has been dealing with them, they would know best. The liens are sometimes handled by third-party administrators,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Traffic Tickets and Insurance Defense for California on
Q: How much trouble am i in for falling asleep while diving, running a red light and causing a collision?

No one was hurt although the minivan spun several times it had to be towed away. It was a family on vacation and the minivan belongs to a rental company. I have no information from them and don't know what do I do? Also my car is a salvage title with no insurance and no registration but I do... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 23, 2024

It could depend on how aggressively the other side's attorney and authorities want to press those issues. If the other side chooses to bring a case, it could depend on how it would be handled. Some plaintiff attorneys assess an accident case in a matter-of-fact approach, seeing it solely in... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Mississippi on
Q: I was broken up pretty bad in 2010 single car accident. I'm the only surviving victim. Numerous of chiropractic session

I had chiropractic sessions for 3 years n returned to work now I'm 39 n all I do is cramp alot because of the severe cold weather I work in. I don't know if it's arthritis or multiple scrirosis which runs in my my family but atm goes dead numb alot

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 14, 2024

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. You could reach out to local attorneys to see if they could help you review the matter. But unfortunately, since this happened 14 years ago, that timeline probably closes a lot... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Personal injury in car accident

Hello,

I was recently rear ended by someone on july 5th and I have hired a personal lawyer since then to represent me.

They have assigned me to a chiropractor and a pain management company who performed several MRI tests on me and will be doing a study soon.

Concern:... View More

Robert P. Taylor
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answered on Nov 11, 2024

Lost earning capacity usually relates to a permanent injury that prevents you from engaging in employment or similar employment. If you're off work or can't work for a few weeks because of an injury, that's not generally considered lost earning capacity. Now I don't know your... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: I need advice on how to take action against an uninsured driver.

In April this year I was a passenger in a taxi and another driver side swiped us. At this point I'm on my third law group and know that the driver that side swiped us had no car insurance. So far I've only been told that I can prosecute them for hitting us and not having any car... View More

John Amos Whatley
John Amos Whatley
answered on Nov 11, 2024

There are two avenues in which a person that is driving while uninsured is held accountable for their actions. The first is the criminal track. Criminal actions are prosecuted by the state. The ultimate decision to pursue a criminal action lies with the state.

The second track is by way of...
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5 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I just got rear ended waiting at a red light while driving my motorcycle? Just bought the motorcycle from my friend and

So the motorcycle is not in my name and niether is the insurance for the motorcycle. Also I don’t have a M1 endorsement on my drivers license. What steps should I take? The driver completely admitted 100% fault and I exchanged info and documentation.

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Nov 10, 2024

The motorcycle may still legally belong to your friend, and you might be insured as a permissive user of the motorcycle. If you are injured that can be a big deal. Uninsured drivers can only recover damages for their economic losses (medical expenses, property damage and wage loss). Insured... View More

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5 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I just got rear ended waiting at a red light while driving my motorcycle? Just bought the motorcycle from my friend and

So the motorcycle is not in my name and niether is the insurance for the motorcycle. Also I don’t have a M1 endorsement on my drivers license. What steps should I take? The driver completely admitted 100% fault and I exchanged info and documentation.

Haleh Shekarchian
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Haleh Shekarchian
answered on Nov 11, 2024

You would be entitled to money for your medical bills, loss of earnings, property damages etc

You would also be entitled to money for pain and suffering but you need to prove you were covered by liability insurance unless the other party was DUI.

You should contact anyone of us...
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5 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I just got rear ended waiting at a red light while driving my motorcycle? Just bought the motorcycle from my friend and

So the motorcycle is not in my name and niether is the insurance for the motorcycle. Also I don’t have a M1 endorsement on my drivers license. What steps should I take? The driver completely admitted 100% fault and I exchanged info and documentation.

James Clifton
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James Clifton
answered on Nov 11, 2024

If you have existing insurance on another vehicle, there may be a grace period where the motorcycle will also be insured even without it being officially added to the policy. If there was a bill of sale signed, the motorcycle is officially yours, and it is unlikely that your friend's insurance... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: Can employer be liable for damages to a parked employee's car in the parking lot caused by their abuse shelter resident?

Daughter works for an abuse shelter. Her car was backed into and damaged while parked in company parking lot as she was working on the clock. An abuse shelter resident reported hitting the car. Shelter resident says they just recently got driver license back, but has no auto insurance. Suggested... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Nov 4, 2024

In that scenario, the company running the shelter would not be liable for the vehicle damage unless it was somehow foreseeable to the company staff that allowing the resident to drive in the parking lot would create a risk of damage - for example, if the resident had a bad traffic record that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: I need help, direction, and advice on what kind of a lawyer to contact.

Aside from me calling around and talking to different lawyers I want to say that aside from being a very messy and complicated case I would like to know what kind of a lawyer could help me if I don't want a financial recovery and I just want to use my personal Medicaid health insurance for all... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 3, 2024

A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost a month. Sorry about your accident. It sounds like the law firms with whom you consulted are reluctant to place the matter into suit. One option is to continue to reach out to attorneys. If a number of law firms... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Can I sue CHP for negligence after a high-speed pursuit caused an accident and injuries?

On July 29, 2024, CHP chased a suspect for over 15 miles at speeds exceeding 120 mph, continuing into a residential area with bystanders, including children. Despite the risks, CHP failed to terminate the pursuit, resulting in the suspect crashing into our vehicle, causing severe property damage... View More

James Clifton
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James Clifton
answered on Nov 3, 2024

CHP officers have discretion in high-speed pursuits, but they have to consider public safety as mandated by their own policies and California law. Under Section 17004, officers can be immune from liability during a pursuit, but this immunity has limitations. If officers acted recklessly or failed... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Montana on
Q: I had worked in car hauling company for 6 months. Need advice how to proceed with the bill from Montana State.

Car hauling

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 2, 2024

A Montana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. The first place to start would be to figure out what the bill is for. Once you determine that - back taxes, state license fees, claim from DOT for property damage, fine for non-compliance, etc., that would enable... View More

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