Finds his brakes were faulty but did not contribute to the crash?
There would have to be SOMETHING connected to that driver that caused or partially caused the crash; otherwise, what possible reason could they have for filing a charge? Certainly, negligently failing to maintain brakes might form a basis for a charge IF that played some part, big or small, in the... Read more »
I was in a car accident 2 years ago in Tampa, FL. I rear-ended the car in front of me, and the car behind me hit me causing me to hit them again. The damage to the front car was split evenly between me and the back car. Everything was settled up except for a letter they sent my insurance about a... Read more »
If you change your residence to another state, they can sue you in that other state. The statute of limitations may be longer there, so don't count on a 4-year SOL. Also, exemption statutes vary from state to state, so what you assume protects you from garnishment if you are head of... Read more »
You have a lot of rights. It really depends upon what your specific question is. Were you injured? If so, you would have the ability to go after those who are at fault for your injuries, including the driver and of course you could potentially use Florida PIP. If you present a more specific... Read more »
He was on way to his work and says another vehicle hit him and caused him to go into ditch. Other vehicle left scene (he says). Caused extensive damage to front and right side. Is his insurance responsible or mine.
Submit it to both insurance carriers and let them sort it out.
The responsible party’s PIP was received, my PIP was fought for (only to be finally given the full amount due to a surgery being deemed necessary), but then my case was settled by my attorney. No further compensation was fought for or received. I had to have more surgeries after that and... Read more »
You inquiry is a bit vague regarding the phrase "settled by my attorney". If you mean settled your entire case including completely releasing the wrongdoer from liability, and you signed off on that, then you're done. If you mean settled the PIP issue ONLY, then you can still make... Read more »
My wife was involved in a minor (very minor as in no damage visible) incident while at a light. She bumped into the car in front of her under 5 mph. The other party retained a lawyer though, and that lawyer has sent us an affidavit to complete that delves deeply into financial records. I need... Read more »
You're not required to provide financial info to an opposing party unless and until there is a money judgment entered against you that you fail to pay. However, if the lawyer asked for disclosure of your auto insurance info, you are required to provide that (only) or just turn the letter over... Read more »
You cannot get that "removed" from the record, though you could beat the ticket, which would create a record that you beat the ticket. REGARDLESS of what the record shows, or doesn't show, the other person can sue you for bodily injury and/or property damage, but to prevail, must... Read more »
The lawyer put a lien on me but they want to have their name added to the settlement and the insurance company is telling me that they have to put the lawyer's name on it. Even if the lawyer did not help with the ending settlement amount.
A Florida attorney could answer best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a GENERAL matter, an attorney can assert a lien against the award in a personal injury check for their services and out-of-pocket disbursements. However, each state can handle the issue differently, governed by case... Read more »
Formal letter sent to adjustor 30 days ago, she has not provided information requested.
If a lawyer filed suit, and the insurer lawyer is not able to present the insured. Would a default judgement occur? And would the insurer be responsible because they didnt respond to the letter? Within... Read more »
So keep in mind that many lawyers in the state of Florida do not file lawsuit. Lawsuits require real work and deadlines and confrontation with opposing counsel, and spending money out of pocket to fight the case in court. Most lawyers choose to just try to attempt to settle the case with the... Read more »
And exceeded the 30 days, and hasn’t sent Information In Writing. If a lawyer filed suit, and the insurer lawyer is bot able to present the insured. Would a default judgement occur? And would the insurer be responsible because the didnt response to the letter?
Last plot twist would be is... Read more »
If the letter was anything like your questions here, they probably didn't respond to your letter because they couldn't understand it.
I got word about the lawsuit months ago when they requested my phine records and heard nothing else until recently. Can someone please help?
If you have automobile insurance on the vehicle you were driving at the time of the accident and had liability coverage, the insurance company has a duty to defend the case and provide you legal representation. Contact your insurance company immediately. If you do not have insurance, you may want... Read more »
I borrowed my girlfriends car. I told my sister she could use it to take her boyfriend home. She didn't & instead asked a friend to drive hin using my girlfriends car. The friend driving my girlfriends car wrecked & was killed. Would the owner of the car insurance cover the cost of... Read more »
1. The short answer to most of your questions is that the insurance company that insured the car that was wrecked is the best source to get answers to all of your many questions.
2. Second guessing them I will only say that you and your sister and everyone else involved here have DIFFERENT... Read more »
Getting medical attention for my broken knee and back and neck pain? The doctors tell me to contact an attorney before they can treat me due to the extent of injuries they were aware of me being the only one involved and i believe i have 25000in pip but im still dealing with a broken knee and no... Read more »
Did they explain why they told you to contact an attorney? Could they be confused and think you were the victim of another, at-fault driver? Your insurance company's PIP would cover up to the first $10,000 in bills (minus any deductible), then your health insurance, if any, would cover the... Read more »
The steal beam was run out the back pass-through window, out the back of the truck and 2 ft into the road from his driveway. There was a small red flag secured to it via surran wrap. The truck was unattended and it was dark outside. I did not see it and I hit it with my golf cart. The back window... Read more »
Get your insurance company to hire an attorney to represent you. Let the insurance companies litigate it.
Depends on insurance policy language.
In 2014 I was in an at fault car accident. It was later resolved with a dismissal with prejudice. I just found out my license is suspended and when I called they told me I had a lawsuit against me for the accident. I looked up the florida court records and they had opened a new lawsuit against me... Read more »
If the second suit is for the same incident and same claimed damages, a motion to vacate the judgment in the second suit should be filed and set for hearing before the judge currently assigned to that case number. You must compare the complaint filed in the first suit to the one filed in the... Read more »
what kind of lawyer i need for the court hearing
I assume you were charged with leaving the scene of the accident. You need an attorney who has experience in criminal law.
I was cited for violating limitations of backing statutes but I wasn’t actually driving the vehicle ....my vehicle did not shift fully into park and minutes after I had exited it disengaged from park and jumped through neutral and into reverse....at which point my Jeep moved very slowly backwards... Read more »
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It's possible the other side could raise the issue that the parking brake could have averted the minor accident. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I wasn’t in pain when it happened but I am now do I still get checked out even though I have no insurance and live in a no fault state?? Or how does it work?
Immediately call a personal injury attorney in your area. First thing to check is the validity of your insurance cancellation, as your insurance has PIP coverage. The next thing is to determine the insurance carried by the other driver, if he/she was at fault.
Your question is somewhat confusing...an arrest warrant is issued by a judge...and arrest affidavit is issued by law enforcement at the time of an arrest...they are two different things...there is also an affidavit in support of a request for an arrest warrant...HIRE A LAWYER AND LET HIM FRET WITH... Read more »
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