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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Missouri on
Q: I got into a car accident, the person who claimed liability lives out of state their insurance does not cover my cost

They already took my car and here it is almost 3 months later and they still have not sent payment over I'm having to pay for a rental out of pocket, and harassed to put this under my insurance when I'm not the one who took liability what can I do to get this going. They deemed my... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 8, 2024

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your reluctance to handle this through your own insurance is understandable if the other side was at fault. However, sometimes that could be a viable option - depending on the basis of (and legitimacy of) the other... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Missouri on
Q: Can I still drive if I got a ticket
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 15, 2024

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks. Until you speak with a local attorney, minor traffic tickets do not usually prohibit people from continuing to drive, as long as a suspension or revocation is not involved. Just to be on the safe side, you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Missouri on
Q: What can I do when a auto insurance company charges me more money for policy because of not at fault accident on record

The accident was not a moving violation the accident was my car was parked in front of my house and a tow truck back into it the tow trucks insurance paid for the damages so how can I insurance company charge me a higher premium I take my discounts away for being an unsafe driver when there was... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 31, 2024

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week.

Reach out to your carrier to discuss. You're correct - based on your description, that type of accident should not reflect upon your record as a safe driver. But some carriers count all accidents. You...
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4 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Missouri on
Q: My mother was in an Auto accident and auto was totaled. Hit from behind by a trailer truck. Passed away a few week later
Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on May 15, 2024

I’m so sorry to hear this. You didn’t ask a legal question but must be wondering what to do. The answer is that you should get in touch with a local attorney. The other driver’s insurer won’t take an unrepresented party nearly as seriously as one represented by counsel. Under... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Missouri on
Q: I was in a car accident in 2016 .I was rear ended..my car was totalled..I had shoulder surgery..I was off work for 3 mon

my lawyer never presented an offer just told me the settlement amount..gave me a check for 40 thousand dollars..case was settled within a year. Is this normal practice

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jan 18, 2024

No it is not normal practice. The attorney should advise you of all offers made and received. The attorney must receive your consent to accept a settlement.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury and Criminal Law for Missouri on
Q: She ran a red light and a motorcycle hit side of her car and died. Her fault, what charges should she face?

He was on a motorcycle goin estimate 15 mph over speed limit. Woman ran red light and he hit the side of her car and it killed him. She has 5 previous dwi's, 3+ driving on suspended/revoked and was driving on suspended/revoked when she killed him. I don't think she had insurance.... View More

Melissa  Webb
Melissa Webb
answered on Nov 13, 2023

The criminal charges, if any, will be at the discretion of the Prosecuting Attorney. It takes time for them to file the charges because they have to gather evidence and determine the appropriate charge(s) to ensure conviction. The family will likely be contacted to provide a victim impact statement... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Missouri on
Q: my mother was hit and killed by a racing vehicle. Im her only child. Can i file a civil suit?
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Oct 11, 2023

Yes you may have a lawsuit depending on the facts of the crash. Consult with experienced attorneys.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Missouri on
Q: My son was driving my car I had no insurance he rearendedcar trying to prevent hitting the car who stopped abruptly due

To 2 cars in front of him stopping . Abstracted view for all cars. Cops came out no tickets were given to anyone. Cop said everyone responsible for their own damages. Now the guy my son is suing my son . Can he do this ?

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Sep 5, 2023

Yes. It will be up to your son to defend the case to show it was not your son's fault.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Missouri on
Q: i was involved in a accident last year in July i was uninsured. are there any lawyers who would take my case i

i had insurnsces on my truck just not my car

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 27, 2023

I'm sorry about your accident. A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and if you have been served with papers, you'll need to respond promptly. It's going to be difficult for attorneys to offer their services to you - this site isn't... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Insurance Bad Faith for Missouri on
Q: Are attorney's fees recoverable in a property damage suit against vehicle insurance company/their insured?

After a car accident, I file a 3rd party claim against the at fault driver (insurance company agrees their insured is at fault). My vehicle is deemed a total loss and is grossly undervalued. The insurance company refuses to alter their offer and doesn't seem to understand the rarity of my... View More

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Jul 7, 2023

Missouri follows the "American Rule" regarding attorney's fees. In a lawsuit for negligence, you aren't entitled to attorney's fees.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Missouri on
Q: I was hit by a semi; & receiving pain management & treatments. Insurance wants to settle. What is the value of my injury

I am facing surgery. insurance wants to settle. What is a back and neck injury worth?

Michael S. Foster
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Michael S. Foster
answered on Apr 25, 2023

Unfortunately, this is impossible to answer without reviewing your medical records and bills, the police report, etc. You may also have future medical issues that need to be addressed for which you should be compensated for. Again, every case is different and depends on a lot of different factors.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Missouri on
Q: Is there a minimum height for an unmarked overpass for the railroad in the city of Chicago

I had an unmarked overpass for the railroad and my semi truck and trailer that is 13 ft 6 in but they were no posting of the high anywhere prior to going under the bridge

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 24, 2023

A Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This could be something that civil engineers and city planners are more familiar with than attorneys. One option is to contact the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) for information. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Missouri on
Q: I was in a wreck but uninjured they had my vehicle for 30 days. Should I receive compensation for that?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 5, 2023

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Depending on liability and insurance coverage, one of the carriers could pay storage and possibly vehicle rental for a reasonable time period, but usually not in the range of 30 days. Carriers generally pay until... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Small Claims and Gov & Administrative Law for Missouri on
Q: How do i get insurance information. From a business vehicle when they will not give me information no police report

I was the victim of a hit and run. Witnesses saw truck hit my car and not leave a note it was a company vehicle I contacted the company of the driver that hit my vehicle and they will not give me their insurance information without seeing it on video. I do not have video. It took me a couple days... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 22, 2023

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. As a general matter nationwide, insurance information could be requested in the course of the discovery, or fact-finding, process of a lawsuit. A local attorney should advise here, since different tiers of state... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Missouri on
Q: Can an insurance company demand license number of a driver in an accident if the claim is no longer needed?

I was driving my wife's car when I got rear-ended by a semi truck. We just got married so we have separate policies still. She opened a claim with her insurance just in case. We also opened a claim with the semi truck's insurance. Their insurance company is cooperating so we prefer to... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 10, 2022

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to discuss your options of cooperating or disputing their request with a local attorney in your state, nationwide it is not uncommon for license information to be looked at. It isn't bad... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Real Estate Law for Missouri on
Q: How does it work if you are threatened to be sued by a HOA ?

There is no actually proof that the HOA in question is real. In fact just a bunch of peple who put a gate on a county road? However only one individual has reached out and he is the only one filing and not even the owner of the property that is in question?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 24, 2022

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Their rights could depend on what the suit is for - accident, property damage, etc. If you believe you could be sued for a legitimate claim, you could try to arrange a brief consult with a local attorney to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Municipal Law for Missouri on
Q: Is there a distance requirement the state must maintain? As in a minimum distance for brush and tree limbs from the side

Brush blocks the view of a driveway in a 55 mph zone

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 11, 2022

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You'd probably get the most reliable guidance from an attorney or lawmaker familiar with the specific region. The requirements you describe are often governed by local ordinances, in addition to any state... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Missouri on
Q: Car hit when backing up in private parking lot. Have witness to excessive speed of the other vehicle. Who is at fault?

Parking lot speed limit was 10mph. Witness who saw it concluded confidently that other person was going much faster than 10mph. Who will insurance find at fault?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 31, 2022

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter nationwide, a vehicle entering the existing main flow of traffic is obligated to yield. If there is video surveillance, that would naturally carry more weight than the observation of a non-expert... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Missouri on
Q: I’m not at fault for a minor accident. My insurance paid me in less than 24 hrs. Now at fault insurance wants to pay too

Should I accept money from both insurance companies? My agent has already assured me that my premium will not go up since other insurance company accepted full liability

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 1, 2022

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your carrier acted very fast. In general nationwide, claimants do not usually get paid twice for the same claim - one insurance carrier or the other pays. It sounds like the two carriers are not aware of each... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Federal Crimes, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Missouri on
Q: What can be done to help a mother find some justice for the death of her son?

Last april a man driving without a license, without insurance, in an truck he’d had for nearly a month without registering it properly turned left into oncoming traffic. He struck and killed a man and seriously injured a woman on a motorcycle. Even with prior charges in another state for driving... View More

Cameron Tousi
Cameron Tousi
answered on Feb 15, 2022

I'm so very sorry for your loss. In rare circumstances, it is possible to seek damages from the state itself (e.g., police and others acting as its agents). This is called the public duty doctrine, and its application depends on the particular statutes/court cases of a particular state. Under... View More

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