I received a witness notice of court date rrequesting my presence back In Oklahoma for an auto accident in which they are charging the man that hit me. They sent the letter on 9/3/19. I received it 9/10/19 via regular mail and was not served. I’ve called and left messages trying to tell them it... Read more »
If you have not been properly served you have no legal obligation to appear. However, your failure to appear to testify could result in the case being dismissed against the Defendant.
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Depending on the circumstances, yes. If a death is involved you need the advice of an attorney whichever side you were on.
Is it legal for an insurance company to "discount " the asking price of comparable vehicles?
I’m not sure what you mean by discounting the asking price of comparable vehicles. The way it should be valued is what the value of a similar vehicle in similar condition is valued. One of the best ways to find the value of your vehicle is to use the vehicles listed on EBay Motors that are... Read more »
93 year old man ran a red light and hit me on the driver side. causing major injuries to me causing me to be flown and be put on full life support. we ended up suing him, but 2 months after we did he died, now suing the estate. they sold the land and the house and with the insurance money was... Read more »
Talk to your attorneys. If they have a contingent fee they have every interest in maxing the amount, and presumably have filed a notice of claim with the estate.
What are my legal rights? I was going under 2mph but just now I'm receiving a $800$ estimate which I believe is beyond inflated, from potentially a fake company. I aknowledge I'm at fault but I have to many red flags to blindly pay that amount. What are my options at this point?
Before you pay anything, you should make sure that any documents you receive, saying you owe money, are genuine.
You have the right to ask for proof that the documents are genuine.
I'm trying to help an adult daughter with transportation whom is required to have an interlock installed. She has been arrested for possession of CDS twice and has in the past had single vehicle accidents of which I am suspicious. So my concern is that if I am on the title of a car the she either... Read more »
Yes, you open yourself up to litigation. It is best that your daughter not drive any of your vehicles and not be on your insurance.
Two vehicles are in a parking lot. The elderly Driver of Vehicle A opens their door, loses their grip due to the wind, and the door swings into Vehicle B, leaving a deep dent (6" x 3" x 1/2"). The driver of vehicle B gets out and examine the damage. When B insists A is liable for damages, A... Read more »
There are a number of offenses, for which each driver may be liable.
Driver A may be guilty of assault. "An assault is any willful and unlawful attempt or offer with force or violence to do a corporal hurt to another." Okla. Stat. tit. 21 sec. 641. A attempted to injure B with A's car.... Read more »
Before the case made it to trial after over a year of litigation, I was convicted of a dom A&B that had me sentenced to a year in jail. The law firm representing me called my phone looking for me and was told by my girlfriend that I was in jail. a month later, without notifying me, the attorney... Read more »
You must file an action for auto negligence within two years after "the cause of action shall have accrued."
In an auto negligence case, the cause of action, generally begins to "accrue" on the date of the auto accident.
Because this case was dismissed almost four years ago, it... Read more »
Swerved to miss deer, olive fire department showed up but did nothing, Onstar sent emergency services, I was okay and out of truck before anyone showed up on site.
Is it the fire company or a firm or collection agency? There's one that goes from state to state doing this. Contact your insurance company, then the insurance department. https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-fire-company-insurance-bills-20150729-story.html
I told the driver to stop but she kept going can I get in trouble also
No.
Other driver left car walked away without seeing if we were ok or talking to us.i checked her glove box for insurance and found tag and license info.intersection has cameras
I assume you contacted cops. Talk to a member of the OK assn for justice--they give free consults.
We’re in Oklahoma the accident happened in Minco, OK to be specific. The livestock was in the middle of my lane I did everything I could to prevent hitting it but it happened anyway. I was almost to a complete stop when I saw the car behind us about to run into us so I then pulled to the side of... Read more »
Get an estimate and have it paid for by farmer or his insurance. Or if you have collision run it through yours and they can,,,,, call farmers (as it were)(sorry).
If you were injured, contact a member of the Oklahoma Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
What assets can be attached, i.e., retirement accts, wife's personal accts, any/all joint accts, home, etc.?
If you have insurance, you are hopefully protected. If you don't, then you need to get a consultation from an attorney in your area who handles bankruptcies, which would be a protection for you. You may not need it as in some states marital jointly held property is immune from seizure.
Is there anything we can do about it?
I hope she is well. If she is catastrophically injured, it may be possible depending on the dynamics, but there are several problems --1) you say she flipped it--that presumes she is at fault; 2) airbags are designed for front impact, possibly side impact--roll over protection bags handle... Read more »
she has admitted to the police and her insurance company that it indeed was her fault. Because I hit my brakes before slamming on them to slow my car down. they claim I'm at 20% at fault. then, they only want to pay 500.00 for injuries to both of my girls because I took them to a Manual therapist... Read more »
Don't accept the deal. It's not fair, especially for your girls. See an experienced personal injury lawyer to talk about this.
Other party’s insurance company doesn’t want to pay my medical and are asking for my prior chiropractic records. Are they entitled to have these records?
You should consult an experienced Personal Injury Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem. Statistics prove that a person represented by an attorney receive far higher settlements than those on their own.
If a suit is filed, they would be entitled to see your medical... Read more »
There are a number of steps but first contact a member of the Okl Justice Assn--they give free consults. Get a copy of your policy. There are other steps after that. If you have collision run the damage through that and let them hassle the guy. If not, send a note to him that if he doesn't show... Read more »
I bought my car with a white paint trace on the Driver side Bumper from a used car dealership. Someone called in and claimed I hit them while I was driving and they were driving behind me? The Vehicle was a Charcoal Grey so the Paint trace didn’t match and I know for a fact I did not hit his... Read more »
See a personal injury attorney to discuss this with.
Responding police officer declared it a hit and run in his report. Plaintiff filed claim with my fiancée’s insurance company who denied their claim because of zero wrong doing by my fiancée. In the plaintiffs lawsuit paperwork, it has no mention of police report or hit and run. Accident... Read more »
You have described a very weak case, but of course anyone can file a lawsuit. Make certain that your fiancé has reported the lawsuit to her insurer who will protect her interest assuming she has liability coverage. This is one of those instances where it is said that this is a reason we have... Read more »
Well when I got back there a state cop towed my car and is trying to say I was drunk he's got my wife's car on hold and says she ain't getting it back until I turn myself in and go to jail well I'm on probation and I'm freaking out thinking that because I had a wreck I'm going to prison
Well worth your getting at least a consult with an attorney who handles criminal cases as the potential charges are serious even if the policeman acted wrongly.
Do that ASAP
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