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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
Brush blocks the view of a driveway in a 55 mph zone
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... Read more »
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?
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... Read more »
I am facing surgery. insurance wants to settle. What is a back and neck injury worth?
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.
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
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
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?
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... Read more »
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
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
A vehicle pulled out of a bar parking lot on the highway in front of another vehicle traveling 55 mph. After suddenly slamming on the brakes was not efficient enough to completely stop, The driver decided To pass the vehicle to avoid an accident. While successfully crossing the dotted line that... Read more »
answered on Jan 8, 2022
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Most attorneys would want to see available evidence before offering an opinion - police reports, video, eyewitness testimony, skid marks, points of impact on vehicles, etc. However, as a general rule applied in... Read more »
answered on Oct 30, 2021
You can always sue for more but you may not collect on it. If you don't have any underinsured motorist coverage under your policy and the driver who is responsible for your injuries only has $25,000 of insurance, there's a good chance (there are a few exceptions to this in the event the... Read more »
Had an accident 2 years ago in which the other party was at fault. Their insurance company refused to pay but now will. I don't have possession of the car as it's long after but I do have estimates and pictures.
answered on Sep 28, 2021
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. As a general matter, they don't really care if you still have the car or not. It's likely that their property damage adjuster inspected the vehicle at the collision shop around the time of the accident. If... Read more »
the sycamore is huge. We have only been in the condo for two years. They were going to cut it but decided to have us pay for it.
answered on Sep 18, 2021
They are liable if the tree falls, you sue, and you prove negligence. For example, is the tree dying or is it just large?
people are backing out in front of me with i high degree of regularity if i hit the, i maintain my driving speed and don't swerve, if they don't get out of my way in time and i hit them, is it my fault?
answered on Jun 14, 2021
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The GENERAL rule followed across the nation in virtually every state is that if you are on the main road, you usually have right of way over people backing into that road (barring factors such as speeding,... Read more »
The back passenger side of my car with the front right of his car. Insurance seems to deem it 50/50 and now he is trying to sue me. What can I do?
answered on Apr 26, 2021
If you have been sued and/or you have been sent correspondence/communication from the other driver or any other claimant, then immediately turn it over to your insurance company for handling. As part of your insurance contract, the insurance company will provide a lawyer to represent you if you are... Read more »
I was in a serious car accident. I have been sold two lemons from two different car lots. I feel that I have been mislead and taken advantage of by both of them. I am seeking the justice I deserve.
answered on Feb 23, 2021
Contact an attorney to discuss your options. The lemon law only applies to new vehicles but there may be other avenues for you if the vehicles were used.
To get into the other lane but a few seconds late I hear tires screen and see a motocycle sideway on the road with no driver on it. I pull of the road and call 911 but see some cops who can help and follow them back to the scene to give a statement . I eventually found out that the driver that fell... Read more »
answered on Nov 14, 2020
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week and time is of the essence in your matter. By this point, it's possible the police report might have materialized. You could consult with a local attorney to go over the facts of the accident, possibly with the... Read more »
answered on Aug 10, 2020
A Missouri attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for a week and you probably need to line someone up without further delay. Go to the tab above (Find-a-Lawyer) and search for lawyers in or near the county where the court you're appearing is located. Or search independently... Read more »
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