I'm sorry about your accident. The first thing you may want explore is timeliness, since this accident dates back to December 2023. Your new attorney should be able to advise meaningfully on that. The other questions could hinge on the respective liabilities of the vehicles here. Yes, if the... View More

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answered on Sep 5, 2025

You are not legally required to hand over your entire past medical history to an insurance adjuster. However, they will almost always ask for it because they want to find anything in your past they can use to argue that your current injuries were “pre-existing” or not related to the incident.... View More

I suggest that you do not post anything more about what happened as what you post is a statement by you and can be used against you---further, I strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney in your to discuss the specifics of your situation and how to proceed. Good luck.

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answered on May 15, 2025

Yes, the police can legally impound your vehicle if you're caught driving without insurance, even if you’re just a few minutes from home. Driving without insurance is considered a violation of the law in most states, and officers have the authority to remove the vehicle from the road to... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

What you're doing—getting support after a car accident—is a strong and important step toward healing. The cost of counseling sessions can vary widely depending on where you live and whether your counselor accepts insurance. On average, private counseling can range from \$100 to \$250 per... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2025

It sounds like you're in an unexpected and frustrating situation with your insurance company. Since the finance company didn’t approve the finance amount and you weren’t informed of any issues, it’s concerning that the insurance company is now asking for retroactive payments. First, you... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2025

I’m really sorry you had to deal with all of this—it’s frustrating when you try to do the right thing, like getting insurance on the spot, and still face costly consequences. In Louisiana, when law enforcement orders a tow due to certain violations like lack of insurance, the fees are... View More

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. An attorney could advise more definitively with more information about the basis of the denial. One option might be to review the denial with a local attorney, and also learn of applicable statutes of... View More

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It doesn't sound like a case, for practical purposes. What damages did you suffer? This is only an individual opinion. Different attorneys could see the same matter differently. You could reach out to local... View More

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. You raise a valid point in your defense - you should discuss this further with your carrier, and/or a Louisiana attorney. Good luck

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answered on Aug 22, 2023

You will need to check the exact insurance beneficiary designation. Only if it went to the decedent's estate would it go through his will. Usually the designated beneficiary gets the money and it does not go through the estate. A disinheritance in the will does not effect an insurance... View More

I believe so----I believe the requirement that you had to have proof of automobile liability insurance became law in 1995----although it's possible it was a few years earlier than that.

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If your claim is being denied on such grounds, it would depend on what the nature of the suspicious calls are. Characterizing a call as suspicious could be a subjective thing. If you have to litigate your case,... View More

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. To receive the lump sum payment, chances are fairly good that the insurance company had you sign a release. If that was the case, the release would have served to let the company off the hook for all further... View More

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. If the carrier did not provide a call center or other resource for existing policyholders, you could contact the Louisiana Department of Insurance as a starting point. They usually keep track of the current... View More

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. Try to see if you could arrange a free initial consult with an attorney. Appeal of a disability denial could be a complex matter, depending on your medical file. If you could... View More

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.

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It could depend on their standard policies. The determination to total out is generally based on certain thresholds, where a carrier would not pay for repairs beyond replacement cost based on market value... View More

As far as I can tell, the lawyer has not done anything improper, however you do not have to comply with his request. Instead, I would inform your insurance company of your accident and forward a copy of the attorney's letter to your insurance and let your insurance company handle this from here.

No, asking for death cert is normal.