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I would like to say that I am doing my own research and am asking for others' help right now. In April this year I was a passenger in a taxi and another driver side swiped us going maybe 20-30 miles per hour. I have lots of other pre-existing lower back problems and neck problems from... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident and the ordeal it has caused you. A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You're right - it is a complex case, between the pre-existing conditions and the involvement of multiple vehicles - but it isn't something... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2024
It depends! If you have no fault coverage your medical bills will be paid by your insurance up to the amount of coverage that you purchased (typically $10,000.00). Excess bills will be paid by the party at fault. If you were injured by an uninsured or under insured driver your own policy would pay... View More
The total settlement number they gave me would be more than I owe, but the salvage price to keep the vehicle would make the new amount less. I understand that would leave me with the remaining loan balance. Adjuster told me that they won’t release any funds until the loan is paid in full. I was... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You'll probably need to go through the figures with them in more detail than is possible here. But the basic principle is that keeping the vehicle will reduce the payment. If a vehicle is old and low value, it... View More
I drove into a multi car accident and another car hit me from behind. I didn’t hit anyone. It was on a very busy interstate, and I felt it was unsafe and no police were on scene yet. I drove to the next exit and assessed the damage, which wasn’t terrible, and called my insurance company. I then... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2023
Leaving the scene of an accident, even if you did not cause it, can potentially lead to criminal charges and penalties under Kentucky law:
- Kentucky law requires drivers involved in an accident to remain at the scene and provide their contact/insurance information to the other parties... View More
The office of the constable are doing traffic stops in these smaller counties is that legal?
answered on Oct 20, 2023
In Kentucky, constables are elected officials who have law enforcement powers, but their duties and responsibilities can vary from county to county. Constables typically have the authority to make arrests and serve civil process, but they may not be responsible for answering emergency calls in the... View More
I was in an accident over a year ago and hired a lawyer the same day. However they haven't done anything at all for me including file any suit and I'd like to fire them and hire a different firm but I'm not sure how that works?
answered on Feb 16, 2023
Simply NOtify the first lawyer inWriting that you are terminating his services and ask him to send the file to the lawyer you are hiring.
When he hit it he diddnt stop at first and the goal was hooked to his van and when he dragged it he also hit our mailbox with it but now he is saying it's our fault for the goal being that close to road and he isn't paying for it
I was driving this morning before it was light out. I was driving and a person came out of nowhere and turned into my lane. I was going the speed limit, and they had just come onto the road, apparently oblivious that I was on the road, they came into my lane right in front of me. I was unable to... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2022
Complicated question and it depends on the proof that you have. Where was the impact to the rear or to the side of the vehicle? Do you have witnesses? Is there a police report? It could be the other party's fault such as if they failed to yield, or ensure clear path before changing lanes and... View More
How will I get a vechile
answered on Nov 13, 2022
First, you need to get several estimates do that you can get the highest value possible to pay off your car and not have a shortfall. Next, if you had any injuries, you need to consult a pi lawyer about your damages. Finally, you may get an injury settlement that will help you get a new car.
I honestly didnt know. I am disabled, have a heart condition, and low income. I had a ticket 2 years ago for driving without insurance. My mom offered to take over my insurance and payments. . My mom is 73 and has never let me down in my 47 years. She received the notice and just assumed it was the... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
You may want to consult a competent bankruptcy practitioner about filing a chaper c7 bankruptcy which could discharge the debt.
My broker did not offer me new car replacement on my policy. My car is now totaled. Can I sue my broker for not offering this on my policy?
answered on May 6, 2024
There are many ways….you didn’t have insurance, you didn’t file an answer to a lawsuit…..
answered on May 5, 2024
Most likely they sued you, you defaulted, and then they got a judgment against you.
I involved in a car accident on Oct 7, 2023. The accident happened in Louisville, KY. And it happened when I wanted to go back home after I got off work. At that time, I wanted to make a left when the left turn signal was flashing yellow, I had a crash with the car going straight. After the... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
Unfortunately, you are responsible and will have to pay the damage. Your employer is not liable.
They issued me a court date. What should I expect?
answered on Mar 30, 2024
Hire a lawyer or go in on your own and provide proof that you fixed the issue.
They swerved to other lane then stopped no damages will I get in trouble?
I got cited for failure to produce insurance after a fender bender. Will I go to jail if unable to provide insurance on a clean driving record? I'm no longer driving that said car.
answered on Jan 20, 2024
Most likely, no, but you will need to provide proof of insurance to the court on whatever vehicle you are driving.
Criminal summons was for a car accident where my ex had cancelled the insurance policy on me shortly after the wreck so that it didn’t count on her insurance and I would get stuck with everything. I was unaware this had happened and I thought I was covered. I missed the court date to it due to no... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
Hire a lawyer to redocket them immediately and recall warrants and you can probably avoid being arrested.
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