The report says it happened on Acton Lane Acton Lane THATS false accident happened no acton lane and old Washington rd
You haven't provided enough information. For example, were you injured? If so, you should contact a personal injury lawyer to discuss your potential claim. Regarding the error in the police report, errors are not uncommon. Sometimes they matter, and sometimes they don't. The attorney you speak with... Read more »
Depending on the charge(s) and the jurisdiction, you could receive a notice to appear at a "preliminary inquiry," which requires one to report to a court commissioner to be formally advised of one's charges, one's right to an attorney and other pertinent information. This generally occurs when... Read more »
When police do not witness the crash, but are called upon to investigate the circumstances, they may decide to cite the driver with applicable violations of the traffic laws after evaluating the evidence.
I left a note and there is only a minor scratch. Almost 2 months later the driver has finally decided to try and contact me. Does this length of time to take action also make any difference?
This happened on private property in the state of Maryland
If the owner of the car decided to sue you, two months wouldn't make any difference. If there is a lawsuit, contact your insurance company right away.
He came back and handed me my stuff back but didn't give me any tickets or warnings. He only gave me an information exchange form. Does that mean I'm okay?
A Maryland attorney familiar with traffic stop protocols could advise most meaningfully here, but your question remains open for a while. As a general matter in most jurisdictions, you would have likely received some sort of notice of any violation at the scene. In the information exchanged, check... Read more »
Our dog was let outside (we live on a farm), she was unleashed. She ran out into the road and a speeding truck had run her over. He did not call the police. Our dog was taken to the vet immediately and stitched up (the vet bill was over $700). She was told she had a high chance to live but... Read more »
I am very sorry about your dog. Sadly, some people can have no sympathy whatsoever. Unfortunately, as owners of your dog, it is your obligation to maintain it under control and not allow it to run loose across traffic. The people should submit their claim to their car insurance, but legally, they... Read more »
Hit a pole driving with a friend. Police showed up, pulled us from the car, and started administering FST right away. Blew breathalyzer and was arrested afterwards. Taken to station, blew breathalyzer there and blew .16. Released afterwards. No paramedics were called and asked for a lawyer from the... Read more »
If by “beating the case” you mean winning at trial, there are not enough details in your description to give any definitive opinion, but the accident is more than enough probable cause for an officer to initiate a stop and a investigation, and then everything else flows from there as to... Read more »
I take my car to the manufacturers dealership for repairs and services
They should but it's really the manufacturer itself who should be sending you the information.
A woman run a red light a total my vehicle causing me to to hit someone else vehicle on my 60 birthday
Sorry about your accident and rough birthday!
The Statute of Limitations for filing most claims related to the accident is 3 years from the date of the accident. This is for negligence claims.
There are also some issues dealing with insurance that need to be dealt with earlier. It... Read more »
There were no signs, fire hydrant, or fire lane marked. Have hospital's video of my car being hit.
No. Confirm they are not paying in writing. Then file a complaint with the Attorney General Office of Consumer Affairs and with the Insurance Commissioner.
while at a side street intersection, a pedestrian starts to cross the street (no crosswalk designated) when a car approaches from the rear and starts to turn onto the side street while pedestrian is still in intersection. who has right of way?
Whether or not the crosswalk is "marked," a pedestrian crossing the street at a crosswalk has the right of way.
The preference the pedestrian enjoys, however, is not unlimited and does not relieve the pedestrian of the duty to use reasonable care to avoid injury. The analysis concerns... Read more »
Hit me the police wrote the report saying I did not yield right of way I totally disagree can I fight this no ticket as of yet I live in Birmingham, al no one was hurt
The short answer is yes, you can fight the ticket. However, if the other party appears in court, the decision will ultimately be based on that parties word versus your word. However, if there was no personal injury it is quite possible unless the officer actually witnessed the accident, that the... Read more »
If it is proving, to reasonable grief medical probability, that's your miscarriage was a result of the accident, you would be entitled to claim damages for any medical expenses related to that most unfortunate event, as well as compensation for conscious pain and suffering.
Do we haveva case
Possibly. It depends on how the accident happened.
As an employee, if you were working at the time of the accident, you would likely be entitled to file a Workers Compensation claim with your employer for any injuries and damages. You could also file an action directly against the driver... Read more »
need to hire one?
Yes. It’s not common, but there are occasional scenarios where the cause of the accident is in dispute, and an accident reconstruction expert is used to examine the location and extent of damage to each vehicle, skid marks on the roadway, calculate speed of vehicles based on impact damage, sight... Read more »
Correct
Your insurance is responsible for the damages. Your boyfriend is primarily responsible, but your insurance covers anyone whom you have permission to drive your car. Generally speaking, you can only be personally responsible if your boyfriend was on an errand for your benefit (acting as your agent),... Read more »
I do not know what you mean by "extra money." If you are asking whether you can get more because he was not wearing his prescription glasses, the answer likely is "no;" you are entitled to fair compensation for your injuries, if any. You are not entitled to an additional amount to punish the driver... Read more »
How can I ensure she loses her license?
It is unclear whether you are angry and vengeful for the accident, or genuinely concerned for the safety of this senior citizen and the public at large. Ordinarily, if a police officer responding to an accident has reason to believe that a driver has an infirmity that makes them a danger on the... Read more »
Officer was chasing someone who ran a red light. Did not have sirens on and I proceeded to cross an intersection as our light had been green for a few seconds, and was T-boned on my side, the drivers side. High speed was a factor in this accident. My sweet dog was killed in the backseat. My mom was... Read more »
Very sorry to hear that this has happened to you and your family. If you were injured in the accident you should indeed immediately consult with a Maryland personal injury attorney.
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