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Then I Get a call from the local sheriffs office saying I’m being charged with a hit and run because I did not give her my information, but I did give her my information. Please advise!
answered on Feb 12, 2022
You need a traffic court lawyer because someone is about to sue you.
answered on Jan 19, 2022
Based on your answer you might fall in the no pay no play category where the at fault insurance company will receive a credit up to the minimum limits of insurance coverage before it would owe you money----since Louisiana would like insurance coverage many things have to occur for no pay no play to... View More 
In regards to settling of an auto accident claim when you are presented with the checks 1 is written to me and another to the medical company alone to satisfy the lien for the amount I owe them would my represented attorney also add that portion to the check written to me when determining his... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2022
It would depend on the wording of the contract between the client and lawyer. Most contracts state that the fee is a percentage of "all amounts recovered." Therefore, the fee would be a percentage of the total settlement, including the lien, in most cases. Many times, the attorney will... View More
I got into a wreck on the afternoon of 12/17. Fault wasn't determined at the scene, and no tickets were issued. I didn't immediately file a claim with my insurance due to stress and mental health issues (it was the 5-yr anniversary of my dad's death). I also needed to get a microSD... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2022
You should contact an accident/injury lawyer in your area to specifically discuss your matter-----most attorneys who receive calls and inquiries about this subject matter will provide a free/complimentary consultation.
Aunt with no children or assets of her own appointed.
answered on Dec 15, 2021
Yes, it is a good ticket. The worse case scenario for the prosecution would be that the Court would allow the hearing on the traffic ticket to be rescheduled due to the "incorrect" date on the ticket. If you fail to show up for Court, then a warrant will be issue for you----a Judge may... View More
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.
answered on Nov 22, 2021
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... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2021
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... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2021
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... View 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... View More
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
answered on Sep 4, 2021
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... View 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
answered on Aug 28, 2021
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
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..
answered on Jun 22, 2021
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.
answered on May 26, 2021
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... View More
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?
answered on May 6, 2021
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... View 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
answered on May 5, 2021
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... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2021
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... View More
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