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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: if they sent me a ticket to a house where I no longer live, what can I do to get it again
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Dec 12, 2024

Best way is to go down to the township municipal court where you got the ticket from, ask them for a copy and update them with your new address. If its a serious ticket with points hire a good lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: Does 75 § 3334 §§ A (Lead) & 75 § 3309 §§ 1 (Lead) in PA carry any points for a NJ Driver? Do I contest?

I am a NJ driver and met with an accident with a 18 wheeler trailer truck. I was not at fault.

Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Dec 4, 2024

I do not know the Pennsylvania statutes so I cant answer this fully, but I do know that NJ and PA both participate in the Compact Act which makes charges reciprocal.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Does Personal Injury Lawyer get a % of settlement if it’s not above the original insurance company offer?

Minor son in car accident. Another Minor was driver of car. His insurance company offered 25k pain and suffering. Talk to Lawyer and he thinks we can get more. If I hire him and we still only get 25k, does he take a full share of the settlement even though I could have gotten that on my own?... View More

Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Nov 27, 2024

Yes, he would be entitled to his fee, but since your child is a minor, Fee in NJ would only be 25%

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Q: I had an accident where I didn't have insurance unknown to me. Will I lose my license if he sues me?(new jersey)

I had an accident where I didn't have insurance unknown to me. Now the guy with whom I had an accident is asking for money to fix his car and if I don't he will take me to court which will result in my license getting suspended if I do and will cost more. Will I lose my license if it goes to courts?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Mar 25, 2024

More information is needed to properly answer your question, but the general answer is yes loss of your license is possible when you do not have insurance.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: Can I take an insurance company to small claims court for refusing to pay me diminished value on my car after being hit?

Rear ended at a stop light in 11/23. Kelly blue book average trade value is $18,666. Highest offer I can get is $15000 because I was rear ended by this insurance company’s client. Was offered $0 because they said the car was over 100000 miles. It is 109,000 but still has the value mentioned above... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Feb 7, 2024

Yes. And on proper proof you can win.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Walmart sold me the wrong tires, underinflated them. I ended up rearending someone because the tires lost traction-case?

I have all the documentation. They are stonewalling me because they know it's a big number. No airbags deployed. Everyone walked away, but injuries.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Feb 7, 2024

Consult with experienced personal injury attorneys in the state where this occurred.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Consumer Law for New Jersey on
Q: Last year I got a 1099 form from GMC Financial for $1000, this is for late charges I owed on a car loan.

I filed it on my taxes as income. Now that they car has been totaled in an accident, they refuse to release the title because of this $1000 in late charges. Per GM rep there is interest on late charges. I never heard of this. If they charged it off and I had to claim as income, why do I have to pay... View More

Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Sep 7, 2023

You are going to need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney. You can expect to pay an attorney for 1/2 to one hour of attorney time to review the documents and explain your options.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: good morning i have a question regarding a traffic accident where i was injured And just wondering if my lawyer is

just wondering if my lawyer is doing right by me after reading reviews online im scared i wont receive my settlement as the lawyer has already recieved it 3 months ago and wont release my funds thank you

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 24, 2023

No one here can make any judgements as to what is causing the delay. Only your attorney could advise on that. As a GENERAL matter, when it comes to releasing funds, a common cause of delays could involve negotiation and settlement of liens with medical providers or other entities. But that's... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: Hello, someone hit a parked car while pulling out and thought there was no damage. He now has a court appointment.

Hello,

Someone hits a parked car while pulling out of street parking and thought there was no damage on the other car. He just checked the car from rear mirror and left the scene.

A police officer called after a few days and said the car had camera and reported very minor damage.... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Aug 5, 2023

You better tell your friend to hire a good lawyer. Your friend is facing up to 30 days in jail and 6 months loss of his license and some fines. If convicted which it sounds like it would be easy for the state to do, due to the video evidence, these penalties are a real possibility without good... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: The paralegal for my case, forgot to deduct a medical bill, I signed off on my settlement. Do I legally need to pay

Wondering if I legally need to pay this medical bill since I already signed off on the total amount, including all medical expenses from my lawyer

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jul 18, 2023

If a valid bill was not paid from the settlement, you are still responsible to pay it. But your attorney may be responsible for some or all of it if the attorney should have negotiated or otherwise handled the lien. Ask the attorney to negotiate the lien.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Medical Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: Was in car accident not my fault other party ran stop sign...and also left car and ran from the scene..... hurt shoulder

At a later date I returned to an er and the doctor did not seem to believe I could not lift my shoulder higher so she forced it now I am unable to lift or use my left arm because she forced it when I told her it couldn't..... be

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jun 14, 2023

You may now, not only have a case against the other driver, but also the doctor. Make sure you see other doctor's right away.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: My granddaughter was in single car accident where the driver of the car was a friend that was suicidal.

The call was orento and she jumped into the driver's seat. When they were outside argument she refused to get out of the car so my God daughter got in the car and was trying to get her out the friend took. Off speeding and crashed the car into a utility Pole where the Pole fell down in a whole... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jun 9, 2023

You need a lawyer, right away, before the wrong thing is said or done.

Search Justia for an experienced attorney in your state.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: My car was hit by a stolen vehicle. Even though she left key in car, her insurance denied claim.

I own a rental car company. I rented a vehicle to a customer, she had no insurance and took my collision damage waiver, the vehicle was hit by a BMW loaner vehicle that was stolen from customer after she left the key in the car at her house. Her insurance company is covering 50% of the damage to... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jun 1, 2023

It will depend on the language of the release you signed when receiving partial payment. If not prevented by the terms of the release, you may sue the customer.

2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: If a judgement was rendered on a matter that I failed to submit an answer, do I have any option to appeal?

I received a summons and failed to provide so answer in the allotted time. A judgment was rendered and I have not satisfied it. The judgement was regarding an accident I got into in 2019, I was uninsured at the time. There were only paint scratches to the other person’s car, but they sued me for... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on May 23, 2023

Depending on how long ago it was, you may be able to file a motion to set aside based on excusable neglect.

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Q: What do I do if I receive a letter from an attorney in Chicago notifying me of a suit for an accident I wasnt in?

It gives me an address in Chicago where the accident happened, but I’ve never been to Chicago, nor have my vehicles. They want me to call them with my insurance or forward the letter to them. What do I do?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Feb 15, 2023

Much more information would be needed to properly answer your question such as was the accident a covered event under your insurance, Did someone drive your car to Chicago, Was your car stolen etc. Speak with a lawyer or if you have insurance for this event your insurance company. I suggest a... View More

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Q: 4 car accident on rt 80 2019 paid my fines. Recently tried getting license back 2 tickets were never put in system

After I went to court and other parties didn't attend 3x I was told by public defender to pay fines which I did. Now 3 years later I have to attend court for the additional 2 .tickets that were not in system.Can the town do this?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 26, 2022

They may or may not be able to do this, an attorney would need to ask you and the court a lot of question starting with ,one like were the tickets issued and served on you, the reason why they were not in the system, were the tickets sent to another court thus a double jeopardy problem. That... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: warning for offense 39:4-32 pedestrian crossing roadway signals

if you receive a warning in new jersey for failing to stop for a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk will that increase your auto insurance rates. Not a ticket but a warning. I have a camera in my car and the video shows nothing except a cop waving to turn left. Can I contest this ?

Michael A. Smolensky
Michael A. Smolensky
answered on Nov 17, 2022

A ticket filed in the municipal court is required before direct and collateral consequences become an issue. If a police officer gives only a warning, then the court, motor vehicle commission, and insurance company should not find out about the encounter.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: I woke up one night at approximately 5pm, I went outside to go to Walmart and my car was gone. I reported car stolen.

The police came back the next night accusing me of making false report because apparently my ex boyfriend was driving the car and had gotten into an accident. I allow him to use my car when he needs it but in this particular day I did not know that he had the car as I thought he was out of state.... View More

Michael A. Smolensky
Michael A. Smolensky
answered on Oct 11, 2022

This sounds important. But it is difficult to answer this question online because more information is necessary. If it is as important to you as it sounds, then you will want to contact a private attorney to discuss this in more detail.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: Can I still receive a ticket in this matter?

Hello, I was in a traffic accident approximately 1yr and 5 months ago where I rear ended a motorvehicle. My vehicle (Sedan) was totaled the other vehicle (SUV) had some had rear end damage. After flagging down an Officer they completed their investigations and towed my car. I received the tow... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Sep 19, 2022

You can't still receive a ticket as you would be past the statute of limitations, but it sounds like you may already have had one. I would hire an attorney to research this and see if any tickets arose out of the situation to make sure you don't have a warrant for your arrest for not... View More

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Q: My car was totalled, not due to my fault, it was 100% the other party but the value is 19k, his insurance only has 10k

I own a car rental company in NJ, One of my customers was hit and it was deemed the other drivers fault.

The insurance company is having me sign a waiver that I will not sue the driver after I get the 10k even though to make me whole, it would be the value of the vehicle 19k, tow and... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Aug 11, 2022

A lawyer would need to ask you several questions to properly answer this question starting with do you have an under or uninsured insurance to cover loss, does your contract speak to an accident and does it include recovery of attorneys fees etc. Although it may cost a few dollars to speak with a... View More

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