The other driver admitted to running the light and the officer did say that the young lady admitted fault & to running the light and hitting me. There's witnesses to the accident. I was taken by ambulence to the hospital with a concussion and injury to back , arm & head. They were... Read more »
Only an Oklahoma attorney could advise here, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, a GENERAL premise followed nationwide (subject to state law distinctions) is that liability is separate from the underlying offense - no license,... Read more »
I was across town when i got the call and raced to the scene, but by the time i got there my daughter was sitting in the front of a police car and her dad had already been taken to jail and car was being towed away. My daughter was left alone, her dad handcuffed and taken to jail and car towed... Read more »
Based on what you have stipulated in the question, your daughter was left with another officer. So short answer, Yes a minor can be left with another officer while her father was escorted to jail.
The Attorney I hired for the personal injury, referred me to a workers comp attorney as well. I have reached MMI after a lumbar fusion but I still have a pinched nerve in my neck from whiplash that causes complications . My comp attorney is acting like I should just take what WC offers and has not... Read more »
MMI is a bogus concept invented by insurance companies. Be guided by what the injury attorney has to say. It sounds like you have signficant issues, and fusions are never mmi as the person can develop pain and other issues as the fusion puts more strain on the discs above and below the point of... Read more »
The driver fled on foot and was never caught, my insurance wont help because I was on the job and Domino's aka team next level of tulsa will not help or answer my questions my employers will not respond to calls or messages anymore, the most they will do is get me in touch with work comp for... Read more »
You should contact a "bad faith" insurance attorney. They frequently review initial information for no charge - have any rejection/denial letters ready to show them.
It sounds like your insurance company denied the claim because of an exclusion in your policy. An attorney can... Read more »
Things out or are they required to let me get my stuff out by law?
They are not required to let you have anything out of the car until you pay them. Until that time it is all considered collateral for the expense of towing and storage.
With nobody being in the car
Based on the limited facts - Per Ok statute 47 OS §10-103; If no injury is caused then leaving the scene is a misdemeanor with a $500 fine and up to 1 year in county jail. Furthermore, the person leaving the scene is liable up to 3 times the amount of the actual damage caused to the other... Read more »
Hit and run can be of property, like a parked car.
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, as there could be state-specific elements of vehicle & traffic law involved. But your question remains open for a week and you probably need to be in touch with your insurance carrier. As a GENERAL premise nationwide, vehicle C is usually liable if... Read more »
An Oklahoma attorney or accountant could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a GENERAL rule in most jurisdictions, personal injury awards are usually not taxable. But if your attorney provided a breakdown of the money you are receiving, an Oklahoma accountant would be able... Read more »
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, if you were injured, it would make sense to seek a free initial consult with an Oklahoma injury attorney. If you were not injured, then the most practical course of action could depend on... Read more »
this citation is for following too closely
It would be best for an Oklahoma attorney to advise, but your post remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, people don't go to jail for fender benders. They are ordinarily treated as civil matters, not criminal matters. But if you haven't already, you could contact an Oklahoma... Read more »
The highway patrol officer got her insurance verifications and license info she received a ticket for passing in the left lane without sufficient space or visibility. She never signed anything or gave permission for her signature electronically nor did I and as a juvenile shouldn't one of us... Read more »
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. I hope your daughter is okay. As a general matter, drivers under 18 can receive tickets, and a ticket not being signed by recipient doesn't generally serve to diminish its legal effect. If you haven't... Read more »
An Oklahoma attorney could best advise, but your post remains open for a week. This sounds like it may be a criminal possession matter more than a car accident matter - contact an Oklahoma criminal defense attorney to find out what this means. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
The Total Loss Threshold is 60% in Oklahoma, the repair costs are currently around $25,000, the vehicle's value is around $37,000-$39,000.
Would they legally have to total it since it is over 60%?
This is really a question for an Oklahoma attorney, but your post remains open for four weeks. As a general matter without regard to any state-specific considerations, this issue comes up regularly in total loss determinations. Different states may use different thresholds. But where provided for... Read more »
this was a five vehicle ,accident the fifth vehicle was a Ford F-250 truck and the insurance company for the driver's insurance co. accepted full responsibility for all damages by subrogation
If the claimant wants to keep the car, yes they can say "well,you are getting back what the salvage value is." Now you need to determine how they figure that, and if what you get will allow you to repair the car to the level it can be inspected. If there are problems with that or other... Read more »
The officer tried to call it a 50/50 because I swerved to the left and hit the rear side of there car not fender back passenger door. I had no time to stop. Could I really be liable??
It's a difficult call to make without the benefit of video cams that show the movements of all vehicles. In the aftermath of such a collision, liability in such settings is sometimes split down the middle for lack of evidence from one side or the other to the contrary. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
Likely they would be--a person is supposed to keep their cattle on their property in most states.
Contact a member of the Okla. Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
An Oklahoma attorney could best address your question because it could involve elements of state law. But it remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, aside from the apparent safety issues, it could be a significant factor raised by a plaintiff in an accident. It could also be an issue... Read more »
My second vehicle was parked on the street and was not occupied. Another driver crashed into my vehicle causing a lot of damage. The other driver does have insurance. Will that driver’s insurance company be required to pay for the damage or will my state laws give them an ‘out’ since I was... Read more »
That is frustrating situation to say the least! If you have the driver's insurance information, then contact the insurance company and file a claim against the driver's insurance for the property damage to your vehicle, diminished value (if applicable), and any other property damage that... Read more »
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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.
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