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Please i shipped a vehicle from FL (Jacksonville) to Tema/Ghana. Pre-sail inspection has been confirmed by the cargo/shipping line employee that the car left the port with no damage. On arrival in Ghana there are couple of damages on the car. I opt for VIP deck shipment. The shipping line now is... View More 
answered on Dec 25, 2016
Michael you need to look at your bill of lading. It will say where claims must be handled. Look for an attorney who handles such claims. You will need proof of what the damages cost. Do understand that in the US you do not necessarily get your attorney fees returned, so an attorney will reuqire a... View More
He is not insured. I am 10,000 per person. I am just worried a lawsuit could take my business. I don't really have assets besides that
answered on Dec 22, 2016
I assume your car was insured. If yoiur friend has insurance then you have secondary coverage. I don't see them going after you but it's possible--depends on their injuries, medical bills, amouint of your insurance. Discuss situation with a bankruptcy attorney so that IF they get as far... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2016
Assume you mean it was stolen while in your possession? Not much you can do--they pay value of car, but first have to clear the lien the loan company has on the title.
A man said he was going to sue me for not paying him 2000 to fix his bumper. I hit him but the bumper only has a scratch that will not cost 2000 to fix. He didn't immediately call cops either. I said I would pay his scratch which cost 400 max but he demands 2000 which I will not pay. Could he... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2016
Turn it over to your company.
He could, but he'd have to prove it was a $2000 repair job.
Your choice.
the car dealership sold a car to a person and issued a temp tag although the person didn't have license or insurance which resulted in an accident that injured two people.the fact that the person was without insurance when they left the car dealership can that dealership be held liable for all... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2016
Certainly try. Why not contact a member of the Fla. Justice Assn for a free consult?
I notified the owner immediately but we didn't make a police report. We agreed I'd pay for damages but now he says it's 2000. Should I call my insurance company?
I was in an car accident we were in traffic and I was changing from the left lane to the middle lane. I was in the lane for 20-30 seconds but was only 75-85% in the lane. I singled before I came in and the car behind me allowed me to enter. I was waiting in the lane to pull forward to complete the... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2016
Was there a police report? Youll want to see a copy of that. Sounds like you had position on the other vehicle but that is lilkey to be disputed. Contact a member of the Florida Justice Assn to get a free consult.
I got into an accident driving alone a couple days ago and I only have a permit.I turned 18 less than a month ago. The driver in the other lane fell asleep and was swerving which in turn ran me off the road and resulted in me crashing into the railing. His car was fine and he kept driving. After... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2016
It is not clear whether the "swerving" car which arguably caused the accident has been identified. If so, the driver of that car may well be liable for the damage to all three cars. Otherwise, it appears that the car that hit yours is liable. Have you notified the insurance companies?
My brother was in an accident on his way to work one morning. He was traveling South bound when a Semi truck and trailer traveling North came across the line into his lane. The semi side swiped him and ran him completely off the road. The damage done was considered totaled. He still owed money on... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2016
What do you mean by "a totaled title"? He will get title to the vehicle. Whether the insurance company considers it "totaled" makes no difference as far as title is concerned.
Because daughter owed mom money for various reasons...so now daughter is renigging on "her agreement" wants car back she got for mom. I'm to pay her fines, with the $1500 i owe her on car... First $135 i was to give to her she didnt except...would not take it out of my hand when i... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2016
It is not very clear, but as I understand it, the title to the Pacifica is in your name. Unless it shows your daughter as having a lien, she cannot repossess it as she is threatening to do. If she tries do so, call the police.
She can, of course, sue you (most likely in small claims... View More
Today i was on my way to work and after a red line as soon as it turn green and i go to the next street a big over sized tree branch fall onto my car causing big damages, thanks to god nothing serious happen to my self, now this tree its right in front of a private school and after the accident i... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2016
Unless you were injured physically this is not personal injury. you simply submit the claim to your car insurance company. Or retain a lawyer to investigate and perhaps the school will have to put it on their insurance. But you have no damages other than repairing the car so it's an... View More
I was involved in an accident where the other driver received a citation for failure to yield. My vehicle was damaged in the crash and towed to a wrecking. I was informed by the other parties insurance company that I need to have my vehicle towed out of the yard 2 minimize storage fees and that I... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2016
If the other party, via their insurance, is responsible for repairing your vehicle, it would seem that they are also responsible for the towing. Ask them why they don't believe they should pay this charge.
How can I get more money?
answered on Aug 17, 2016
Talk to a personal injury attorney. My understanding is that most don't charge for a consultation and, indeed, usually are paid on a contingent fee basis.
answered on Aug 7, 2016
Realisticallly no if you don't have "underinsured motorist coverage.". I assume you've talked to a member of the Fla. Trial Lawyers Assn/Assn for Justice--they give free consults.You should get a consult if you haven't had one as there may be other sources depending on if... View More
My son had epilepsy and could not drive, until 2011, when he had major brain surgery and began to be self-reliant, getting a driver license and a car. He could now take care of himself. 8 months ago an elderly lady hit him in traffic,TOTALLING HIS CAR which caused injury from seat belt and airbag .... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2016
He should do what he'd want to do anyway--follow up with a therapist for PTSD, and at the same time document his injuries by following up with a doctor. He should speak with a member of the Fla. Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults. THe answer to your question is yes...but. Generally... View More
was in a rush because my sister had to go to school. There was a car in front of me that kept hitting her brakes every 50 feet I looked in front of her and there was at least 2 miles between her and the car in front of her. We pull up to a red light and I eased up behind her because I knew she... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2016
Your defense is that she didn't signal you by pointing or otherwise, and you didn't leave. Generally it's more serious the more damage there is. But even a tap and you must stop. You figured she was fine--is a sorta kinda defense. I suggest it's worth the investment in a lawyer... View More
I have a friend, he is from Poland working here in florida and he was driving a company van at night, drunk and get in to an accident, he hit and rub, police catch him, he is is jail now, the person who drove a car that my friend hit died day later!
What kind of sentence he can get???
answered on Jul 26, 2016
Could be severe.He needs to get a good criminal defense attorney. Could be looking at homicide by vehicle, vehicular manslaughter.
Fix my truck. Its cost 300 now shes avoiding me.is there anything i can do
answered on Jul 13, 2016
Call her and ask for her insurance information. You should have done that before she left the scene. Then, unless she very immediately pays the amount of your estimate, make a claim with the insurance company.
He died in a trucking accident and I being the next in line in the family was made the beneficiary. I have talked to multiple people and none of them have been able to help. My brother and I are suppose to receive money each month and that has not started yet either. What do i need to do to get... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2016
Life insurance goes to you as beneficiary. You need to call the company --they may ge waiting on some paperwork. The other payment I'm not sure about. Why not contact a member of the Fla. Trial Lawyers Assn? They give free consultations.
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