My car is totaled. Car that I hit has minimal damage. Car that hit me and caused me to hit car in front of me drove away and license plate number I had doesn’t match vehicle description. Any way to avoid being at fault for hitting the car in front of me? I was not cited. This happened on the... Read more »
answered on Apr 22, 2022
I am sorry you had this experience. When you are struck from behind and pushed into the car in front of you, you are generally not at fault. Assuming you have full coverage, you should go through your own carrier. If the people in the car in front try to bring a claim against you, then your... Read more »
Drainage cap and traveling 1700 feet. He was transported to hospital. Police searched his car which the found pain pills he was prescribed due to wisdom teeth out Tuesday and marijuana. He advised police he took pain pill at 11 that day and hadn’t smoke since last weekend. He consented to... Read more »
answered on Apr 17, 2022
He should contact a local experienced OVI attorney.
At the first court date, your son will be given the opportunity to enter a plea. If he cannot afford an attorney, he can also ask the court to appoint one. To challenge the charges, a not-guilty plea would need to be entered.... Read more »
Can they come after me for claims of injury when they hit my car in a result of being hit by the humane society .
answered on Mar 13, 2022
An Ohio attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A claimant could pursue anyone they choose in the aftermath of an accident. But that in and of itself does not mean that everyone they point to is liable. It could be that the opposing attorney is very cautious and... Read more »
My car was rear-ended at a red light due to negligence on the other drivers part. His insurance covers the value of my vehicle but my car was not finished being paid off and I am now out of a car and have missed a few days here and there or spent money to get to work. For two weeks after the... Read more »
answered on Feb 16, 2022
There is no need to handle this by yourself, especially if you have uncertainty. I recommend that you consult with an injury lawyer in your area----most will provide a free consultation so there is no reason not to contact a few, ask them your questions and then if necessary, hire the one with... Read more »
answered on Feb 8, 2022
If the at fault insurance company does not play nice, then you need to hire an accident/injury attorney to represent you and protect your interests.
Will he have to show proof of insurance in court or will it be thrown out? There were no injuries but both cars totaled. The ticket said the offense was "stop sign". It also says he does not need to appear in person. Can this be thrown out without showing proof of insurance?
answered on Feb 2, 2022
Tickets with incorrect names on them do not get thrown out. They get corrected. He is going to get a license suspension from the BMV for not having insurance.
The other parties insurance company is only paying 11,000 dollars. I still owe 14000 on the car and am left with a 3000$ bill and no vehicle. Do I have any options or am I stuck with this?
answered on Jan 28, 2022
You can always sue the other party as long as you do not sign a release. I would also contact your insurance company and notify them of the accident. Furthermore, I don't know if you bought GAP insurance when you bought your car. If you did, then it would cover the difference. If you are... Read more »
I was passenger of the vehicle not at fault we were parked and parking spot at a convenient store. A commercial box truck slammed into us so hard they totaled the car we we were in. Me and the driver went to the ER my friend was off work 3 days with wip lash. During a MRI we found a brain aneurysm... Read more »
answered on Jan 23, 2022
Under Georgia law, those that are injured through no fault of their own may be entitled to damages, which includes compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages. The insurance company will be responsible for paying out these sums and will most certainly try to limit their... Read more »
My dr says it’s a result of the accident
answered on Dec 7, 2021
You might---but with the passage of time and the lack of a report being made, it is more difficult but still can be done. I recommend that you immediately contact a few accident/injury lawyers in your area and set up consults with them---most will provide a free first consult so take them up on... Read more »
A month later and I’m still getting headaches. My dr thinks it’s from the accident. Can I get compensation from her insurance
answered on Dec 7, 2021
You might---but with the passage of time and the lack of a report being made, it is more difficult but still can be done. I recommend that you immediately contact a few accident/injury lawyers in your area and set up consults with them---most will provide a free first consult so take them up on... Read more »
The kid ended up being 17 years old. I pulled out of line and threw a thin plastic, mcdonalds cup at his passenger window and left. He followed me even though I tried to lose him to my parents where my daughter was sleeping. He got out of his car making threats, so I grabbed a golf club and yelled... Read more »
answered on Nov 24, 2021
Sir,
If you are unsure whether the surveilance video cameras will show you causing damage to the window at the McDonald's then you can arrange with the young man to pay for the damage and make full restitution based on a written estimate he gives for the costs of the repairs and/or... Read more »
We were together during the accident, after the car was totaled she left. I do not believe she was found at fault. The loan was paid by my insurance company. But she hired and accident attorney and is going after the other party.
answered on Nov 18, 2021
Why do you want to sue your ex? What damages did you have from the accident which you believe you are legally entitled to recover from her?
I got into an accident, my steering locked up on my vehicle and I went into another vehicle pulling out of a gas station. Damaged were done and I didn't realize my insurance that I paid for 6 months in advanced had expired a few weeks prior. The other party has State Farm insurance and they... Read more »
answered on Nov 3, 2021
Only an Ohio attorney can advise here, but your post remains open for two weeks. You should consider reaching out to an Ohio attorney without further delay. I'm sorry, but from what you describe, it appears that you are being sued by the other motorist. Writing an informal note as you describe... Read more »
The car was parked extremely close to mine, the parking lot was also not legally a parking lot (cars had just pulled to park) I’m aware we are both a fault (because it’s not actually a lot nor a parking spot) I also stayed and exchanged information with the driver.
answered on Sep 24, 2021
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter, the fact that a car is illegally parked doesn't usually result in negating its owner's property damage rights. An attorney could need additional details here, but it's possible both... Read more »
answered on Sep 14, 2021
You have not asked a question. But if you believe you were not at fault, you can contest the ticket in court.
Driver was either only listed as at fault..will my license get suspended..am now current on tags and license..do i have any recourse for damages.
answered on Sep 12, 2021
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It's possible you could have a basis for recovery - but only an Ohio attorney could advise for certain what types of damages are included or excluded. In many jurisdictions, those violations on your part could... Read more »
I was in an accident yesterday when I was on my way to get blood results from my doctor and then to work. I was on the freeway when it happened I turned my blinker on to get in the left lane when I looked nobody was there so I started to get over next thing I know a car came up behind me and side... Read more »
answered on Aug 26, 2021
It sounds like you were at fault in the accident. When you change lanes it is on you to be sure no one is currently occupying that lane and this sounds like a classic blind spot mistake. As for the marijuana allegations and the sobriety testing, if you are charged with a drug offense or a DUI, you... Read more »
I'm his legal guardian why would it go into probate until he turns 18?
answered on Aug 5, 2021
When someone under the age of 18 gets a settlement in Ohio, the probate court in the county in which the minor lives has jurisdiction over the settlement. The court will review the settlement, and approve it if it seems fair. It will also act to preserve the minor's money, and put... Read more »
answered on Jul 24, 2021
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your accident, but am glad no one was hurt. You may have already done so by now, but you could reach out to a Traffic Ticket attorney in the Marion area to discuss the violation and the no-insurance... Read more »
answered on Jul 16, 2021
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