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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: A guy that works for a business that sales cars hit me driver side I don't have car insurance

I was driving home from the grocery store with my six month old. It was during rush hour and it was heavy traffic I guess he didn't see me while he was trying to cut through traffic.I was out of work because I just had a baby in February I couldn't afford car insurance. I go back to work... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Sep 6, 2017

You should seek the advice of one of the many law firms that specialize in auto accident recovery. But because you didn't have insurance, you wouldn't be able to recover anything under Mini-tort, and would likely be out of luck on recovering anything for damages to your car.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Juvenile Law for Michigan on
Q: 16yrold was in a trafficaccident an got a OUI.He did smoke pot 6hrs before.Had to give blood.How longbefore I get charge

Bay County, Mi

Neil Colman
Neil Colman
answered on Jul 17, 2017

As soon as the blood test results are back.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Cop had tow truck driver hand me ticket and I.D. back. Can I have it thrown out?

It was a single vehicle accident in a Thunderstorm, and cop told tow truck driver he "didn't want to get wet again".

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 12, 2017

If you got the ticket you plead either guilty or not guilty. Who hands it to you means nothing. Focus on the real issues.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: If an auto claims lawsuit has already been settled for pain and suffering. (The non economic damages)

Does this mean I no longer can file another lawsuit for economic damages? I was not advised of the differences and now I'm coming to the end of my 3 years on no fault benefits PIP at least my wage loss and replacement services and soon this will stop. So now I will not be able to perform or... View More

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answered on Jul 11, 2017

Typically, when there is a settlement, there is a general release signed which ends up releasing the at-fault driver and insurance company from any further liability. You may want to consult with an attorney in your area to see if you truly waived all of your legal rights. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: I was involved in car accident. Other driver at fault. I am paying for rental car out of pocket. Can i get her pay ?

Also I went to hospital to get checked out next day because my back and neck are messed up. This was 2 wks ago. By back is still killing me. Not sure what i can do

Neil Davis
Neil Davis
answered on May 31, 2017

If you have not already, you need to make a claim with your own insurance company. Some policies will pay for a rental car while your vehicle is being repaired. Also, if you sustained injuries, you can make a claim against the at-fault driver to recover compensation for those injuries.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: can I ask a question? I am in michigan I got a subpeona to give a deposition about an accident i was in.

I was the driver. I was uninsured. The person suing was my passenger. Will my giving the deposition possibly cause me to be sued & held financially responsible? At this point the claim is to MICHIGAN ASSIGNED CLAIMS PLAN.

Neil Davis
Neil Davis
answered on May 1, 2017

It is a little unclear what your question is. A Subpoena is a Court Order for you to appear for the deposition. If you fail to do so, the person that issued the subpoena can ask the Court to schedule a Show Cause hearing wherein you would have to explain why you should not be held in contempt of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: On Dec 8th I was involved in an automobile accident that was no fault of my own. I have been unable to work ever since,

We are still in the obtaining all of the MRI's from the hospitals and so forth, but I am searching for a good personal injury attorney.

Neil Davis
Neil Davis
answered on Mar 7, 2017

A good personal injury lawyer can help get all the necessary records, help make sure you get all the benefits from your own insurance company and pursue the clam against the at-fault driver.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Person stated neck pain after MVA and denied medics. Cop used wrong injury code on traffic report, should I fight this?

Cop used injury code stating "Any suspected minor injury that is evident to others at the scene" rather than "Any possible injury that is reported or claimed". The person in the accident had no bruises or evidence of any injury. Could this harm my case in the future and should... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 23, 2017

police won't correct that type of minor detail. Also, I don't see the difference. Let your car insurance worry about it.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: When filing a lawsuit, is it a set limit on pain and suffer because of the other person insurance policy?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 8, 2017

Not when filing but yes it's a limit. Contact a member of the Michigan Assn for Justice--they give Free consultations. If you look at your policy you have selected a certain amount. The other person also has an amount they set.

However in most states the filing amount is either a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: When fostering a dog, if you have had it longer than the owner can you claim posetion of the dog?

I am fostering a dog. I have had it longer than the owner and it is at the vet under my name. She comes from a home with small children and she can be snappy at times. The reason why I am fostering her is because the owner at the time could not support her. I worry about her health and safety with... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Nov 11, 2016

No. Work something out with the owner. Sounds like they are relying on the bond you have formed to get a free ride.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: IS it illegal for a passenger to leave the scene of a single vehicle accident with no injuries? Charges?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 5, 2016

No. Makes sense for them to stay but only person that has to be there is the driver.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: Who is supposed to pay loss of use bill from rental car agency in hit and run while having broad collision coverage?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 19, 2016

Not sure about "loss of use" bill. That sounds like a cockamamie overreach by car rental companies. Turn it over to your insurance and let them handle it. If it's hit and run their coverage should kick in as it had nothing to do with you (I assume you reported it to the police). If... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: Needed a truck loaner from car in dealer collision shop, they pd to rent from enterprise,but put dent in door-what to do

We happened to do this with a fence in our yard, enterprise didn't ask many question when we first picked it up cause dealer was footing the bill(so they declined insurance). Told dealer what happened and they said if Enterprise was okay with it, the dealer would fix the dent/scratch (because... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 13, 2016

Don't overthink it. Enterprise local may be obligated by enterprise central to use their shop. yes, they are pigs but you can always get estimates to refute them --so maybe get a couple. You are on the hook but on the hook doesn't mean open season.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: can i receive legal help if someone rear ended my car and a red light and damaged my vehicle?

Sitting at a red light at 4AM, a teenager going 45mph hit us in the back end, pushing us through the intersection and causing $1500+ in damages to be fixed. She didn't receive a ticket and her insurance policy does not cover anything. Michigan being a no fault state, how do we seek help?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 26, 2016

Contact a member of the Michigan Assn for Justice--they give free consultations. No fault, by the way, applies to the medical bills. Talk to the attorney before talking to the insurance adjuster.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: Can someone who owes money to a person for a car accident have their license revoked if they don't pay the victim the $
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 25, 2016

The person should turn the claim to their insurance at the time of the wreck. That is what insurance is for.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Collections and Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: My license is about to be suspended. I don't have a car, so I can't get a SR-22. I can't pay what I owe. What can I do?

2 years ago I was in a car accident wherein I rear-ended car A which then rear-ended car B. I didn't have car insurance, so I was fined and, since I was at fault, I'm on the hook for a $5,000 claim for car B, a vehicle that was able to drive away from the accident with very little damage... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 30, 2016

They got a judgment for the 5k so the time to argue it's not merited by the damage etc is over.(make sure it was a judgment).

Baisically, you have to work out a payment. A really good step would be to invest a small amount into getting legal advice from an attorney who handles license suspensions.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Civil Litigation for Michigan on
Q: Customer suing company I worked for. I was mailed a subpoena by the company do I need a lawyer?

Customer requested to put vehicle in storage then drove it and crashed it. I took the phone call he says he never told me to do that. I did a statement with the company I worked for, now a year later he's suing. I declined a deposition but now received a subpoena from the companies lawyer... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 30, 2016

You got the subpoena because you refused the deposition. They sued the company, not you.You have an obligation to attend and testify. Not clear who drove it & crashed it. I don't see that you need an attorney but you may have other facts.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: My daughter bought a car and put it on my insurance policy am I libel beyond the amount the policy covers?

She lives with me

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 30, 2016

If it's in her name, no. However if it's in your name, yes. Note also if it's in your name and there is property damage above the policy the owner is responsible.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Contracts for Michigan on
Q: Selling a car on payments, but buyer hasn't paid in 4 months. Car has been abanded due to wreck and now car needs fixed

The car was dropped off 4 months ago at a body shop and left. Verbal agreement but I have texts and bank deposits supporting the purchase. Also have a text stating I can have the car back, keep the money that was paid. Do I have a case to go after her for the money it will cost to fix the car

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 30, 2016

Yes. But figure if it's worth it--is she likely to pay?

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: If my adult daughter buys a car in her name and adds it to my policy am I libel beyond what she is insured for?

She lives with me

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 30, 2016

Depends on your state. Here, the owner is responsible. If she puts it in your name you are liable. So look at registration.

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