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Is that enough proof of ownership
answered on Sep 5, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you have the chance to consult with a local attorney, a title is usually used to prove ownership. You could find out from your DMV how long it takes to get a duplicate title. If your vehicle is declared a total... View More 
Logging truck drove into my rental. They want to pay 83k for appraisal value of home and lossed rent. Multiple contractors estimate 220k plus to repair. Occurred in Arkansas. Driver was charged with DUI.
answered on Aug 19, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The short answer is that it could depend on the terms of the policy. Some policies are ACV (actual cash value) and some are Replacement Cost. A local attorney should be able to advise definitively after seeing the... View More
Hello! I own my own business and use my personal vehicle for service calls and work transportation, fully reliant on my vehicle. On July 11th a truck (white Silverado) merged into my(grey Prius) vehicle at about 55mph. He nearly pitted himself and caused a massive pile up but after I hit the brakes... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2024
Sometimes it's better to have an attorney represent you than you representing yourself. I believe this is 1 such situation as liability is currently in dispute by the insurance company and you have evidence to provide the insurance company on this issue---as such I would recommend that you... View More
Hello! I own my own business and use my personal vehicle for service calls and work transportation, fully reliant on my vehicle. On July 11th a truck (white Silverado) merged into my(grey Prius) vehicle at about 55mph. He nearly pitted himself and caused a massive pile up but after I hit the brakes... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2024
You may want to reach out to Arkansas attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. This sounds like it's going to be a tough case. The orientation of the vehicles and damages you describe could support a number of different scenarios - and you're already looking at the other... View More
I was involved in a car accident that was not my fault and there where no injuries. There insurance company said I will not get any further settlement until my car is dismantled by a mechanic and then they will negotiate getting the car fixed with them. I don't want my car fixed or at least... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Usually, most carriers don't care if you carry out the repairs on minor damages. If the accident caused damages that may possibly impact the safety or roadworthiness of the vehicle, or the damages are such... View More
I was involved in a car accident that was not my fault and there where no injuries. There insurance company said I will not get any further settlement until my car is dismantled by a mechanic and then they will negotiate getting the car fixed with them. I don't want my car fixed or at least... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Most insurance carriers don't care what you do with the check if it is for superficial damages that don't affect safety or roadworthiness. If your collision damages are extensive enough for the... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
In a situation where your car was totaled before you managed to pay the sales tax, and you're now facing the challenge of not having the funds to cover this tax to access the insurance check, it's essential to explore all available options. First, consider reaching out to the tax... View More
The driver, my ex-boyfriend just got all his medical took care of the lawyer paid and money in his pocket and I was told I’m sorry I don’t know how I can help you now because the other guys insurance company is incomplete bankruptcy. They forgot about my injuries when he turned everything in to... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2024
I'm sorry for your accident and ordeal. There are too many things to sort out here than can be addressed in a brief post. The best thing you can do is to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney. An experienced attorney could examine your matter in more detail - your injuries, the... View More
If I was denied valet service because of race what amendment does this violate and after this guy was sent to pick me up he hit me with the van when I tried to get in once in the van I ask what issues do you have with me you don't know me is this about race he stops and kicks me out of the... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
Your experience at the casino hotel, particularly if it involved racial discrimination, could potentially be a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race in public accommodations. Being denied valet service and the subsequent treatment you... View More
I was involved in an accident in Arkansas while driving without car insurance, which led to violations related to the accident. I was arrested for missing a court date and paid a $955 cash bond to get out. I have an upcoming court date on March 7 regarding this situation. Can I be locked up for... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
You're right to be concerned, and it's good that you're preparing ahead of your court date. In Arkansas, driving without car insurance is a violation that can come with penalties like fines, license suspension, or having your vehicle impounded—but it usually doesn’t lead to jail... View More
Who’s at fault? There is no signs informing you there are some turns coming up and they’re saying you’re at fault. That’s not true is it
answered on Jan 29, 2025
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Based on the brief facts, the other vehicle would generally be at fault if they spontaneously did so without signaling, most anywhere nationwide. Dotted lines generally mean vehicles on either side are free to... View More
I a single mother who is responsible for not only my kids but my ailing mother. I need help desperately. I'm in a life-changing situation that I have no control over and I need a very damn good criminal lawyer criminal defense lawyer who's willing to do some type of charitable pro bono or... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. You might be able to find low cost or pro bono criminal defense assistance. You could start by checking with legal aid organizations and the resources of local and state bar... View More
The farmer is saying his cow has the right of way. It was night and the cow was black. I only have liability insurance. So I have no vehicle to get anywhere like work. And the police report says I was doing nothing wrong.
answered on Feb 20, 2024
Yes you have a case against the farmer. It is the farmer's fault. He should turn it over to his business or homeowner's insurance. If he or she fails to do so, a lawsuit would be proper.
The law firm I had retained for representation just told me they quit my case due to other insurance company saying that they denied my claim. Do I have any recourse in this situation?
answered on Oct 1, 2023
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until an Arkansas attorney could advise you under any state-specific laws, the general course of action would be to seek representation from another law firm. Clients do drop attorneys, and vice-versa. Unless someone... View More
A swift driver hit me in the back
answered on Sep 2, 2023
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Your insurance company should defend you - it isn't clear why you're being charged. You could reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. If you have a copy of the police report,... View More
They didn’t think I was under influence. When I pass the sobriety thing they were like oh well your high . But they literally arrested me so it’s all lies. My lab results in the blood I let them have says not applicable And they still charged me for failure to maintain control of vechile(like I... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2023
Unless both the short and long term effects of these charges have no effect on you, get an experienced attorney.
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... View More
It was told to one of their chosen body / mechanic shops but the mechanic didn't even know it was on the lot the body person looked at a dent on it and said the engine was like it was when I was driving it which is physically impossible because the transmission line had been knocked loose and... View More
answered on May 23, 2023
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Insurance companies don't have a reason to tamper with cars after an accident - many of the basic facts concerning liability are usually established at the scene. There's a lot of information to sort... View More
answered on May 4, 2023
More facts would be needed to get a full response to this question.
A police officer cannot give a speeding ticket, for example, based on a witnesses statement that the witness saw the person speeding. On the other hand, a witness that saw a person speeding may be able to testify at court... View More
Because her car was so short it didn't show up in my mirrors it shouldn't have been a regulatory height requirements to be able to be driven
answered on Jan 27, 2023
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Unfortunately, that doesn't sound like a strong argument, unless the vehicle was unregistered, uninspected, and not in compliance with ordinary safety standards. You could mention the point to your insurance... View More
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