August 8-I was in an accident. The FR 10 form and Traffic Collisiom Report put the other party at fault
August 20- Other party agreed to pay for damages out of his pocket to avoid it going on his insurance (This is a conversation between the other party, the insurance agent and myself)... Read more »
A South Carolina attorney would be best suited to answer your question, but it remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, standard motor vehicle forms (depending on the jurisdiction - it's not a sure bet) sometimes contain information on their reverse sides on how to file for arbitration... Read more »
I was in an accident on 8/8/19 but I wasn't injured. The FR 10 shows the other party for being at fault. On the TR 310 form the other party admits to making a right turn on red while I had the left green protected area. On 8/15/19 I write the owner of the vehicle. I explained to the other party... Read more »
You may but they won't care. Save it if you go to court.
I was in an accident as shown on the FR 10 form due to the at fault party making a right turn on red while I had the left protected green arrow. Since my insurance claim was denied I just decided to sue the at fault driver for the damages on my vehicle. Once I win in court, what is my next step as... Read more »
Note my responses to your other posting on the same issue. If you win you have a judgment in the amount of your repairs. You can then get the company to pay.
Note however if you have other expenses--rental car etc--they need to be included. If you were injured, you need to see an attorney.... Read more »
I had the left protected green arrow. As I'm entering the intersection and almost to the median I see a vehicle doing a right turn on red. Rather than her turning into the right lane, as I thought she's supposed to do, she begins to go into the center lane. She's moving slowly. (I don't know if she... Read more »
A claim denied isn't a legal finding. You need to see if there is video of the intersection covering the time involved.Do this ASAP as they aren't kept around for a long time as it eats up storage. A lot depends on who was where when. However South Carolina is, I believe, a comparative negligence... Read more »
I was in an accident on 8/8/2019. I filed a claim to get my vehicle fixed. I received an email from the claims adjuster that says "Thank you Ms. Kerns for the police report and for giving is your statement. Based on statements from both parties, the police report and photos of both cats we want to... Read more »
If you have collision on the policy, then go through your own and let them hassle it out. You want to get a copy of the police report. If necessary, sue them in court /small claims (depending on damage).
that was backing up. An officer came and cited me as the contributer to the accident. The driver that hit me did not get cited. I have injuries, can I file a claim against his insurance for pain and suffering and loss of some wages? Workers comp is involved as well
Yes. If you need a good lawyer contact attorney Carl Jacobson in Charleston. Tell him I suggested you call.
In some states any wage loss on the policy will cover the 1/3 comp doesn't cover. However first see if there is video of the scene and ask for a copy--explain you got cited. Plead not... Read more »
I was in an accident on 8/8. The other party's insurance company finally contacted me on 8/20. The insurance company told me they would be keeping in contact with me to go through the claims process. I've heard nothing from them. Everytime I call I end up getting her voicemail. I have left several... Read more »
I'm glad you were not injured in this accident. Yes, there are attorneys who handle property damages only. But they are generally not as prevalent as the ones who handle auto injury claims. You could look up South Carolina attorneys on this site, or you could conduct your own independent searches.... Read more »
I was in an accident on 8/8. The other party's insurance contacted me on 8/20 and told me they would be keeping in touch with me. I've left her voicemails. She hasn't returned my calls. I just continue to get her voicemail which says "Welcome to our voicemail box system. You have reached the... Read more »
Don’t talk to the insurance company. They are only looking to string you along until you get frustrated and give up or say something that hurts your case.
You should seek at an attorney to assist you immediately.
No insurance was carried by him so who is responsible for paying for my medical bills and pain and suffering?? My own insurance company?
Your insurance. If you had uninsured motorist insurance on your vehicle that may cover you though I doubt it. Why not run that by Attorney Carl Jacobson in Charleston. He'll give you a free consult. Tell him I suggested you call.
I was in an accident on Thursday, August 8, at approximately 3:12PM. The insurance company listed on the FR-10 form is an insurance company that the owner hasn't had insurance with since 2018. The owner listed on the FR-10 form is not the real owner of the vehicle. I know that to be true due to the... Read more »
From what you've said, I don't see why not. However if the case is as you have stated, have you told the police so that they may investigate? If the person in fact has no insurance, in many states their license can be suspended if they refuse to pay.
As to the second estimate, you may use... Read more »
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It looks like there wasn't a question here - it's possible it inadvertently got left off. However, if you are having issues with these aspects of your case, an experienced South Carolina attorney who handles personal injury could give guidance on the property damage claim and your rental rights as... Read more »
A coworker hit my parked car and didn’t report it or give me her information and I want to take a picture of her license plate at work to proceed.
It is legal to take photographs of things in public
It was 1a.m, I was sleepy, my right headlight was out, I dozed off for a second too long and hit someone’s mailbox.. I didn’t want to wake the people up about the matter; my tire was flattened so I left my car at friends house close by and caught a ride home; my plans were to go back the next... Read more »
I would go to the police department as soon as possible and let them know exactly what happened. The sooner the better.
The tail lights’ turning signals are untouched and are in no way modified. Just the surrounding light for practically running lights.
It won't enhance the penalties, assuming that having a distracting light isn't a violation of SC vehicle codes. However, if you are in a wreck and cause the wreck someone will make reference to it if they see it. It's like an aggressive bumper sticker--not illegal, won't change the fine or not, but... Read more »
Can they sue me for extra money?
Plaintiff attorneys often ask for more than policy limits even when we know the case may not be worth that much. So that does not automatically mean the case is worth that much. If the injured party has under-insurance coverage that would be next in line. For them to get money from you... Read more »
License suspended because he stopped payments for his car insurance. I was just helping him out since his car was being repossessed (Bankruptcy)
Your auto insurance "follows the car" so as long as he was using your car with your permission, your insurance will pay for any claims that might be made against your policy by anyone alleging damages. The fact that he did not have a driver's license is a separate issue that he will have to handle... Read more »
Nor was the other car damaged..after i got a prolonged headache an went to the hospital on1/12/2019 but have not heard anything from the other insurance company
They may call you to ask about your injuries and how the accident occurred after verifying basic information with their insured. It's also possible they might not call you, depending on what they learned from their insured. Many South Carolina injury attorneys give free consultations. You could... Read more »
They refuse to pay claim stating that they have not contacted their client. I have a police report stating their client is the only contributor to the accident. Is this legal. Also, adjuster contacted wife and asked to take a statement but did not inform her that she could provide a written... Read more »
Adjusters can talk. Adjuster can ask your wife for a statement and she can refuse. The other insurance has 30 days usually to process the claim. Why not call a member of the SC Trial Lawyers like Chuck Jacobson in Charleston? Tell him I suggested you call. He'll give you a free consult.
The other driver ran the stop sign. And claimed he didnt see me because i didnt have my headlights on. It wasnt dark yet. The officer put us both at fault. How can he do that?
Many times the reporting officer is going off of incomplete information when they write the citation. It is important that you get an attorney to represent you that can conduct their own investigation into the situation.
I have incurred about $30K in medical bills in the last year, I have 2 herniated disc, doctor thinks I will need injection for rest of my life.
You need a good workers comp attorney. Contact Carl Jacobson in Charleston. Tell him I gave you his name. He'll address other claims besides comp you may have, etc. He gives free consultations. If you need his phone give me a ring.
All the best.
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