It's not really a hard and exact science. Some attorneys see multiplier or per-diem methods as guidelines. There is leeway within any such method for subjective interpretation, based on additional details about the severity of injuries, nature of injuries, permanence, and other factors. The... View More

You could request that the chiropractor's office resubmits its bills, being mindful of applicable deadlines under Ohio law, depending on the type of insurance and the carrier's own bill submitting guidelines. Your second question sounds like it is more medical in nature than legal. You... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. If you have full coverage and your carrier handles damages, your carrier might then pursue the payment from the other driver, if it turns out they are liable, which seems to be the case, based on the findings of the police who responded. If your carrier has not... View More

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answered on May 29, 2025

Hi there,

Thank you for sharing what happened — I can only imagine how stressful that must’ve been, especially with your vehicle totaled and everything else going on. I want to make sure you get a clear understanding of where things stand legally and what your next steps might be.... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could be argued as the responsibility of the owner or the transporter. In some instances, possibly the responsibility of the applicable DOT. However, these are difficult claims in general. A common response is usually... View More

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answered on Mar 11, 2025

It's going to be tough for you to find an attorney for this. In general motor vehicle accidents are handled on a contingent basis when the other side has insurance. Without insurance, there is little guarantee of actual payment out of the judgment. This is something you could probably file... View More

If the car was used without your permission, then you are not responsible. The way the question was written gives the appearance that the car was in your name but used by your son. If that is the case, then you can be held liable. If found liable, then your license can be suspended until the... View More

'm sorry to hear about your accident. Determining fault in such situations involves understanding Ohio's traffic laws and the specifics of the incident.

Ohio Traffic Laws:

According to Ohio Revised Code § 4511.44, when entering or crossing a highway from a place other... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. From a textbook standpoint, yes, you have a case. Although the other vehicle did not make contact with you, it appears that they were the cause of your accident. From a... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, and more specifically, your own attorney on the case. But your question remains open for a week. It's difficult to give a "short answer" here because loss of use of your vehicle could depend on your policy and/or liability in the case. This may or... View More

Yes, you should be. That's a good move. It might also be helpful to consult with insurance professionals in Colorado. Although auto insurance is fairly standard in many aspects nationwide, there are always twists and distinctions from one jurisdiction to another, since a good portion of auto... View More

Addendum - I'm not saying that the given scenario would happen to stir fear. It might happen, it might not. It's just something to discuss with a local attorney in making a well-informed decision. I hope you are both okay. Good luck

This is something an Ohio attorney could advise best on, but your question remains open for a week. No one could comment on the PD damage figure without seeing what a collision shop estimates it at. You could consider discussing with a local attorney. Consider this scenario. In six months she comes... View More

If they handle it as only a claim without going into suit, it would be a claim under your insurance. If they place it into suit, the driver and the registered owner is usually named in the suit- knowing that the registrant doesn't have liability. That's just the way it's done in most... View More

Can you be at fault? Yes you can , however not enough informaation is provided in yoour post to give a more informed reply. I suggest that if you are injured and/or have damages, then you contact an accident/injury lawyer in your area to specifically discuss your matter----most attorneys who... View More

Evidence is in the form of verbal (testimony) and documentary (paper, maps, tapes, records). Being that you were involved in the accident, you should be able to provide testimony so you have evidence. On the other hand, a Judge has to weigh all of the evidence to determine fault/responsibility so... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. This is a tough case. Without video footage or impartial eyewitness testimony, it could be difficult to establish the speed of the other vehicle. Sometimes, experts could draw conclusions from the property damage. But that could be costly, especially in the realm... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

Yes, any insurance settlement from your February 2024 car accident should be protected and not at risk if you were previously discharged from a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in August 2023.

The key bankruptcy law that provides this protection is Section 541(a)(5) of the Bankruptcy Code. It states... View More

Unlike many states (like PA), Ohio does not permit a debtor to choose between the state and federal exemption lists; an Ohio resident can choose only those exemptions granted by the state of Ohio.

While it appears that the Ohio exemptions might have protected your auto accident recovery,... View More

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answered on Nov 30, 2023

In Ohio, as the owner of the car, you could be held responsible if your mother, who is insured to drive your car, gets into an accident. This is due to the principle known as "vicarious liability," which can apply to car owners when someone else operates their vehicle.

Your... View More