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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: I have an old civil suit from 2011 I never went to court or even knew I was being sued from the car accident.
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 6, 2025

If a judgment was entered more than four years ago, the time to file a bill of review has passed. But if the other party got a judgment against you and hasn't done anything to try to collect it for the last ten years, they may simply have written it off as uncollectible.

I note that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: I have a mini tort claim. Can the at fault drivers insurance total my car?

Damages are $6000 insurance said they would pay out the max $3000 under mini tort. They said I had to settle with the total loss department to receive my claim. They would determine value and possibly total the car. I thought the value of the car held no merit in this type of claim only damages as... View More

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answered on Feb 5, 2025

Normally with a mini- tort claim, you send the other drivers insurance company the police report showing that the other driver was more than 50% at fault, and 2 estimates showing the damages to your vehicle. If the damage exceeds $3000, they owe you 3,000.They do not have the right to total your... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for California on
Q: I got in an auto accident on September 10th it was not my fault can I go to the insurance company and try to get a settl

We've got lawyers we got lawyer right after it happened to both cars were totaled and we need money bad we're homeless they're not helping us at all can I go to the insurance company reno

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Feb 5, 2025

If it was easy to get money from the insurance company, your attorney would have done so by now. To answer your question, you can go to the insurance company. It should turn you away because you have an attorney. You can fire your attorney. You will still owe him a fee for the value of the work... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Louisiana on
Q: Is neighbor who backed out of his driveway and crashed into car parked across street liable for all damages?

Morning, Dec. 2024, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana,

Car parked in front of resident’s home with passenger side tires abutting curb was struck by neighbor backing out of his double driveway across street. Crasher claims it is illegal to park across street from driveway, and wants... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Feb 4, 2025

Liability/fault is based on a review of all of the factors surrounding the collision, but in this case, it sounds like 1 car was moving and the other car was stopped (parked) and unoccupied. If the driver of the moving vehicle acknowledges that he was aware of the parked vehicle before the... View More

5 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Washington on
Q: My car was totaled and there are claims in excess of my policy limit of 25,000 Should I file bankruptcy?

I do not have umbrella coverage and I am about to retire.

W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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answered on Feb 3, 2025

Filing for bankruptcy relief is a major step, and you need to confer with an experienced lawyer. with full facts of your financial condition to your lawyer in advance of that conference.

Do that as soon as you can, as the best lawyer help is BEFORE any more happens.

On top of your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Arizona on
Q: I was in a car accident and didn’t sustain any injuries. If my car is totally, how long would it take to get it settled
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 3, 2025

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

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Car Accidents for Georgia on
Q: I was in an accident that was the other person's fault. The insurance company is not cooperating at all.

It has been 2 years and I'm suing the person for the damages but her lawyer is saying I can't do that without

adding the insurance company.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 31, 2025

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Do you mean you HAVE already sued them, or do you mean you are in the process of moving forward with a lawsuit that you plan to file. That's a very important distinction, and it is not clear from the wording of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: Can a third-party collection agency take my driver's license.

The third party is also wanting my bank information. I have been paying the third party with money orders. They are now saying I need to give them gift cards instead of money orders. I do not want to give them my bank information. And they also keep changing the amount they say I owe for the... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 31, 2025

No, a third party collection agency cannot take your drivers' license in collecting a debt. The Texas DPS will suspend your drivers license if you are in a crash that is your fault, you don't have insurance, and the crash causes at least $1,000 damages. See... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: I hit a car and dented the bumper - I got ticketed for careless driving. No argument. driving maybe 10mph coming off a

ramp SB Florida turnpike. Stop and go rush hour traffic. No med services, both cars were drivable. The guy I hit was on his phone and walking around his car , clearly nothing wrong with him. or me. No my insurer tells me the guy is suing me for head neck and hip injuries. A scam for sure. My... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jan 30, 2025

If you had bodily liability coverage, your insurer provides legal representation at no charge to you. If you didn’t have that coverage and the insurer won't defend you, schedule a legal consultation. Certainly, the claim may be a scam as you say, and there are ways to tackle that, but it is... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: Can I get compensation for this?

was at stop light at A Intersection waiting for the green light and as I am waiting my car gets hit on from behind and caused damage as well to other person car endured damage too.  I am not on the insurance company car policy Of the owners vehicle I do have permissive use of the vehicle (verbal)... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 30, 2025

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Yes, based on your post, it sounds like you should be able to get compensation. From your description, the other vehicle appears to be fully at fault. One option is to reach out to Texas law firms. Attorneys who handle... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Wisconsin on
Q: I was involved in a minor parking lot accident on private property. I was uninsured, the person who hit me is at fault

I was parked and in the process of reversing, and my vehicle was greater than 50% pulled out of a parking space at an angle and the claimants vehicle hit my left bumper corner with their left bumper corner.

This incident is captured on two surveillance camera angles. Today the insureds... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 30, 2025

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You're correct about the general recommendations out there involving communications. However, in minor fender benders where the stakes are not as high as major injury cases that will find themselves in trial in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for New Mexico on
Q: Does the three year NM.Statute of Limitations on car accidents be subject to tolling when injuries become clear late

Statute of Limitations has passed but the discovery date

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 29, 2025

A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I do not believe those circumstances would serve to toll the statute of limitations. Tolling is usually based on reasons such as the claimant being an infant at the time, or being incapacitated in some manner.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Colorado on
Q: Driving down the interstate I had a cardiac episode and blacked out. Insurance wants to know if there were injuries.

Driving down the interstate I felt intense chest pains. I started to slow down and move off the interstate. As I was doing that I suddenly blacked out and my wife was able to grab the wheel and steer the car, only grazed 1 wire rope post before coming to a stop. No other vehicles were involved. She... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 29, 2025

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Your reservations about whether or not you'll be covered are justified. It's possible your carrier will deny those expenses because they did not result from injuries involving the use and operation of... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: While uber driving was hit and run. Offered 15k for spinal stenosis and cervical disk displacement. Take it?

While uber driving was hit and run. Offered 15k for spinal stenosis and cervical disk displacement. I have been fuppy disabled 6 months and counting. Should I accept or can you get me more?

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answered on Jan 28, 2025

There are many factors that go into determining a fair settlement value of a personal injury case. Without having more information, it would be difficult to determine if the offer is reasonable. For example, was the other party determined to be at fault, do you have medical expenses and income... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Car Accidents, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If I'm on da supervised supervision do I have to call every morning to check in for a year like drug court in Oklahoma?

I wasn't even charged with a drug or alcohol related offense it was a misdemeanor I was told I would only have to check in once a month for a year

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Jan 28, 2025

I’m afraid we would need a tiny bit more information to give you an answer with any confidence. However, it sounds like you are not in an alternative court program like Drug Court. Sounds to me like you’re simply on a typical supervised probation. As a general rule when you’re on District... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Legal Malpractice for Washington on
Q: Can I challenge or reduce an attorney’s lien due to conflict of interest and inadequate representation?

I was rear-ended while driving, and my former attorney represented both me (the driver) and a passenger. I repeatedly raised concerns about the passenger’s fraudulent claims, but my attorney ignored them and continued representing her, creating a significant conflict of interest and a breakdown... View More

Merry A Kogut
Merry A Kogut
answered on Jan 22, 2025

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident and your attorney's behavior. I share your concerns, as you laid them out.

The Washington State Bar Association is very good about helping clients resolve problems with their attorneys. They offer at least two types of help - one is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Oregon on
Q: I was in a car accident, the other driver rear ended me and was deemed at-fault by the insurance company.

I’m nearing the statute of limitations and I’m having trouble settling with the insurance company because the chiropractor that I treated with for my injuries never sent in the billings or any medical records to the insurance company. So if I am going to file a lawsuit, do I sue the driver, the... View More

Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
answered on Jan 22, 2025

Given that you have so many questions, I would obtain counsel as soon as possible to get a lawsuit filed and preserve your statute of limitations. Even a new member of the Oregon State bar would have difficulty filing a lawsuit and continuing down the litigation process without some mentorship.... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for New York on
Q: What to do with this accident claim?

I was recently in a car accident. I was hit by a DPW worker driving a DPW truck owned by the Town of Brunswick. This driver merged into my lane without signal, and he admitted to myself and the State trooper that he did not check his mirrors. The state trooper then told me that he is at fault for... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 22, 2025

I'm sorry about your accident, but I'm glad you didn't suffer injuries. I hope everyone involved is okay. You could keep trying to contact them. If that continues to lead nowhere, then your options include going to court and filing suit, either on your own through a civil case or... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for New York on
Q: What to do with this accident claim?

I was recently in a car accident. I was hit by a DPW worker driving a DPW truck owned by the Town of Brunswick. This driver merged into my lane without signal, and he admitted to myself and the State trooper that he did not check his mirrors. The state trooper then told me that he is at fault for... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 22, 2025

Addendum - I see you are dealing with a town. That adds an additional element of a notice of claim to any action you may contemplate. In New York, actions against cities, towns, villages, or public agencies involve filing a notice of claim. Although this is generally 90 days, it would be best for... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for New York on
Q: What to do with this accident claim?

I was recently in a car accident. I was hit by a DPW worker driving a DPW truck owned by the Town of Brunswick. This driver merged into my lane without signal, and he admitted to myself and the State trooper that he did not check his mirrors. The state trooper then told me that he is at fault for... View More

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Jan 31, 2025

Sorry to hear what happened to you. As my colleague correctly advised, if the Town or its insurance carrier is ignoring you, your only option would to be file a lawsuit for your property damage. Before you can file any such lawsuit, however, you must first file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of... View More

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