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I will be heading to San Diego to complete the paperwork
answered on Jun 19, 2024
If you were served a summons then you will need to either file a demurrer, motion to strike, motion to quash summons, or answer to the Complaint. You have 30 days to respond in some manner, otherwise the other side can take a default judgment against you.
You should really hire an attorney... View More 
And I'm doing more calling and trying to find out about my case should I find another attorney to take my case I'm just getting a run around from them and insurance companies.
answered on Jun 18, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Clients are free to change attorneys, and attorneys are free to withdraw from representing clients (with several exceptions). If you do change attorneys, it's possible your attorney could assert a lien for the... View More
A student driver was left unsupervised and slammed into my parked vehicle. I sustained 11 spine injuries and severe symptoms.
They fled the scene before the police arrived.
The insurance company accepted liability however they thought my injuries were minor because the previous... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. You mention needing legal assistance. One option is for you to reach out to law firms to try to set up a free initial consult. In terms of your question of how much you could potentially recover, more information is needed about your... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
The answer is depends. First, how much are you getting in the settlement and how much do you owe in support. Based on the basic law in Mississippi, the DHS will want to recover as much as possible. If the child support lien can be fully satisfied while you still make any recovery, they will... View More
The at fault drivers insurance company , State Farm says they can't pay me one lump sum to settle my injury claim. They want to pay me an amount for pain and suffering and they want to pay my medical bills directly instead of paying me and letting me pay my medical bills out of the settlement... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2024
It sounds like State Farm would like to exercise control over the payment to medical providers. Their practice of doing things this way COULD be over concerns that some claimants might negotiate with medical providers to reduce their bills - and if a doctor feels shortchanged, they'd pursue... View More
The at fault drivers insurance company , State Farm says they can't pay me one lump sum to settle my injury claim. They want to pay me an amount for pain and suffering and they want to pay my medical bills directly instead of paying me and letting me pay my medical bills out of the settlement... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
If there is no lien, I have never heard of an insurance company insisting on paying the medical bills and the pain and suffering separately. In fact, one would think the insurance company would not want deal with the hassle of paying individual medical care providers. Simply issuing one check to... View More
A student driver was left unsupervised and slammed into my parked vehicle. I sustained 11 spine injuries and severe symptoms.
They fled the scene before the police arrived.
The insurance company accepted liability however they thought my injuries were minor because the previous... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
I'm sorry for your terrible injuries. You could discuss with attorneys, but as my colleague correctly states, you may be looking at a lien. Much more detail is needed to give any kind of meaningful assessment on your case. If you successfully obtained a disability decision, your case may have... View More
A student driver was left unsupervised and slammed into my parked vehicle. I sustained 11 spine injuries and severe symptoms.
They fled the scene before the police arrived.
The insurance company accepted liability however they thought my injuries were minor because the previous... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
A client is free to discharge his attorney at anytime, but the attorney is entitled to file a cost lien for costs advanced and file a charging lien for work done (against any recovery that is obtained). Reach out to another Georgia attorney for possible representation if you want to discharge your... View More
I have an injury claim with state farm, the at fault drivers insurance company and they are telling me that before they will settle my claim and pay me, that I have to give them my full social security number. Is this true and is this required by law if I'm not comfortable providing this... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
Yes, providing your social security number is typical. The reason that insurance companies ask for your social security number is they want to confirm whether Medicare/CMS paid any of your medical bills. If the answer is yes, Medicare/CMS has a lien which, if left unpaid, can result in the... View More
We have liability only. Camera is hanging on loosely bc of sun--so it is swinging--but you can see by the stripes of the street she is stationary. They say she moved into lane and also say the camera shows she is stopped partially in the other lane--I think that's just the positioning of... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2024
You may be able to do small claims, depending on the PD figure and the limit in Texas small claims. I hope your wife is okay. Since the claim does not appear to involve bodily injury, you could decide if the size of the property damage claim justifies having an expert look at the film to offer an... View More
We have liability only. Camera is hanging on loosely bc of sun--so it is swinging--but you can see by the stripes of the street she is stationary. They say she moved into lane and also say the camera shows she is stopped partially in the other lane--I think that's just the positioning of... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2024
An insurance company does not make "rulings." Its position may be that your wife is 50% responsible, but that is not a "ruling." If the amount in controversy is less than $20,000, you can sue the other driver in small claims court to secure a court ruling allocating the... View More
I am at fault, and did not have limited liability coverage. The driver I rear ended does not carry collision. He is suing me for the $3000 tort claim. His repairs are over $6000 but the car is only worth $1000 to $2000. Does this factor in at all?
answered on Jun 14, 2024
Michigan's auto insurance scheme is somewhat unique to Michigan. For purposes of mini tort, the value of the car makes no difference. What matters is the person's out-of-pocket costs, subject to the percentage of fault, and limited to $3,000. Commonly, mini-tort is used to compensate... View More
I am at fault, and did not have limited liability coverage. The driver I rear ended does not carry collision. He is suing me for the $3000 tort claim. His repairs are over $6000 but the car is only worth $1000 to $2000. Does this factor in at all?
answered on Jun 13, 2024
Until you are able to speak with a local attorney, the practice applied by property damage adjusters in most places is to set a cap on the repairs as a percentage of the vehicle value. After a certain percentage, the vehicle would usually be declared a total loss, to avoid the exact kind of... View More
I am at fault, and did not have limited liability coverage. The driver I rear ended does not carry collision. He is suing me for the $3000 tort claim. His repairs are over $6000 but the car is only worth $1000 to $2000. Does this factor in at all?
answered on Jun 13, 2024
Based on your post, the value of the vehicle does not make difference as to the amount of your potential personal liability for his property damage. But you will have to prove that the fair market value of the claimant's vehicle at the time of the accident is such that this should be a total... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on how severe the incident was and its duration. One possibility with the attorneys who declined the case could be that they did not see serious liability on the part of the car wash, or that they did... View More
Now im getting all these Citation and im taking chp to trial now I got evidence of my whereabouts of that day do I have a case
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that you may have a case to dispute the citations and allegations made by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer. If you have evidence that proves you were not at the scene of the accident on the date in question (March 30, 2024), then you should... View More
There was no trial or anything however they have been denying me treatment since March. My neck and back are seriously hurt. I am only 42 and I dont trust my attorney, even though he got policy limits. I will have to live on this and pursue a personal claim which he won't do. I am now... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2024
The best way to answer your question is to check the retainer you have with your attorney. Attorney fees are usually a percentage in personal injury cases. Nationwide, one-third is commonly used by many firms, with some charging a higher percentage if a matter is placed into suit. You mention that... View More
There was no trial or anything however they have been denying me treatment since March. My neck and back are seriously hurt. I am only 42 and I dont trust my attorney, even though he got policy limits. I will have to live on this and pursue a personal claim which he won't do. I am now... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
Generally speaking, a PI attorney can suggest doctor referrals to a client but those doctors are the client's doctors, not the attorney's doctors. PI attorneys sometimes do so because those doctors will accept letters of protection (LOPs) pursuant to which they will provide treatment to... View More
Private gated apartment garage. Backed into a guest of a resident that was parked in resident parking. Apartment said I wasn’t liable for damages since the car was illegally parked and technically trespassing. Am I liable? The resident said they didn’t know guest parking wasn’t allowed but... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney as to applicable statutes, such as the one your claimant mentions, the general rule is that the moving car would be liable. The fact that a vehicle is not parked in a valid spot... View More
Cab company won’t/can’t identify the driver. I feel the cab company should cover my damages as driver worked under their company name. I am getting nowhere. How can I get cab company to pay for my damages?
answered on Jun 16, 2024
I agree with my colleague - the easiest route is a first-party claim through your own carrier. Some people are averse to that because of the deductible and the principle that they did nothing wrong. Then the alternative is to pursue the company, which is going to take time and effort, or a fee if... View More
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