Yes, even if police found the bicyclist at fault, they can still sue. In Arizona, comparative fault lets someone recover partial damages even when mostly responsible.

Your insurer’s payment of medical bills doesn’t mean you’re legally liable, it’s a routine claims decision. Ask... View More

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost two weeks. Your concerns are valid. Unfortunately, if a vehicle is used for activities that are excluded from coverage under the policy, that could leave you "out in the cold," and personally exposed to any... View More

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm afraid you could, but don't lose sleep over it - just be attentive to it. Your attorney assigned by your insurance carrier will probably warn you of this possibility and carry out the standard notices to... View More

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's possible liability could be apportioned between both of you, depending on how the accident is evaluated by the insurance company investigator. If they didn't have insurance, check the terms of your UM... View More

Addendum - I'm sorry, a minute ago I mean to write, "That doesn't NECESSARILY MEAN it's not possible... "

I inadvertently left out the words "necessarily mean." Good luck

An Arizona attorney should advise, as this could be covered under state-specific civil procedure rules. However, your question remains open for two weeks. The short answer is "yes" in most jurisdictions nationwide. Sometimes interest is capped by statute, but claimants can sue for it.... View More

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answered on Nov 6, 2025

It can feel unsettling to receive a check from an insurance company when you never agreed to a settlement. In many cases, insurers issue checks based on their internal damage estimate, but that doesn’t mean you’ve accepted the amount or that your claim is closed—unless you cash the check. If... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

It’s important to act quickly when you receive notice of a lawsuit, even if you believe the other driver was at fault. Since you have liability insurance, you should immediately contact your insurance company and provide them with a copy of the lawsuit and any related documents. Your insurer has... View More

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answered on Sep 16, 2025

Based on the terms you described, your ability to cancel the contractor agreement without paying a fee depends on the specific language in the contract and whether the contractor has actually begun work. Since the contract ties the cancellation fee to the insurance payment and you mention that the... View More

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answered on Jul 19, 2025

I’m really sorry you’re going through this—it’s frustrating and unfair when someone damages your car and takes off. The first step you should take now is to file a **police report** as soon as possible. Even though there were no witnesses, having a report on file is important for your... View More

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answered on Jul 4, 2025

You have several options to address these denials and manage your vehicle situation. First, carefully review the exact language of your insurance policies, particularly clauses about permissive use; insurers often deny claims involving drivers not specifically listed but might still owe coverage if... View More

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answered on Jun 1, 2025

You're right to question this—especially since your contract with the roofer clearly stated you wouldn’t be responsible for out-of-pocket costs. If you informed the contractor ahead of time that metal garage doors weren’t covered by your insurance, and he went ahead with the purchase... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

You're right to be cautious when it comes to any financial deal involving your home. In Arizona, whether an out-of-state lender needs to be registered with the NMLS often depends on the nature of the loan and whether it's considered a consumer-purpose loan. If the bridge loan is strictly... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

Dual licensing as an insurance agent/broker and public adjuster in Arizona can be tricky due to potential conflicts of interest. While the state does allow dual licenses, the concern arises with the possibility of jeopardizing your existing relationships with insurance companies. Insurance carriers... View More

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. In most cases, the short answer is "yes." In some cases, the insurance carrier could be delighted at a claim being dropped. If it's a claim that resulted in investigation by their SIU, it could be up to them. Good luck

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This might be difficult to get a definitive response for in a public Q & A forum. If you reached out to attorneys in your state, they would likely ask to review the policy thoroughly before advising on whether the... View More

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. Your injuries sound serious and I hope you are recovering.

This could be something difficult for attorneys to offer a quick short answer to. It could depend on your policy.... View More

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney on V&TLs, the statute should be continuously enforced if it became law. Good luck

Not 100% sure of AZ law, but in CA, on sale, the seller sends a notice of transfer to the DMV in order to give notice of the sale of the vehicle. I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area that practice this type of law, as soon as possible. Thank you for using Justia ask a lawyer.

If your insurance was canceled due to nonpayment of the premium, you’re going to have to pay for the repairs or buy a new car out of pocket. I wouldn’t expect insurance to cover it.