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answered on Mar 19, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best and deserves the opportunity to respond first, but your question remains open for almost a week, and time is of the essence in a response here. If your son's car is insured, he should not be undertaking his defense by requesting the other side's... View More 
Driver Two crashes into Driver One within a highway median cross-over. Driver One - stopped on the east side of the road before the median cross-over until two Northbound highway lanes and the median cross-over left turn lane (marked) into the median cross-over were clear. Driver One got to the... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
Who would be ticketed is entirely within the discretion of the law enforcement officer(s) after the officer(s) speak to those on scene and review the situation. The officer(s) may or may not get it right - and that's why traffic tickets can be contested in traffic court. That's a... View More
She went to the emergency room the day after the accident she got ticket she went to the emergency room 3 times since the accident the last time was on 01/19/24 they did a mri and diagnosed the results as Spinal stenosis and that she needs surgery they claim she wasn't on the insurance as a... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2024
I hope your daughter is okay. There's an unresolved issue from your description of events - whether or not she was on the policy. Based on your post, you say you added her, but the carrier says she was not on the policy. That's going to make a difference in the handling of the claim. My... View More
I took a friend to a new car dealer so they could look at and test drive new cars. They don't have insurance because they haven't owned a car in a few years. Told the sales person that the most important features were the safety features (blind-spot warning, backup alarm, collision alert,... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2024
First, you are not legally permitted to provide legal advice to your friend if you're not a licensed attorney. Your friend must directly contact a lawyer if he/she needs advice that he/she can rely on. General educational guidelines for the kind of issue you describe are as follows.... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2024
Florida Statute 316.003 (73) defines "roadway" as "That portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder. I...". "Street or highway" is defined in subsection (89) to include any area, whether or not... View More
long does she have to contact me?
answered on Dec 12, 2023
To add to Mr. Clifton's answer, he is correct that a 4-year limitations period would likely apply to your accident, but the law recently changed to reduce that to 2 years for accidents that occur after March 24, 2023. Since your accident was before then, the 4-year period likely applies,... View More
I don’t think he intended to hit a car - but he was visibly angry and threw with enough force it broke my side mirror and windshield- what recourse do I have? He stuck around and I filed police report - they said they have to wait on state attorney to decide what to do.
He has a suspended... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
Generally in the kind of situation you describe, you can make a claim against the pedestrian for negligence, starting with any homeowner's insurance, and if none or no coverage, then in small claims court (if claim is for $8,000 or less), a fairly easy process, but collectibility is an issue... View More
A few months ago I purchased a used truck. After asking very specific details about the vehicle history I purchased the truck. last week I had a brake failure going through a major intersection, luckily no one was injured. had the truck towed to a mechanic and he found the frame of the vehicle... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
Sure does sound like the kind of fraud that you can make a claim for. If the purchase agreement specified it was an "AS IS" sale, that would be a defense - but that defense could fail in some limited circumstances of there being certain clear, provable representations made by the seller... View More
I plead no contest, and took the plea deal of time served (18 days).
Before the arrest, during the time in jail, and for 5 years afterwards, I was severely mentally ill (scrizophernia, bipolar disorder medications). Now I that my medication have been updated, I feel sane enough to be a... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2023
Sorry to hear about your ordeal. It is possible to file a motion to withdraw a plea due to the plea being involuntary because of mental incompetence. However, due to the number of years going by and the (I assume) availability of the police report at all times, I believe you'd be facing very... View More
I was involved in a rear-end collision, where the other driver hit me from behind. Although a police report was filed and both insurance companies were notified, there were no witnesses. Now, days after the accident, the other driver is claiming that I brake checked them. Given these circumstances,... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2025
highly unlikely because the person who rear ended you violated a traffic law in following too closely, so, you are presumed to be in the right
answered on Jan 15, 2025
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. Based on the post, it looks like the accident took place over thirty years ago. That's a long time for someone to await payment on a case. It's difficult to say whether there were factors that stretched... View More
Due to medical bills, leins, and attorney fees the client is left in the negative over $200k… it’s been almost an decade & parties involved refuse
To negotiate lower pay… Is there anything I can do ? Is it a total loss? Any special circumstances? Any example case reference?
answered on Dec 26, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. The client may have already explored this with their attorney, but one of the first things that comes to mind is the client's underinsured motorist protection. It could depend on the client's policy and... View More
Someone crashed into my car while parked and their insurance wanted to total my car then decided to drop the claim through a text message. I called my insurance and they said I will be responsible the $1000 deductible and likely will impact my 0 accident history. The car is a 2023 Camry bought new... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry this happened to you. Without GAP coverage, these situations are difficult and often unfair. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney to review all possible options, an immediate measure... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Continuing or discontinuing treatment, as well as other medical issues, are usually the decision of the doctor. Doctors usually base their decisions on medical necessity and whether the patient has reached maximum... View More
I own the car that was driven by someone else, who caused and was cited for a moving violation in the crash. I was not present. I did not give permission for this driver, but the person (minor, non-owner, passenger) listed as primary driver on the insurance policy did. No one was injured, but minor... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
Yes in Florida, the owner of a car is strictly liable for damages suffered by a third party caused by the operator of that owners vehicle.
I live in Florida. The accident happened in Florida. The injured person in the other car is now trying to sue me for damages
answered on Feb 7, 2024
Yes, you could still potentially be liable. However, if the vehicle was stolen, that would be a viable defense. Once you've been served with the lawsuit the first step should be to contact your insurance to see if they will provide you with an attorney to represent you in the lawsuit. This... View More
Carolyn parent and Edward McDowell are the injured party and hit behind back wheel passages side of car and hit again
answered on Jan 13, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It isn't fully clear exactly what happened, but it looks like you were struck in the rear by another vehicle. I hope you are all okay. You could try to arrange a free initial consult with a Florida attorney to... View More
she was dont found at fault and the lady that hit her, was given a ticket for running a red light and causing a accident. My wife was given a ticket for driving with a suspended knowledge without knowledge. It was for unpaid tolls. We got her license now showing Valid within one day of the... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2023
This is a question that her lawyer should answer, but if she is not represented then she should retain counsel so that the case is handled properly and all questions like this one can be adequately investigated into and timely responded to.
The passengers in the other car are suing my son-in-law, daughter, and insurance, along with the driver of the car they were in, for great bodily harm. Daughter's insurance is 10/20/10. I doubt they will settle for the 10. They have no assets, lots of bills, 3 kids. Yes, they have decent jobs,... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2023
Your daughter should contact her insurance agent and forward a copy of the lawsuit to her insurance company as soon as possible (and make sure it is received). I am not licensed to practice law in Florida, but I believe an Answer to the lawsuit must be filed within 20 days after service of the... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2023
In Florida, considering employment with State Farm while having an open injury claim may raise concerns of a conflict of interest. To address this situation, it's important to be transparent and consider key factors. First, disclose your situation to both the potential employer and your legal... View More
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