
answered on May 5, 2023
As my colleagues have correctly advised, whether to charge someone with a crime for vehicular manslaughter is ultimately left to the sound discretion of the District Attorney's office. Generally speaking, unless there are aggravating circumstances that contributed to the incident, such as... Read more »
With the surgery and winning judgement against trucker I was to have full medical for my jaw injury. For life.Yes it was 31 years ago and I have been in need for more surgery but I dint have my lawyers name then or how to collect fir my surgery . If U dint remember lawyers name ir trucking company... Read more »

answered on May 4, 2023
You could check with the court where the case was handled. You could also check department of motor vehicle records for accident reports, which from your description, would have passed the threshold to file a report of motor vehicle accident. You indicate MORE surgery. If you have any leads to the... Read more »
With the surgery and winning judgement against trucker I was to have full medical for my jaw injury. For life.Yes it was 31 years ago and I have been in need for more surgery but I dint have my lawyers name then or how to collect fir my surgery . If U dint remember lawyers name ir trucking company... Read more »

answered on May 4, 2023
If you actually prevailed in your lawsuit and obtained a judgment against the defendant trucking company, a copy of the judgment should be on file with the clerk's office of the county in which your lawsuit was brought. Given how old the case is, it is likely in archives and would need to be... Read more »
I was in car accident on 2021 at 100% NOT my fault. Other driver is already in prison. My injuries were severe. I had broken ankle broken femur bone hip and 3 broken ribs on left side of my body. It took me more than year to heal. I still have problem with lifting heavy objects and standing for... Read more »

answered on Mar 23, 2023
Sorry to hear what you went through. The "value" of any case is determined by a number of factors, including liability (who's at fault), damages (the nature and extent of your injuries) and oftentimes insurance coverage (both from the defendant's insurance and potentially your... Read more »
I was in car accident on 2021 at 100% NOT my fault. Other driver is already in prison. My injuries were severe. I had broken ankle broken femur bone hip and 3 broken ribs on left side of my body. It took me more than year to heal. I still have problem with lifting heavy objects and standing for... Read more »

answered on Mar 23, 2023
If you do not think the settlement amount adequately compensates you for your pain and suffering, you should reject the settlement offer.
In a serious injury like yours, sometimes it is useful to stage a mock summary jury trial or two to see what a disinterested group reflective of a jury... Read more »
At the accident he was walking around and reported no injuries. He merged into my lane 5 feet in front of my vehicle during a snow storm going slower than me. The speed limit was 55 and I was going no more than 40. causing me to rear end him and pushed me into a parked car. Will this go anywhere? I... Read more »

answered on Feb 10, 2023
That the other driver was walking around immediately following the incident, although relevant, is not dispositive as to whether he sustained a permanent injury from the collision. Many injuries, especially neck and back injuries, do not manifest themselves for several days following the initial... Read more »
At the accident he was walking around and reported no injuries. He merged into my lane 5 feet in front of my vehicle during a snow storm going slower than me. The speed limit was 55 and I was going no more than 40. causing me to rear end him and pushed me into a parked car. Will this go anywhere? I... Read more »

answered on Feb 10, 2023
I'm sorry about your accident. Make copies of the papers you were served with and give the originals to your insurance carrier. They should arrange a legal defense. New York State is a comparative negligence jurisdiction, which means that each driver's relative fault can be determined as... Read more »
The company already finished with the bankruptcy I signed settlement agreement for a certain amount already 3 months ago what is taking so long

answered on Feb 9, 2023
If the insurance company which was going to pay your settlement filed for bankruptcy or went under, you will have needed to file a claim with the NY Liquidation Bureau which acts as a receiver for insolvent insurance companies, https://www.nylb.org/home.htm Although the NY Liquidation Bureau will... Read more »
The company already finished with the bankruptcy I signed settlement agreement for a certain amount already 3 months ago what is taking so long

answered on Feb 8, 2023
As my colleagues correctly advise, seek consultation with counsel. The timeline is not indicated here, or whether you reached settlement through negotiation or through trial. Regardless of whether the carrier's outstanding claim liabilities are picked up by a state-guaranteed entity or fund,... Read more »
The company already finished with the bankruptcy I signed settlement agreement for a certain amount already 3 months ago what is taking so long

answered on Feb 8, 2023
Insurance companies are not eligible for bankruptcy relief, by the express provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.
Instead, when an insurance company is no longer financially viable, it files an insolvency proceeding in the applicable state courts, which vary from state to state.
To... Read more »
The company already finished with the bankruptcy I signed settlement agreement for a certain amount already 3 months ago what is taking so long

answered on Feb 8, 2023
Bankruptcy can be a long and sometimes frustratingly-slow process for creditors. However, bankruptcy is guided by a complex mix of federal bankruptcy law, bankruptcy and local rules and other areas of state and federal law. In short, it is complicated and often has very important deadlines that... Read more »
Sam, a delivery guy from X’s company was chased by a dog. Steve, driving and trying to avoid hitting Sam, turned his car to the left and accidentally went into the store and injured himself and three other people. Is Sam or his company liable for the injured people?

answered on Jan 22, 2023
You should speak to a lawyer because ALL details and fine points matter for a correct analysis. At first glance, it appears that the driver is fully liable, irrespective of the other circumstances. However, liability is also apportioned in accordance with the state rules for that.
Sam, a delivery guy from X’s company was chased by a dog. Steve, driving and trying to avoid hitting Sam, turned his car to the left and accidentally went into the store and injured himself and three other people. Is Sam or his company liable for the injured people?

answered on Jan 22, 2023
If this is a real-life setting, Sam could be dragged into the equation, depending on his alternatives, the reasonableness of his reaction, and the scope of coverage provided by the company's insurance. If this is a textbook setting, which is doubtful, since students never turn to Justia as a... Read more »
Removal company’s insurance. I had just paid off my vehicle when this incident happened.
Can a lawyer be able to recover the monies that I still have to pay out of pocket due to this incident?

answered on Jan 27, 2023
Addendum - looking at the timeline here, keep in mind that if there is association/involvement with a public entity here, it's possible there could be short of notice of claim issues (notification deadlines). Good luck
Removal company’s insurance. I had just paid off my vehicle when this incident happened.
Can a lawyer be able to recover the monies that I still have to pay out of pocket due to this incident?

answered on Jan 11, 2023
Generally speaking, if your vehicle was damaged due to someone else's negligence, you can recover the difference between its market value immediately before the collision and its market value immediately after it was damaged. You can also recover damages for the loss of use of your vehicle,... Read more »
Removal company’s insurance. I had just paid off my vehicle when this incident happened.
Can a lawyer be able to recover the monies that I still have to pay out of pocket due to this incident?

answered on Jan 10, 2023
It could depend on what the out-of-pocket expenses are. If they were related to medical care or lost wages, no-fault would pick that up. In terms of other property damage-related expenses, it could depend on settlement terms. If you signed a release in consideration of monies received, the terms of... Read more »
The insurance it only have the insurance code

answered on Jan 9, 2023
That's standard procedure. The report will not list the insurance carrier by name, but only by the code. Now you can take the three-digit code you have and look up the carrier. Here's an online resource for Department of Motor Vehicle Insurance Codes and Company Contacts...... Read more »
I have been paying my lease payments all these months and unable to the car. Nobody from acura reaching out to make this right. I have been putting a lot of miles on my sons car that he can’t use in college because of this

answered on Dec 23, 2022
Dear Bronx Driver:
And your insurance is paying this shop to repair your vehicle? And the only holdup is a seatbelt replacement? Did you look to buy the proper seat belt on your own?
https://www.acurapartswarehouse.com/oem-acura-seat_belt.html
If you do so, get your vehicle... Read more »
Today during my first driving class, a commercial truck drove from my left trying to go around me and turned on the right hitting the car I was in. I have sprained shoulder and strained lumbosacral strain. It clearly was the fault of the driver on the truck.
What should I do? Besides the... Read more »

answered on Nov 17, 2022
Sorry to hear what happened to you. As my colleagues correctly advised, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage. Keep in mind that in order to recover damages for "pain and suffering",... Read more »
Today during my first driving class, a commercial truck drove from my left trying to go around me and turned on the right hitting the car I was in. I have sprained shoulder and strained lumbosacral strain. It clearly was the fault of the driver on the truck.
What should I do? Besides the... Read more »

answered on Nov 17, 2022
I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you have a healthy recovery from the injuries you describe. In terms of your question about what to do or what not to do, there's a lot to sort out. It's too much to cover within the brief scope of the Q & A format here.
If you reach... Read more »
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