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On March 10, 2022, my 18-year-old son was involved in a car accident on an icy/snowy morning. He was uninsured at the time. While driving through a tee intersection without a stop sign, he was hit by another insured driver, resulting in his truck being totaled. Information was exchanged per police... View More 
answered on Mar 16, 2025
As my colleague advises, it could worth reviewing things more closely and exploring whether a counterclaim might be worthwhile. According to your post, there is no official report. So Progressive's determination in all likelihood arose from their own insured's statement. Based on the... View More
On March 10, 2022, my 18-year-old son was involved in a car accident on an icy/snowy morning. He was uninsured at the time. While driving through a tee intersection without a stop sign, he was hit by another insured driver, resulting in his truck being totaled. Information was exchanged per police... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2025
Addendum - Just an added consideration. Hopefully, something on the scale of $7,200 in damages would not make it to trial. But if it was not successfully disposed of in pre-trial, that element of not having insurance might not necessarily endear your son to the court. Something to think about in... View More
Executor is husband of 2 years and he said he gets all but the 5k to each kid after agreeing that they would split it 4 ways before the settlement
answered on Jan 20, 2025
If a person passes away that had a civil judgment, the proceeds generally go to the estate of the deceased. The funds then apply in generally the same way as other funds are processed in the estate (with some exceptions). This includes resolving creditors and then paying out the remaining funds... View More
I called the police and the non emergency number of the local pd. They said since it was on private property can’t do anything but to leave info with worker at building parking lot. I told them I don’t want a hit and run charge they said this should be fine. Am I safe from any charges?
answered on Jan 2, 2024
You should follow up with the person that you hit, even if on private property. Assuming you have since had contact with who you hit, generally, calling in the accident and reporting yourself to law enforcement at the scene prevents the prosecutor from filing hit and run charges. If hit and run... View More
Had prior back issues but never neck issues. Doctor said ct scan yesterday showed post traumatic neck pain due to injury and the only injury to my neck is the uber. Have degenerative disc's in spine in neck area and straightening of the normal cervical lordosis. Which causes more pain ontop of... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
Are the medical bills, anticipated medical bills related to injury due to the accident, and lost wages expected to be more than $1,400? Is there any compensation for pain and suffering? Does the total still equal $1,400 or less even with some compensation for pain and suffering? Depending on... View More
I've been involved in an accident where my vehicle was towed to a nearby towing company's yard, and it's been there for nearly a week. The other driver was at fault but is uninsured. My vehicle has comprehensive coverage, and I've contacted my insurance, but I haven't... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2025
A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. More information is needed about your coverage and the position of your insurance carrier. If the policy covers collision, it is likely that costs associated with repairs are also... View More
My dog was at large and I know I am responsible for damages to the vehicle but the lady accidentally hit my dog killed him and fled the scene I had to contact her
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
If the driver was aware that they had hit your dog and they fled the scene in an attempt to avoid responsibility, they could be charged with animal cruelty. However, if the driver did not realize that they had hit your dog or if they fled the scene for some other reason, they may not be charged... View More
answered on May 9, 2023
Depending on the specific charge, there generally isn't mandatory jail time for a hit and run conviction. Generally a party is held liable for the damages to pay either through their insurance or as part of restitution. A common sentencing may also include a fine and/or license revocation,... View More
The buyer is my (idiot) son. I believe he is driving without insurance also. I know he has not transferred the title and registered in his name since I got the notification for an unpaid parking violation.
answered on Apr 23, 2023
A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Your best protection is prompt registration and insuring of vehicle in the new owner's name (it may have already been done at this point). The problem is that in an accident lawsuit in most jurisdictions, the... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2023
These types of questions of negligence are very fact-specific. You could get into issues of maintenance, etc. in addition to default of the product itself. Even if the driver is found to be at fault and ordered to pay, the driver may then have a cause of action against the manufacturer to recoup... View More
I haven’t had car insurance for a couple days due to a check being on hold and not paying on them. The only reason my car was out was to get formula. A girl was distracted and claimed she was crying and rear ended me and sent me into another car damaging the front and back of mine. Since I’m... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2023
A local attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A local attorney must advise here, but in many states, only limited economic damages are recoverable if uninsured. However, each state has its own rules. Try to arrange a free initial consultation with a local... View More
Large decorative rock was hit leaving the parking lot of a dealership but the the dealership wasn't notified of the accident, rock could not be seen over the hood of the vehicle.
answered on Dec 19, 2022
If you damage property of another with your vehicle, you can be liable for the damage. You would need to speak with an attorney about your case if some exception applies in your situation.
State is Nebraska
answered on Nov 6, 2022
A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney as to state-specific insurance practices, the short answer is that they do not usually have to, as protocol followed in most places nationwide. Insurance... View More
Garbage man hit my equipment trailer that I use daily. I had no choice but to rent one and it’s been over a year and at faults insurance still has paid out a dime. It took them 8 mo to deem a total loss and now only wants to pay for 14 days of rental fees and no loss of use. I’ve spent nearly... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2021
A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, it could depend on the terms of the policy. Vehicle property damages are generally limited to parts/labor for repairs or market value for geographic region, with rental for a limited and... View More
Once you submit, it is filed. Should I be worries? Accident was not my fault.
answered on Sep 21, 2021
If you didn't fill out the accident report as you intended, you may want to call and explain what you accidentally did and ask how to have the report re-opened.
answered on Jul 5, 2021
A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. You would need to initiate a property damage claim. It would be advisable to consult with a Nebraska attorney to identify any filing deadlines. If you're claiming loss of use, you could be requested to produce... View More
I was driving at around 40 mph to my girlfriend's house on a gravel road, and we came up a hill and there was a long row of gravel piled up in the middle of the road. This is a major arterial road, and there were no warning signs, so as a result, it destroyed my scrape guard underneath my car,... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2021
A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. In many places, it could depend on the road and the amount of traffic it gets. Good practices would have involved cordoning off the gravel and putting up signs, just as you mention, so that it wouldn't be a hazard... View More
My daughter was driving my car no insurance , was in an accident , a car ran a red light and hit her , and now the insurance company said they did their own investigation and finds my daughter at fault can they do that
answered on Mar 31, 2021
Yes, they can do that---but you do not have to accept the conclusion of the insurance company. You can make them take you to court and prove their case before a Judge. Likewise, if you are seeking money from the insurance company and they want to pay you nothing or less than what you believe you... View More
Other party has stated they were at fault according to police report. We now need to go forward to reach settlement for injuries sustained to our minor son. We have a claim # with other parties insurance. My son will not be able to do some things long-term he wanted to do. We have not paid any... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2021
You may want to contact an attorney in Nebraska that works in the personal injury field to help point you in the right direction. As a minor is involved, there may be special steps you need to take.
My insurance was cancelled 10days before this accident so the DMV says Im liable for $957 of damages to the person at fault for wrecking both vehicles for his failure to yeild to me in a roundabout.
answered on Jul 16, 2019
I'm not sure what your question is. If you've been charged with a crime or a traffic offense, then you should retain a criminal defense attorney. If you are being sued for civil damages and you'd like the opportunity to prove the accident was not your fault, then you should retain... View More
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