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There were no working lights on vehicle in front of company vehicle when it made an abrupt slowing and right turn during a rainstorm and driver of company vehicle couldn't stop in time and struck the rear of other vehicle.
answered on Nov 1, 2015
Yes, this is why we have and are required to carry insurance.
October 31 2013 I was on my way to work on my motorcycle when an on-coming auto went left of center and hit me head on. I lived but my life ended that day. The guy that did this to me gets to live a normal life scot free. I think he should have to pay. Can I?
answered on Oct 24, 2015
Yes you can sue. What you need to do is go see a personal injury attorney immediately if you have not done so yet.
answered on Sep 28, 2015
Basically, the person who hit the car, but there might be a defense depending upon how illegally the car was parked.
Shes suing me because she said she couldnt work, has mental anguish, cant enjoy life and all these other things that this small fender bender has caused her. A quick google search shows she is presently self employed with her business that she had before and after the accident. I feel all her... View More 
answered on Aug 29, 2015
You need to report this suit immediately to your insurance company. This is why you have insurance.
I was involved in a car accident. The driver of the other vehicle involved hired an attorney and place a civil suit against me. The plaintiff attorney hired and unlicensed private investigator to collect the EDR data from the black box in my vehicle. The attorney misrepresented himself as my... View More
I was in an accident on a motorcycle where I couldn't stop in time and hit someone which made it my fault. Since I live in Florida and don't need insurance on a motorcycle, if I am at fault, do I need to purchase a motorcycle insurance policy and submit a SR22 form through the insurance company?
This person wants me to pay half of what it would cost to replace the bumper but I know he just wants the money for the repair and not fix it. He also didn't want to report the incident to the insurance company or file a police report so we didn't. I think he wants to get paid twice for... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2015
Yes. to the initial question above. Actually, you can get it rather cheap at a junk yard, most likely.
There was no damage & he stated he did not want to call the police. Now he has charged her with leaving the scene of an accident. There was no accident. She is being prosecuted and a trial date has been set. How can she be prosecuted for something that didn't happen?
answered on Aug 10, 2015
Ask a local criminal defense attorney who knows all the facts this question.
answered on Aug 7, 2015
The person who caused the crash is at fault. The restaurant owner might face criminal charges.
Spoke with another lawyer but they were not able to represent me because I received the ticket.
answered on Aug 5, 2015
Any case depends upon its own unique set of facts, none of which you have given, so I cannot answer the question.
answered on Jul 31, 2015
You posted this under car accidents. Try posting under Employment Law.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your... View More
When pulled over, 20 yr old was seen throwing another's driver's license under his car although he only gave the officer who pulled him over his driver's license when asked for i.d.
answered on Jul 19, 2015
I do not understand your question. There should be no penalty if what you said is accurate.
I was backed into in arking lot.. how much time do i have to ask for ins info? Her car was barely scratched.
answered on Jun 30, 2015
You needed to report the accident when it happened. I think you have 10 days to report it, but I am not positive of that time frame.
answered on Jun 20, 2015
No one can answer your question. Are you referring to property damage? personal injury? both? Contact a lawyer in your area for a free consultation.
The fee is 33% 40% if it goes to litigation there was no deposition my lawyer sent discovery papers and the man who actually hit me hisinsurance co tenders the money even my lawyer was surprised have not been to see my lawyer yet they just got $ and said I was being charged the 40% is there... View More
answered on May 17, 2015
The lawyer get 40% if there is a suit filed. Was a suit filed?
Seven years later the other party found out the bumper was fixed correctly. My insurance allowed the other party to reopen the case again. My insurance had me pay for 3 years. What are my options?
answered on Mar 24, 2015
You need to go see an attorney about this. There are not enough facts to make any conclusions.
I am still waiting for the police report, but they were in the bike lane. He has lights all over his bike so it is IMPOSSIBLE that the driver didnt see them. There were witnesses and the ambulance took him and my dog to the animal hospital. The police came to the scene. what can I sew this party... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2015
You can sue for the value of the dog in small claims court, most likely.
If I hit the back of a vehicle and no Offical document was written but I signed a plain sheet of paper saying "I take responsibility for the bump on your rear end" and the person isn't satistfy with the effort I make to fix the (minor) scrathes. What can the owner of the vehicle do... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2015
You must report the accident to your insurance company. That is why you have insurance to begin with.
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