I'm curious about this as it pertains to Title 20 - Vehicle Laws -- Accidents and Accident Reports; Section 20-106 - Duty on Striking Domestic Animal. My dog was hit, and the driver stopped before driving away. I called the police to file a report & create a case, but I'm wondering... Read more »

answered on Mar 23, 2023
The driver --assuming they were aware that they struck and injured the dog-- is in violation of Transportation Article 20-105 (failure to remain at scene of accident resulting in damage to unattended property--pets are deemed property under Maryland law), 20-105.1 (information required to be... Read more »
I'm curious about this as it pertains to Title 20 - Vehicle Laws -- Accidents and Accident Reports; Section 20-106 - Duty on Striking Domestic Animal. My dog was hit, and the driver stopped before driving away. I called the police to file a report & create a case, but I'm wondering... Read more »

answered on Mar 22, 2023
If the responsible driver did not notify the police/law enforcement to report the incident - and you have identification information regarding the driver - the police at its option, if you report the offender, could cite the driver for violating the applicable section of the transportation code,... Read more »

answered on Feb 28, 2023
Do not believe what the adjuster is telling you. Contact a NJ lawyer for representation. Damages for pain and suffering are allowed in NJ; however, NJ is a comparative fault state, meaning that you must not be more than 50% at fault for the accident, and your percentage of fault will reduce your... Read more »
My blinker on and began to turn when the light turned green. The truck hit my car on the passenger side door. Who is at fault?

answered on Jan 20, 2023
I agree with Mr. Scherr's assessment. Additionally, you may be barred from any recovery from the truck's insurer (for both property damage and any injuries you may have suffered) due to contributory negligence. You stated that the truck was "driving" and not stopped. If you... Read more »
My blinker on and began to turn when the light turned green. The truck hit my car on the passenger side door. Who is at fault?

answered on Jan 20, 2023
An attorney would need to review pictures of the intersection, the police report, and witness statements. In many bus only lanes, other drivers are permitted to enter the lane and turn just prior to the intersection. You can pull up pictures of the intersection using Google maps.
Called the police, and got the insurance from the third parties company (contractor is hired as a third party). When asking the district manager for the insurance and they refused to give us the insurance even though his happened with their vehicle in the parking garage they supply for tenants. Is... Read more »

answered on Nov 5, 2022
Anyone involved in a motor vehicle accident must give their insurance information to the other driver. It is the other driver that has that responsibility. It sounds like you obtained the insurance information on the vehicle. If not, your insurance company can run the tag and obtain the insurance... Read more »

answered on Oct 24, 2022
In short, yes. If you know the identity of the driver, you can sue the responsible party within three (3) years, per Maryland's statute of limitations. If you do not know the identity of the driver and can satisfy your own insurance carrier (usually through the production of a police report... Read more »

answered on Oct 24, 2022
You would generally have three years to file a claim with, and then sue if necessary, your insurance company for an uninsured motorist claim. There may be other claims with shorter time frames. You should consult with a lawyer in a confidential setting.

answered on Oct 23, 2022
Generally yes. You have the same statute of limitations as you would if there was a defendant you could name. But you want to consult with a lawyer to see if the general rule matches the unique facts of your case.
Fault couldn’t be determined in the accident so it is my belief my car insurance will skyrocket.

answered on Oct 6, 2022
No. You cannot. While a carrier may consider any number of things in setting rates, I think the insured status of another involved driver would be lower on the list of factors.
Fault couldn’t be determined in the accident so it is my belief my car insurance will skyrocket.

answered on Oct 5, 2022
No, you cannot sue the police for failure to write a ticket. They have absolute discretion on whether to issue a citation. Regardless, issuing a citation does not determine fault. You can sue the other driver and your own insurance company if he is uninsured and if you win, your rates will not go... Read more »
And as I was overpassing then they made a left turn into my passenger side how can I win this case with insurance because of the law that MD issued when overtaking a driver

answered on Aug 16, 2022
In order to determine who is at fault for the accident, an attorney would have to review all evidence including the police report, speaking with witnesses, speaking with you, reviewing photographs of the scene and damage to the vehicles, etc. Maryland is a contributory negligence state which means... Read more »
Can i be in trouble for not having it registered or insured? I explained to the officer the situation of why its parked and covered.

answered on Jun 15, 2022
Every local jurisdiction has ordinances addressing unregistered, inoperable and abandoned vehicles. Montgomery County is no exception. It is illegal to park an unregistered or inoperable vehicle on a public street or on private property in a residential area. Upon citation, you will have 30 days... Read more »
I was hit by a uhaul truck last year. It was the other party's fault. I've been to therapy and finished everything. My lawyer has all the drivers info but she does not want to cooperate with her insurance investigation. It's frustrating because my life has been ruined and it seems... Read more »

answered on May 30, 2023
Your attorney should answer this question for you.
It can take a long time, many months, sometimes years, to do all that is necessary to even ask for a settlement, and longer to get a settlement. And, if a lawsuit is filed, it can take years to get to trial.
Specifically if a citizen was found Not Guilty on a specific charge that caused repairs to be made?

answered on Apr 25, 2023
Not guilty does not necessarily mean you were not responsible. So this question cannot be answered without knowing all of the facts. But the not guilty does not necessarily release your potential liability
If both ways have green lights and no arrows. A driver turning left from one side, another turning right from the other, so both heading to the same spot. If they collide and the driver turning right did nothing to avoid, but driver turning left didn’t yield properly, who’s at fault? Does... Read more »

answered on Feb 8, 2023
The vehicle turning left in your scenario must yield the right of way to the vehicle coming in the opposite direction and making the right turn. The vehicle making the left turn is at fault for the accident.
I recently saw a dashcam video where an individual was driving on a two-lane bridge (with no median or place to pull over) on the left-hand lane when a car cut them off from the right lane merging into their lane. They hit the car and swerved right, continuing to drive. Would that be a hit-and-run?... Read more »

answered on Dec 27, 2022
The person is supposed to pull over to a safe location so as not to impede traffic and then stop. If the person does that, it is not a hit and run.
we already have everything figured out talked to the persons car that got hit and my friends car and insurance has told my friend that i’m at fault and his insurance will be penalized but now i’m wondering if mine will be even though i my personal insurance never got involved

answered on Sep 13, 2022
It could affect your rates. Insurance companies usually ask if you have had any accidents in the last three years when you renew and they may have access to the information anyway when they go to renew.
Video shows me doing my due diligence to ensure there wasn’t a vehicle in my blind spot . I have a CDL

answered on Feb 28, 2022
You can receive probation before judgment for a moving violation in Maryland. You need to request a trial within 30 days of the hearing and go to court. However, for CDL purposes, a PBJ can still affect your CDL since under federal law, PBJ's are the same as a conviction.
They had my vehicle for several months. When it was just about ready, it fell off the car lift and sustained damages totaling my vehicle. Their insurance company wrote it off as a total loss and is offering me a just and fair offer for compensation. The service center is still requesting me to... Read more »

answered on Feb 9, 2022
They never returned a repaired car to you. They did not live up to their end of the contract. I would not be inclined to pay the bill. You can submit the bill to their insurer and ask them to pay it.
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