Was being dragged by a golf cart, toppled over and hit my front bumper. I don’t have insurance yet because I bought the car less than a month ago and have not had time to get my California license since I’m from out of state. I contacted the apartment management and explained what happened.... Read more »
initially, i would advise anyone buying a car, to have the insurance in place BEFORE taking possession.
get your license and insurance NOW.
otherwise, just show the damage and provide them an estimate from a body shop.
can you prove who did it? did you see it happen?
I need this to serve them for court
You can research their agents on the Secretary of state website, search for the corporation, the agent should be listed. Or serve the office where your agent works, substituted service. Why are you suing the insurance company in the first place? if this is a car accident you sue the owner and... Read more »
Police report and my insurance put other party at 100% fault while her insurance considers me at 75% fault. Since I had basic insurance, I'm losing over 6K. She hired an attorney and that probably helped her with her insurance however when I sent her letter with my demand, her lawyer sent me a... Read more »
MORE INFO NEEDED.
A LAWYER CAN'T COMMUNICATE WITH THE OTHER PARTY WHEN THERE IS AN ATTORNEY INVOLVED.........BUT YOU ARE NOT A LAWYER.
WHEN YOU SAY YOU DIDN'T HAVE FULL COVERAGE DOES THAT MEAN JUST PD?
A POLICE REPORT IS NOT THE LAST WORD BUT IS RATHER INDICATIVE... Read more »
The police report sided with me; the officer on-scene stated that the other driver struck my car's driver's side door with his car's front bumper due to his making an unsafe left turn in a mall parking lot. The officer also stated in his report that the other driver admitted that he... Read more »
was it a binding arbitration where both of you agreed to live with the ruling?
a lawyer would want to have read the papers you signed re arbitration..........
did you do this with a lawyer? if so would s/he file an appeal?
you can always sue in small claims court for up to... Read more »
They put it at my fault because i was turning to the left when out of saddens a motorcycle hit my rear passenger side door but there was no damage in the motorcycle and the guy walking normal now I don’t have that much money what should I do what’s my opinions if anyone can help let me know... Read more »
MUCH MORE INFO IS NEEDED.
HOWEVER, THE PERSON TURNING LEFT IS USUALLY PRESUMED TO BE AT FAULT........BUT SO IS THE PERSON REAR-ENDING YOU.
I ASSUME THEY ARE SAYING NO SIGNAL BY YOU SO NO NOTICE OF TURN.
I SUSPECT THIS CASE WAS SOME TIME AGO AS IT TAKES A LONG TIME TO GET A... Read more »
I was rear ended about 2 years ago. I was then pushed into the car in front of me and they were pushed into the car in front of them. I did not have a drivers license at the time. I was told I am responsible to pay for the damage to the 2 cars in front of me. Shouldn't the person in back, who... Read more »
Generally, the negligent person that caused the accident should be responsible to pay for the damages/injuries. However, it depends on the detailed facts of each case, which is not present here.
If you are taken to court and are somehow found to be negligent, even partially, then you would... Read more »
I bought a motorcycle from out of state to replace my wrecked one. It only had at the time 7235 mi. I was given a notice of refusal from DMV what can I do? I've the letter from my insurance company that it was determined total lost. I was injured and its taken me this long to fine a... Read more »
The question is a bit confusing. Which MC did the DMV refuse? What was refused? What reason did the DMV give you? Did you contact the DMV to see what it requires (to register the MC? ) Anyway the more important question is how are you physically and mentally? Were you injured? How bad? Whose... Read more »
While riding my bicycle I suffered a seizure blacked out and hit a parked car with my face , putting a dent in drivers side door . I was unconscious for approx. 10 minutes until fire & paramedics arrived on scene. Then police showed up and asked for my drivers license , I explained to them... Read more »
If your actions constitute legal fault, then the other side could sue you and obtain a judgment against you in the amount of the damages caused by your actions. Whether or not the non at fault party will do so, or its passed on representative (usually an insurance company via concepts of... Read more »
you can always fire your lawyer and get a new one or handle on your own.
the lawyer's name will be on the settlement check and he would probably set up a hearing before a judge to determine quantum meruit..........payment for what work he did
I had this same situation happen to me where the rental car was stolen and on May 15th my vehicle was stuck by an unauthorized driver. Now my vehicle is totaled and I’m stuck with the bill.
If there is a police report or if you have any insurance information on the other driver, I would consider making a claim with that insurance company. Otherwise, If you have car insurance, you can make a claim with them and depending on the circumstances and coverage available, they may cover the... Read more »
There was property damage and no injuries. The officer did field sobriety which I believe I passed, but I was transported to a station where I was given a blood test. I was not given those results but was issued a citation for suspected DUI. Since that time I have not been able to speak to the... Read more »
contact a good DUI lawyer in your area.....i only handle the greater palm springs area.
the officer sites you to court on a date on the bottom of the citation.
it is NOT like a traffic ticket. It is a Misdemeanor and is criminal.
Blood tests take a long time to get... Read more »
The manager & owner of the apartment complex want to call the police and say it is a hit & run. I offered to pay for the repair, but they don't want to do it that way. What should I do?
if while driving your car you cause damage you have to leave word on how to contact you.
Yes, technically it is a Hit and Run.
i assume your position is that you didn't see any damage and would not have known who to contact.......unlike hitting a car and leaving a note for the... Read more »
Traffic came to complete stop I had my truck in neutral and left about one car space in front off me so wen traffic started to roll I put it in second gear to take off as I let go off the clutch about 2-3 miles per houre I felt like I pushed something so I stoped from going forward I don’t know... Read more »
you are likely to be presumed to have a duty to not move forward until you know that no one is in front of you. If you hit someone in front of you, you will be presumed to be at fault.
there are lawyers who specialize in tickets that I have worked with.............it would be worth the... Read more »
first atty delay more than two years never contract clients /call jury trial court hearing coming don;t want continue rep. clients/ will referral new subs attorney / after subs attorney also delay never return call push to meidiation forcebily accept than subs cash money slipt 40 % with first... Read more »
more info and clearer info is needed.
it sounds like you are trying to do a legal malpractice case against your lawyer/s???
i don't handle that type of case.
you should consider contacting legal aid in the town in which you live.
I currently live in CA. I just want to make sure she doesn't sell it. shes young and sometimes impulsive
If you are still the legal owner, then yes you can be held liable for owner's liability. If the car is transferred completely in her name, and you are just a lien holder, you would not be liable for her actions. The usual way to do this type of transaction is for you to get a promissory note... Read more »
This is meant to clarify my previous question which Dale S. Gibow was kind enough to answer. Thank you.
I think his answer told me yes because my breathalyzer was voluntary but i wasnt arrested after doing field sobriety tests and breath test. I apologize for not fully comprehending the answer.
If you aren't arrested, there are no legal grounds for requiring a blood test as "implied consent" is triggered upon arrest. If you are arrested, you must consent to a sample of your blood or breath, if you don't the officer can request a search warrant and obtain a sample or... Read more »
I rear ended a car that was stopped on a dark part of a highway with its lights off in Half Moon Bay (San Mateo county). The other driver just screamed at the top of her lungs until she was in an ambulance. Paramedics told me shes perfectly fine, just in shock. Naturally they suspected i was at... Read more »
the field sobriety tests in California are optional.
the Breath test at the scene is optional.
however, you then have a choice of Breath or Blood, usually at the station or hospital.
California no longer uses Urine testing.
if you refuse that last test, then they can... Read more »
I work for a self driving car company in the Bay Area and I got into an accident today where I was parking the company car during my shift and I accidentally backed up into a parked car. All collision procedures took place and I left a note on the car. There wasn’t much damage to either of the... Read more »
Remember that insurance follows the car.....so the insurance for the car you were driving in, should control.
there is no law that you have to report the accident to your insurance co.
when it comes up for renewal, unless they ask, I would NOT volunteer the info.
if your ins... Read more »
it was my dads friends truck that i was driving i was at a stop sign and i didn’t see the car and they hit the front left side no one was hurt but was wondering if insurance will sue me because i am a minor without a license but on monday i am gonna go take my permit test i was already planing on... Read more »
if you had an accident as a minor and without insurance, I would expect DMV to suspend your license if you had one for a year or hold off issuing one to you for a year.
i would assume the insurance co's will deal with this......i you were a minor and not insured i would expect them to... Read more »
I was rear ended which resulted in me getting two (2) epidural injections
THAT IS A COMMON QUESTION.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE INSURANCE YOURSELF YOU WILL BE LIMITED ON WHAT YOU CAN COLLECT.
IN ADDITION, IF THE OTHER PARTY HAS A $15K POLICY, BUT YOU HAVE A $500,000 POLICY AND YOU ARE BADLY INJURED, YOU CAN ACCEPT THE $15K AND GO AFTER YOUR OWN INS CO UNDER... Read more »
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