If you and your daughter were injured in a three-car accident and you weren’t at fault, the first thing you should focus on is getting the medical care you need. Even if you don’t have medical coverage in your current state, there are options available.

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An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Look into the UM (Uninsured Motorist) provisions of your insurance policy. These coverages are supposed to offer protection in this type of accident. Consider trying to set up a free initial consult with an Iowa... View More

Only if she pleads guilty to the charge of speeding. If she does not testify, and she should not, a finding of guilt cannot be used against her in the civil case. So do not plead guilty. If the officer does not show up for the criminal trial, move to dismiss.

The statute of limitations in Iowa is ordinarily 2-years. If you were a minor at the time of the accident, then you might still have a viable claim. If disabled you may as well. There are too many questions needing to be answered for this Q&A box. If you want to speak with me, call my office.

Based on what you wrote, insurance should cover whatever you bought and had in effect. You can simply pay the premium to renew the policy and then sleep better.

An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Send a certified letter and email advising that you are not the correct defendant. Consult with a local attorney for additional options. Good luck

An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney for accurate information, your insurance company may be able to offer guidance in accomplishing necessary notice(s) and setting up a claim and reviewing the demand... View More

Hire a lawyer and sue the at-fault party. Contact the State Licensing Department and report him/her. Because if they don’t have insurance then they will lose their privileges to drive.

What is your question? What you wrote is not a statement or a question. Rewrite it please.

An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In general nationwide, such situations could be covered by the damaged neighbor's homeowner policy if they choose to file a claim. If that happens, the homeowner's carrier has the right to recover their... View More

Have your husband call a lawyer.

You need to obtain a professional opinion (expert witness) from a neurologist who can identify how the collision would have affected the injured person’s ability to offer a trustworthy statement (from an evidentiary standpoint).

Erik Luthens

Attorney at Law

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Since most attorneys who practice car accident/injury law will provide a free telephone or in person consultation, I recommend that you contact a few attorneys who handle these type cases in your area and speak to them directly---you will learn more and receive more information from those meetings... View More

An Iowa attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If this involves motor vehicle accident litigation, your selection of categories makes sense. However, this could also be something that an attorney who deals with criminal law/professional conduct matters could have... View More

If they turned the claim into their insurance company and it was paid, the insurance company would have a right to go after you for reimbursement.

I assume by your answer you are satisfied you have no insurance coverage for what happened. If this is the case then you are responsible for any negligence on your part and the damages you caused. You need to be given proof of the amount of the damages and the amount of his deductible. You use the... View More

Just because your son is not on your policy doesn't necessarily mean he is not covered. Instead of relying only upon what the other driver is telling you, file a claim with your carrier. If they deny it they must tell you why and show you the language of the policy which they say supports... View More

What state are you in/is the policy written in?

An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Since you don't have the benefit of the vehicle registration as a solid form of proof, some weaker forms of proof could include a bill of sale, record of payment, copy of receipt, cancellation of insurance, and... View More

If there is insurance you can sue for wrongful death.