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I was technically at fault due to being on a bike. Woman driving the car was messing with radio making a left hand turn. Insurance adjustor is pressuring me to settle tonight or I'll get nothing because tomorrow is 3 years.
Follow-up questions: Police report places blame on me... View More 
answered on Jul 31, 2021
I should have added, being on a bike does NOT “make you technically at fault”. A vehicle making a left turn is required to yield right of way to pedestrians and bicyclists. I have no idea how the accident happened, but that too is something to discuss with an attorney.
I wanted to know if i would go to jail if the crosswalk sign said to stop and i passed but the traffic light told the car to go almost hitting me. I dont know if this makes any sense...
answered on Jul 30, 2021
No one goes to jail for most traffic offenses (other than leaving the scene or reckless driving in some states).
If someone is in the crosswalk traffic has to stop. If no one is in it and traffic has a green light they may proceed.
I had went through one and they had me there like four hours. This was a car accident that wasn't my fault.
answered on Jun 27, 2021
A deposition could last anywhere from less than an hour (not too common) to several hours. Four hours is not uncommon. I've had depositions that ran two hours and I've had depositions that have run over four hours as well. It all depends on the complexity of the case, contentiousness as... View More
The accident occurred in october 2020, i submitted 2 auto body quotes, made a police report, and walked in person to assure that everything was done correctly, i received a letter the beginning of this year that they are still investigating even though there were 3-4 of us who hit that manhole in a... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2021
Lawyer up quick! Your statute of limitations is only 1 year and 90 days, and you were supposed to file a notice of claim within 90 days of the incident. Your lawyer can make a motion to late-file the 90-day notice of claim, but if you blow the statute of limitation, your goose is cooked!
Hello I was in a car accident before my flight and we was in a taxi which the man ran into us And we ran into somebody well the taxi did and we know Puerto apart of the us is it possible to hire a lawyer from Ny to help us with a case it was 7 of us cause we live in nyc
answered on Jun 23, 2021
I'm sorry about your accident. I hope everyone is okay. If I understand correctly, you are New York City residents, but the accident occurred in Puerto Rico before your flight to New York. If that's the case, you should reach out to attorneys in Puerto Rico. If I did not understand... View More
I'm New York state and this is just a hypothetical: what happens if someone pulls up too close to me when I'm at a red light, and I roll back into them (I'm driving a manual car.)
Currently I have STUDENT DRIVER and ROLLBACK WARNING, STAY BACK stickers on the vehicle.
I’m 46 now but was told when I was 10 yrs old this happened. I know the city and county but no record of anything in my name .
answered on Apr 7, 2021
This might be difficult with the passage of so much time. It could be easy if you could locate the attorney who represented you. But you might not be posting this if you had that information. If you can't do that, it could involve more work. Given the timeline you present, it looks like the... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2021
I'm sorry about your accident. I hope all involved are okay. You may want to reach out to a criminal defense attorney to discuss confidentially in greater detail. You could use the tab above (Find-a-Lawyer) or conduct searches on your own, or check with the Public Defender's Office (based... View More
Evidence is on video. I reside in The state of New York. What $ is my case worth before I proceed
answered on Jan 29, 2021
Hi there – first, I’m terribly sorry about your matter. It sounds awful. It is difficult for any attorney to assess what the case is worth without knowing more information, such as the extent of your injuries. There are certain thresholds that need to be met in New York in order to bring a... View More
Car #2 was totaled #3insurance paid all. Car 1 now suing 2 and #3. Unsafe stopped distance between 1 & 2??
answered on Dec 14, 2020
Car no. 2 should not be liable. However, in these multi-vehicle accidents, vehicles that are not at fault are sometimes dragged into the claim. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I have a video car hit me. Police said I hit the car
answered on Nov 10, 2020
Depending on the facts it sounds like you could have a very strong case. You'll want to consult with an attorney as soon as possible to go over the facts.
My grandfather accidentally hit someone's dog the other day, and left the scene (which he's already been ticketed for), and the dog didn't make it. The dog's owners tried getting him to pay the vet bill for the services the dog recieved before passing. Does my grandfather have... View More
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answered on Sep 15, 2020
He should speak with his car insurance company. However, I believe that he is liable from what you have said.
answered on Sep 10, 2020
Arguably they need to exercise reasonable care when towing your vehicle. That said, it's going to be a tough sell that the towing company was negligent in damaging your vehicle (which was illegally parked) because it did not use a flatbed truck as opposed to a standard tow truck.
Looking for advise if i have a case in small claim court NY
Rented Penske track with insurance on it. While making wide turn hit my personal car which was on public road parked with no one inside. Damaged 2 doors and repair is very expensive
Contacted Penske by they refused to... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2020
Slim chances. What about the insurance on your personal car?
answered on Aug 27, 2020
You could try reaching out to the New York Liquidation Bureau. On their website www.nylb.org, contact information is listed as 180 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038-4925, telephone 212-341-6400. You could also see if the New York State Department of Financial Services (formerly the NYS Insurance... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2020
Instead of relying on a quick, general answer here, you may want to have someone knowledgeable in vehicle transfers look the documentation over. You're talking about payments, which could possibly mean lienholders/security interests on the vehicle, among other possible issues. Good luck... View More
My accident was in 2018 my lawyer told me it was settled and it was closed but he doesn’t give me clear answers. He said that if I had taken out loans that they might take it or Medicaid. But it’s been months. It is now 2020 and I still was not given the check. I give them time. And I wait.... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2020
If there are Medicare liens, those could take time to ascertain through NYC HRA. Some of the public agency-related liens could be handled by third-party contractors. The COVID situation has also resulted in delays. If your attorney is trying to negotiate the liens, that could take time too. But... View More
My vehicle was involved in a hit and run while parked legally. I was able to track down the vehicle that damaged my vehicle on video camera and I have a witness that seen the vehicle as well and it is stated in the police report. I filed a insurance claim with the vehicle registered owner and it... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2020
Car insurance is on the car, not the driver in New York. The insurance company may be saying that the car wasn't insured under them on the date of the accident. Make sure there wasn't another insurance company that covered the car at the time. You should sue the vehicle owner, the named... View More
My 10 year old son waa riding his bike on the sidewalk and accidentally bumped into a woman. The woman fell and scraped her elbow. My son got scared and left his bike and ran home. A few minutes later, I arrived at the scene and the woman's husband immediately began threatening to sue me. The... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2020
In theory you can be sued. Anyone can sue anyone. If you are, send it to your insurance company. If you have no insurance, you will likely not be sued.
Driver pulled out in front of me over 2 sets of double yellow lines without looking. He attempted to make a left turn resulting in me tboning him. The insurance company only accepted 50% liability.
answered on Jul 11, 2020
As a general rule, it is not permissible under ordinary circumstances. An attorney might be able to assess liability more meaningfully after reviewing police report, any witness statements, insured's version of events told to the carrier, and carrier's basis in making their determination.... View More
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