Is the wrong make of vehicle written on the ticket something that can cause the case to be dismissed? This is my first accident in 17 years.
Played correctly, yes it could be a defense.
Do you have an attorney? If so, then ask him for a more detailed explanation of this answer, however, you do not provide enough information and details to fully respond to your post. If the summary judgment completely disposed of your case, then you can either seek a motion for new trial with the... Read more »
You don't object to it. Your recourse is to take an appeal if it is designated as a final judgment that either partially or completely disposes of the case.
I live in New Orleans, and often when I'm walking within a clearly marked crosswalk, vehicles will slow down just enough so that they could brake hard to avoid hitting me if I keep walking but are clearly maintaining enough speed to try to intimidate me into not continuing on. Isn't this... Read more »
A Louisiana attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Assault can be both a civil offense and crime. Under common law tort principles (not state-specific, but GENERAL principles), one could argue assault in the civil sense in terms of placing one in fear of imminent... Read more »
I was the driver. The rest of the passengers had 2 days off with pay and i was fired and they held my paycheck in retaliation. Everyone eles received there paycheck / direct deposit
I was cited for unsafe lane change but giving the fact that traffic lights and street signs were not working... Read more »
You need an employment attorney.
There to speak with had to get to rig but next day spoke with lady I fixed her gate but Caddo parish La filed hit and run against me. What can I do
A Louisiana attorney should advise here, but your post remains open for a week and the clock is ticking on your answering the hit and run. You could reach out to local attorneys in Louisiana to discuss your response, and whether it could be handled without your appearance, since you're in... Read more »
No one was there to talk to so he went on to work since he talked with the owner fixed the gate but now La charged him with a hit and run
He needs to hire a criminal attorney in that parish and find his proof of paying for the gate.
Second the no insurance I wasn’t aware that my insurance company dropped me until the accident happened and that’s when I was informed my insurance was dropped two days prior to the accident but I wasn’t aware until that day
If you get sued, you need to hire a defense attorney.
Car hit someone but they did not stop after the accident they got the license plate number went home and filed a claim with insurance..
Yes they can file both an insurance claim and accident report with the Sheriff.
Random person pulled up in my driveway and hit my parked car. Sulphur PD did not issue herbs ticket.
They can't ticket on private property for a traffic violation. But they can charge with criminal damage to property.
tire blew out, and vehicle that was traveling in front of my company vehicle stopped short which caused me to swerve to the shoulder, and truck went into the soft shoulder due to it be severely wet, truck slid into bushes, no other vehicle was damaged, no personal property of the city or the state... Read more »
If your tire blew out, that's your defense.
I hit a small, but SUPER deep pothole on a sharp corner where it was unavoidable and got a flat tire due to hitting it. Can I get the city to pay for the tire or sue for the money?
If you can provide that the pothole was unreasonably dangerous and/or defective to a reasonable prudent person, and that the custodian of the pothole knew and or should have known of this condition, then yes. Among the first things you should do is either consult an attorney to represent you on... Read more »
Vehicle accident was cited for careless operation and explication for citation could not be given by the officer even after he “investigated” it was simply told “ cause I will get in trouble if I don’t” what are my chances of fighting
Hire a traffic court lawyer. Your insurance company will provide a defense in a civil suit.
Alleged truck involved in a pedestrian hit and run resulting in death was towed to the Louisiana State Crime Lab and processed. Since then the truck was towed back to the tow yard who then released it to the person I was in the process of buying it from. He didn't want it so the tow yard had... Read more »
If evidence has been destroyed and/or your husband's attorney was not given time/opportunity to review/inspect it, then he can file the appropriate motion to exclude and/or limit. You need to discuss this with your husband's attorney----if you are not satisfied with the court appointed... Read more »
I tried to exit to let the storm pass, and was only doing about 50 on the highway as traffic was moving slow in the storm. As soon as I normally applied the brakes the back end hydroplaned and I laid down in the exit. No other vehicles involved. My bike was not damaged . Someone called 911,... Read more »
You can fight this ticket, but weather was not the only cause. That said, you should still fight the ticket and the best way to do this is to hire a traffic ticket/criminal defense lawyer in the jurisdiction where the ticket was issued ---he should be able to provide you your options.
He lied and she had a license. Gave statement saying he was dishonest. Will my insurance pay for damages to private property (gate) and my car? I have full coverage
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. For your car, a full coverage plan should cover that - check with your policy declaration sheet or with your agent to be certain. For the storage facility/gate damages, that could depend on the scope of your... Read more »
I was uninsured during the accident and was at fault. I cant pay the amount in full but it was sent to a collections. I want a letter saying it's been handled & I'm paying for it overtime....I need it to present to the judge.
They should give you one. Hopefully, you are paying by check so the check is your receipt.
I was uninsured during the accident and was at fault. I can pay the amount in full but it was sent to a collections. I want a letter saying it's been handled & I'm paying for it overtime
Pay it by check in full. Note on the check that it is payment in full and send it with a cover letter that you need a Release. Then get insurance.
Ins is working on settling but so far he is not accepting. If he decides to sue us, we are worried about some money my husband just inherited. Is there a way to avoid them getting it by putting it in someone elses account?
First, you and your husband can hire a family law attorney to draft a post nuptial agreement, including cars.
Second, that post nuptial gets filed with the Clerk of Court and the Mortgages & Conveyances Office and is effective against 3d parties.
Third, he can donate the... Read more »
A Louisiana attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It's likely that railroad and other transportation regulations, either on the federal, state or local level, in addition to the standard operating practices of any reputable railroad would call for stopping... Read more »
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