Mississippi Car Accidents Questions & Answers
Q: My 11 year old stole my new car that wasn’t insured while I was sleeping resulting in a head on collision.
I know financially I am liable but as far as punishment what is the standard. They so far have issued
her two traffic tickets. No license and no insurance which are both in adult court because there is no traffic violations for youth so what do you think will happen
she has a defense as an 11 year old can't form intent (they say). As far as the no insurance it's knowingly operate the car on the road without.
As to the insurance, if you notified the insurance company when you bought the new car or shortly after that then it would have insurance under... Read more »
Q: I have a unsatisfied judgement against me from 2013, $9,000 ,license suspended. I cant afford to pay it. What can I do?
Sued from motor accident 2013 for 9,000 now have hold on my license. Can’t afford to pay this but wanting to fix so I can eat license what do I do
You may need to look into a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Call a competent attorney. You may need to prepare for it beforehand. Schedule F and the Notice To Creditors should list the Creditor Driver, Insurance Co., the Licensing Bureau with your Driver's License Number in the address, and anyone else... Read more »
Q: How long can you drive in the turning lane in the center of road in mississippi before getting to the light
People tend to get in the turning lane to pass traffic at a light instead of waiting till they get closer to the intersection to enter it at what point can they enter the turning lane legally
I believe it's 63-3-603 and that says only in the turn lane when ready to make the turn. That doesn't mean immediately but it doesn't mean a block before.
Q: I’m being served for a wreck that happened on November 11 2017, but I no longer live in the state
What do I need to do
Without delay, provide the summons and complaint to the insurance carrier that carried your policy at the time of the accident. You should be able to do this via email. You might have to call first to set up a claim number and learn who the claim rep assigned to your file will be. If the carrier... Read more »
Q: Someone hit me from the back an I just bought the car the same day didn't get the chance to put insurance on it
Some insurance policies cover you if you get a car and put it on the policy. If you had no policy at the time, file a claim with the other person's insurance for the damage to your car.
Q: Bridge out n they had no barriers up which caused me to run Into a excavator sitting In road is it my fault
They only had two bridge out signs I've been trying to find out what the laws are in ms on bridge out costruction
One of the issues you could be confronted with here is the general responsibility to maintain a safe speed for given conditions and to maintain a lookout while driving, regardless of jurisdiction. I hope you were not injured, but based on possible injuries or damages, you could arrange a... Read more »
Q: In Mississippi what reason would police not have to test a person who hit a pedestrian who died as result of injuries?
The dead was tested but not driver it was determined by a field sobriety test they were good to go? But another person did same and both were tested
No great reason unless the person had no sign of alcohol and claimed no use--they need probable cause, and if the person wasn't dead on the scene the fact there is a hit isn't enough.
Q: Hit a motor cycle in road n killed somebody n didn't know I hit them because I didn't stop how can I defend myself
Assuming you have insurance, the insurance company should be able to fund the defense on this case (assuming that it's civil); otherwise, you will have to hire a private attorney to represent you. That being said, these types of cases are incredibly fact-intensive.
If this is a criminal... Read more »
Q: Is it against the law to be parked on the side of the road in a neighborhood
I got in a wreck in my neighborhood with a car that was parked on the right side of the road facing forward with them in the car being completely stopped. Would it be my fault or theirs.
It could depend on what the parking regulations were, what the weather/visibility conditions were, the operation of your vehicle, and other factors. You could consult with an attorney in Mississippi who could examine the matter in further detail.
Tim Akpinar
Q: I was pulling out onto the hey I’m the right lane and as I pulled out my bumper got hit. She clipped my bumper. She was
In other lane. She told the cop she had her blinker on to come in other lane, but she didn’t. So they said I failed to yield to her. So what do I need to do. Her blinker was never on.
Assuming you aren't injured, take the position it's on her. If cited plead not guilty. Even if she had a blinker on or off, the real problem here is that you apparently were pulling onto the highway from an exit (not clear from the above), and if you were any traffic on the highway tends to be... Read more »
Q: If insurance just sent my title after my car was total lost feb 27 does that mean my case settled
I also have a injury case
It really depends on what the adjuster has communicated to you and whether you have accepted anything to officially settle the case.
I would encourage you to reach out to an attorney so that they can get more details about your case. Most firms, including mine, offer free consultations to... Read more »
Q: I am uninsured and was in an accident. Would like to know what to expect
You need to contact an attorney immediately. During your conversation with the attorney, you need to disclose all of the details re the accident, including whether the other person was at fault, did they have insurance, the nature of any injuries, etc.
Q: Dog ran off down the road,got hit and killed the man in the truck just kept driving.We have his tag #,what can be done?
Ask the police. Dog was in the road so it's largely on you. Duty to stop is to people, or damage to property over whatever Ms. sets as the bar. A dog is valued at the market value, not the intrinsic value to you. Note however if the dog did damage to the car the driver may counterclaim for that... Read more »
Q: 4 months since car accident. Injuries became apparent over time. Is it too late to do anything?
Sheriffs vehicle pulled onto hwy in front of us, we were traveling approx 50 mph, and we hit him. I had xrays done at ER bc of leg pain & numbness in knee. Xrays showed no breaks but dr took note of those injuries plus a knot on my back but said I was prob just severely bruised. However after 4... Read more »
From the facts presented, it looks as though your potential claim falls within the statute of limitations. The issue that you may have is overcoming the Mississippi Tort Claims Act, which shields municipalities and political subdivisions from claims under particular circumstances. As this is time... Read more »
Q: i was in a accident but the insurance company the person was under want pay me cause he us an excluded driver
Contact a member of the Miss. Assn for Justice--they give free consults. If you have collision run it through your company and they'll sort it out. If not get estimates, send copies to the driver and owner, state what is going on and if they don't take care of those issues you will ask to havei... Read more »
Q: I was involved in an accident that was my fault but I received injuries. Can I get paid for my injuries?
You may have insurance on your vehicle which covers medical bills on a wreck regardless of who caused the wreck. This coverage is called medical payments coverage and typically is coverage in the amount of $1000 or $5000.
Q: Have money in a trust at a lawyer's office, can't get any one to return calls or emails. What is the next step?
The money was part of an insurance settlement from an accident. Per the attorney, the money was owed to a health care provider but when I spoke with a representative from the insurance company, they stated there was no money owed to them. I asked the law office to send me a copy of the statement... Read more »
First, get a note from the insurance company that no money is owed.
Then contact the attorney complaints office of your county bar association.
Q: I recently got in an accident and the other driver called the police.
I left before they showed up, and now I want to know if that will negatively affect me.
Well, lets see--the cops won't have your story, you may get a citation for leaving the scene--yes, it won't help.
Q: How long can an abandoned vehicle be left onside of the interstate in Mississippi?
It is considered abandoned after 5 days on a roadway and may be towed. Another period of time must pass for any ownership rights to change.
Q: Could someone in a lengthy yet easy to understand way explain paragraph 2 63-3-1007
(2) When operating a bicycle upon a roadway, a bicyclist must exercise due care when passing or overtaking a vehicle that is standing or proceeding in the same direction.
Bicyclists are now considered like another car on the roadway under the new bike legislation in Mississippi. A bicyclist... Read more »
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