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Q: Hit a bull cow at night with my car on a rural state highway, the airbags went off, car is totaled, who is liable ?

State Hwy , bull cow was standing in the road at night

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Nov 30, 2023

There would be several factors to consider in determining fault. But it is likely the farmer has, at least, some liability.

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Q: My son wrecked on a borrowed 4-wheeler. What is our obligation to help pay for the damages? It is not Insured
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 14, 2023

A Wyoming attorney could advise best. In terms of a general obligation and good faith, someone or their parents can be liable. Legally, it could depend on state-specific parental liability laws, which only a local attorney could advise on. Good luck

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Q: Am I in danger of going to jail?

I have an auto loan in the state of wyoming. In my loan contract it states not to sell collateral. I foolishly let someone take over payments and planned to sign the title to them once payments were complete. They totaled the vehicle and now I potentially owe the full amount of the loan to the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 20, 2021

No. It’s a civil matter. The insurance should pay off the loan to the bank.

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Q: In Platte County Wyoming do you need doors on a motor vehicle??
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 9, 2020

Lawmakers might be more familiar with this than car accident attorneys. One place to start researching the issue might be the Wyoming Department of Motor Vehicles. If they can't assist, maybe they could suggest other regulatory authorities. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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Q: On the interstate. Observed a crash take place ahead. Saw wrecked vehicle in ditch. Required to stop and render aid?

I judged stopping in breakdown lane to be potentially hazardous, so a passenger in my vehicle called an accident report in to local Sheriff's office on cellphone while I kept on driving. What does Wyoming law state about requirement to stop and render aid?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 21, 2018

In nearly every state the law only applies to drivers "involved in the accident." A passer by such as yourself need not stop. You can phone the police if you clearly saw it happen (as opposed to looking over once you hear the bang).

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Q: I was involved in a wreck in which my car was totaled. Can I go after the other party for expenses on a new car?

I was in a wreck 3 weeks ago. I was ruled not at fault by the police and the other party received a ticket. Can I go after the other person for down payment and plates/sales tax on a new car that I would not have to pay if not for their negligence? This happened in Wyoming.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on May 4, 2018

You can go after them for the value of your vehicle if it was for sale the minute before the wreck. You would get the sales tax. Plates you keep. There may be a transfer charge in your state so ask for that. You have a claim for your injuries. I suggest you contact a member of the Wyoming Assn for... View More

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Q: I was in a car accident and the insurance company for the person at fault is not reimbursing me my money. What do I do?

It is around a thousand dollars since I had to pay for my own rental. They aren't returning calls or emails.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 27, 2017

Suggest you contact a member of the Wyoming Assn for Justice--they give free consultions.

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