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As mentioned a car caused an accident by making an illegal left hand turn into me. Other insurance company accepted fault, I have 11 stitches in my hand, my 2 month old new Tesla Model Y is now totaled, should I seek legal council, what should I expect from an accident of this nature, what would be... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident. In terms of what expect, no one could answer that question based on the limited details here. It would depend on the prognosis for recovery with treatment. You could arrange a free initial consult with attorneys - but even there, attorneys will be likely to tell... View More
As mentioned a car caused an accident by making an illegal left hand turn into me. Other insurance company accepted fault, I have 11 stitches in my hand, my 2 month old new Tesla Model Y is now totaled, should I seek legal council, what should I expect from an accident of this nature, what would be... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2024
You should retain an attorney to handle your claim. An insurance company will not take an unrepresented individual seriously. You are entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.
answered on Jul 17, 2024
The driver is liable for the wrongful act. Unfortunately, being on the record, the rental company would look to you. Paying for the damages could depend on what type of coverage you took out in renting the vehicle. Good luck
answered on Jul 14, 2024
The driver and you are both responsible for the damage to the rental car. The driver is responsible for damaging the car. You are responsible under your rental car agreement. The driver would be responsible to you for any money you have to pay to the rental car company. If you have insurance,... View More
I accrued medical expenses and tow expenses and well as getting the damaged done out of pocket
answered on Jul 3, 2024
Yes, you can sue the company that installed the brakes and rotors on your car if their negligence caused you to hit a wall and suffer medical damages.
To succeed in a negligence claim against the company, you would have to demonstrate that the company's improper installation of the... View More
I accrued medical expenses and tow expenses and well as getting the damaged done out of pocket
answered on Jul 3, 2024
Yes, you may have a valid claim if you can prove that the service work performed was substandard and caused the crash. It may require a vehicle inspection by an expert to provide an opinion admissible in court. You will need to prove that the work was done negligently and was a substantial factor... View More
Cab company won’t/can’t identify the driver. I feel the cab company should cover my damages as driver worked under their company name. I am getting nowhere. How can I get cab company to pay for my damages?
answered on Jun 10, 2024
Usually, the driver of a cab is an independent contractor and the cab company will not be liable for the driver's negligence. The easiest and quickest way to fix your car is to make a collision claim with your own insurance company. You will have to pay a deductible, but will get it back if... View More
Cab company won’t/can’t identify the driver. I feel the cab company should cover my damages as driver worked under their company name. I am getting nowhere. How can I get cab company to pay for my damages?
answered on Jun 16, 2024
I agree with my colleague - the easiest route is a first-party claim through your own carrier. Some people are averse to that because of the deductible and the principle that they did nothing wrong. Then the alternative is to pursue the company, which is going to take time and effort, or a fee if... View More
My car is SEMI TRUCK. commercial vehicle. Driver licenses located VA. Accident location MD HARFORD COUNTY
answered on Mar 10, 2024
You should request a trial and not a waiver hearing and go to court. If the police officer does not appear, you will be acquitted. If the police officer appears, you can have a trial. If you are convicted, the judge can offer probation before judgment which avoids the points. Note that a PBJ counts... View More
A car hit another car on the highway which then hit me and we all spun out and crashed into eachother again and hit the guard rail. The guy who caused it was arrested for a dui. I didn’t go to the hospital but my back and neck do hurt. My credit is bad and I really loved my truck. I’m not sure... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
Yes, the other vehicle's insurance should pay for the property damages (excepting any difference for financing balance, ordinarily picked up by gap). In terms of the injuries you describe, you could arrange a doctor visit to get checked out to be certain you're okay. Think about arranging... View More
A car hit another car on the highway which then hit me and we all spun out and crashed into eachother again and hit the guard rail. The guy who caused it was arrested for a dui. I didn’t go to the hospital but my back and neck do hurt. My credit is bad and I really loved my truck. I’m not sure... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
Unfortunately, you are entitled to recover the fair market value of your vehicle plus 6% sales tax and tags. If there is still a balance, gap coverage will pay the loan if you have it. Otherwise, you are responsible for any remaining balance.
Since you were injured, you should obtain prompt... View More
A car hit another car on the highway which then hit me and we all spun out and crashed into eachother again and hit the guard rail. The guy who caused it was arrested for a dui. I didn’t go to the hospital but my back and neck do hurt. My credit is bad and I really loved my truck. I’m not sure... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
The drunk driver who caused the accident will be liable to pay property damage up to the fair market value of your truck, or the cost of repairs, whichever is less. You would need “gap” insurance to cover the excess loan balance above what you receive for the total value of the truck. Gap... View More
A car hit another car on the highway which then hit me and we all spun out and crashed into eachother again and hit the guard rail. The guy who caused it was arrested for a dui. I didn’t go to the hospital but my back and neck do hurt. My credit is bad and I really loved my truck. I’m not sure... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2023
Sorry to hear about your accident. The car that started the chain reaction accident is at fault for all cars damaged including your property damage and personal injuries. However, if your car is declared a total loss and your remaining car loan is greater than the present market value of your car,... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
Who are “they”? The rental company is not responsible for that. Rental reimbursement under an insurance policy is provided when your car that is damaged in an accident is not drivable due to it being a total loss or because it is in the repair shop. You would then be given a covered rental... View More
I am considering forming a startup based on the design of a new lightweight automobile wheel. The business model is to patent the wheel design and sell licenses to wheel manufacturers and collect royalties from it. If there ends up being a design flaw in the wheel and it results in a wheel failure... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2023
The injured party would sue both the seller and the manufacturer/designer. The designer would ultimately be liable to the seller and the manufacturer (if different from the designer), for damages they pay out to the injured party. Basically, if all defendants in the case are insured, the... View More
I was driving a rental car that ended up on it's side. I was hurt but not seriously.
answered on Oct 7, 2023
You are entitled to factor in your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, the nature of your injuries, and other losses. The value of your case can be impacted by many factors. There is not a formula.
Your best bet is to speak with an attorney. All attorneys take cases like this on... View More
No other people or cars were involved. It was in a parking lot.
answered on Sep 4, 2023
Hello:
I am on vacation and have no books to look this up, however, the state has one (1) year to bring charges for assault and battery and I believe if an officer filed DUI charges in less than a year a Motion to Dismiss on that basis would fail. Now, the State clearly has problems of... View More
No other people or cars were involved. It was in a parking lot.
answered on Sep 3, 2023
Most people are taken into custody at the scene if they are suspected of a DUI. In some cases, the police officer or hospital takes blood from the suspect who is charged once the results come back. If you have concerns, you should speak to a lawyer in a confidential setting. If the police did not... View More
My sister is disabled and lives in Maryland. A new agency will to be providing services to her, namely getting her "out in the community" by driving her to, and helping her participate in, activities outside of the home. The staff member would be driving her in their own car and is... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2023
Liability waivers are, in general, enforceable, with some limitations that require a lawsuit and fact finding by a judge or jury to sort out--which is not what you want. A party cannot enforce a liability waiver to release them from liability for "gross" negligence or reckless behavior,... View More
I was found liable for a car accident only because I was not on my brothers insurance at the time I was driving his car, I was 21 and I had no vehicle. The other party was turning in the intersection and I was going straight through, they hit me on the side and blamed me. My brothers insurance... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2023
The insurance company found you liable? Did you have someone else look at the details of the accident? It isn't uncommon for one side to disagree with the other as to fault in an accident. Aside from the good points raised here by the other attorneys who responded, you may want to have someone... View More
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