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I received a bill from the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation for $2,082.66 for an accident that occurred over three years ago, in which I hit a guard rail. I did not receive any prior communication about this bill. At the time of the accident, I filed a claim with my insurance for... View More 
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answered on May 15, 2025
First, review the bill carefully to ensure it is accurate. It’s unusual that you’re receiving this charge so long after the accident, especially if no previous communication was sent. The fact that you weren’t notified of the cost earlier could be a key point to address. Contact the State of... View More
In Connecticut, what is the procedure for the police when a person without a valid license crashes a car that is registered in someone else's name, and the driver is unconscious in the hospital for 4-5 days? The car was insured, but the owner was unaware of the lack of a license. Additionally,... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
In Connecticut, when a car crash involves an unlicensed driver, police are expected to investigate the incident fully, including identifying the driver and the vehicle’s registered owner. If the driver is hospitalized and unconscious, officers typically check the vehicle registration and... View More
I had a verbal agreement with a friend where she can use one of my cars and she'll cover the car loan payments. This worked for more than a year until she just recently disappeared and stopped paying. My concern is what are my lawful rights in here since the car is financed. What are my... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
You may have a good chance to make an insurance claim for the car being stolen since that is really what happened here ... Disappearing with someone else's property, without paying for it, is theft.
answered on Jun 9, 2020
Consider consulting with a personal injury attorney—with a confidential consultation. Many times personal injury attorneys will take cases on contingency where the client will not have to pay anything until money is recovered, part of the recovery goes to the attorney and part of the recovery... View More
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