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I can’t afford for my insurance to go up. She’s offering to not go through insurance. But I can’t afford this bogus quote she sent me ($2400? I barely bumped her). We both left the scene. What are my rights?
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on May 30, 2024
This is something an Ohio attorney could advise best on, but your question remains open for a week. No one could comment on the PD damage figure without seeing what a collision shop estimates it at. You could consider discussing with a local attorney. Consider this scenario. In six months she comes... View More
I can’t afford for my insurance to go up. She’s offering to not go through insurance. But I can’t afford this bogus quote she sent me ($2400? I barely bumped her). We both left the scene. What are my rights?
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on May 30, 2024
Addendum - I'm not saying that the given scenario would happen to stir fear. It might happen, it might not. It's just something to discuss with a local attorney in making a well-informed decision. I hope you are both okay. Good luck
my policy. Would they sue her or me or both?
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on May 3, 2024
If they handle it as only a claim without going into suit, it would be a claim under your insurance. If they place it into suit, the driver and the registered owner is usually named in the suit- knowing that the registrant doesn't have liability. That's just the way it's done in most... View More
![Randy Bryan Ligh Randy Bryan Ligh](https://lawyers.justia.com/images/no-picture-listings.png)
answered on Mar 4, 2024
Can you be at fault? Yes you can , however not enough informaation is provided in yoour post to give a more informed reply. I suggest that if you are injured and/or have damages, then you contact an accident/injury lawyer in your area to specifically discuss your matter----most attorneys who... View More
How can I proof they are at fault with no evidence
![Randy Bryan Ligh Randy Bryan Ligh](https://lawyers.justia.com/images/no-picture-listings.png)
answered on Feb 26, 2024
Evidence is in the form of verbal (testimony) and documentary (paper, maps, tapes, records). Being that you were involved in the accident, you should be able to provide testimony so you have evidence. On the other hand, a Judge has to weigh all of the evidence to determine fault/responsibility so... View More
How can I proof they are at fault with no evidence
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Feb 26, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident. This is a tough case. Without video footage or impartial eyewitness testimony, it could be difficult to establish the speed of the other vehicle. Sometimes, experts could draw conclusions from the property damage. But that could be costly, especially in the realm... View More
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![James L. Arrasmith James L. Arrasmith](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1668636-1701034960-sl.png)
answered on Feb 24, 2024
Yes, any insurance settlement from your February 2024 car accident should be protected and not at risk if you were previously discharged from a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in August 2023.
The key bankruptcy law that provides this protection is Section 541(a)(5) of the Bankruptcy Code. It states... View More
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![W. J. Winterstein Jr. W. J. Winterstein Jr.](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1410232-1447289145-sl.jpg)
answered on Feb 11, 2024
Unlike many states (like PA), Ohio does not permit a debtor to choose between the state and federal exemption lists; an Ohio resident can choose only those exemptions granted by the state of Ohio.
While it appears that the Ohio exemptions might have protected your auto accident recovery,... View More
Mom does NOT live at my address.
![James L. Arrasmith James L. Arrasmith](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1668636-1701034960-sl.png)
answered on Nov 30, 2023
In Ohio, as the owner of the car, you could be held responsible if your mother, who is insured to drive your car, gets into an accident. This is due to the principle known as "vicarious liability," which can apply to car owners when someone else operates their vehicle.
Your... View More
If a woman can legally have an abortion prior to the fetus being viable (23-24 weeks) then the implication is that she is not committing a homicide. So if a pregnant woman loses a baby as the result of a car accident and the baby is less than 24 weeks along can the person at fault for the accident... View More
![James L. Arrasmith James L. Arrasmith](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1668636-1701034960-sl.png)
answered on Nov 9, 2023
The determination of whether the loss of a non-viable fetus due to a car accident constitutes vehicular homicide is complex and can vary by state. In many jurisdictions, vehicular homicide charges are typically applied when a person is killed due to the negligent or criminal driving of another... View More
At the beginning of the year, my daughter allowed me to park my unused car at her house.
Apparently, apparently 3 months ago, her boyfriend took my car without my permission and got into an accident. I was never informed of this and now I owe money. How can I fix it?
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Sep 16, 2023
I think I see how this materialized - either (1) you were dragged into the claim as the legal registrant of the vehicle (which would eventually occur in the formal litigation stage, where the owner is named on summons and complaint), or (2) the plaintiff could be pursuing a claim based on negligent... View More
At the beginning of the year, my daughter allowed me to park my unused car at her house.
Apparently, apparently 3 months ago, her boyfriend took my car without my permission and got into an accident. I was never informed of this and now I owe money. How can I fix it?
![Randy Bryan Ligh Randy Bryan Ligh](https://lawyers.justia.com/images/no-picture-listings.png)
answered on Sep 13, 2023
Not sure if "unused" was meant to be 'uninsured." If yo had insurance at the time of the alleged incident, then turn it over to your insurance company. Anyway, based on your post, I do not know why you "owe money" as if you are not legally negligent or at fault... View More
My car was stolen, recovered and I am still waiting for my car to be repair. Theft was in Sept 2022, car was sent to auto repair shop in 11/2022, they didn't know the car was on the lot until 03/2023, still waiting for my car and it is 06/2023 and I have still been paying car notes and car... View More
![John Michael Frick John Michael Frick](http://justatic.com/profile-images/320846-1661293018-sl.jpeg)
answered on Jun 14, 2023
This question can only be answered based upon reading whatever contract you have with the auto repair shop.
In most situations, if the auto repair shop isn’t fixing your car quickly enough for you, you should pick up the car and take it to a different auto repair shop.
But, if I... View More
Apart of the reason they said it was so high is because it was in an accident but I wasn’t the owner of the car when said accident happened. Can they still charge me for it on insurance?
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Jun 11, 2023
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If the car was in an accident with a different driver, that should not adversely affect the elements that go into computing your liability coverage premium. If you're talking about a situation where the accident... View More
i usually only smoke like one bowl a day and if i get a medical card will i be ok no matter what
![Nicholas P. Weiss Nicholas P. Weiss](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1639378-1592318208-sl.jpg)
answered on Mar 29, 2023
It is illegal to smoke marijuana in Ohio. This is true even if you have a medical card. Your employment is also not protected from the use of marijuana even if you have a medical card. Marijuana in your system will likely be determined to be a contributing factor in any accident.
Does having a higher Umbrella limit make me a target for a larger settlement after an accident? Is this a State by State Law and if so, is there a good source to check?
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Mar 5, 2023
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Until you are able to consult definitively with a local attorney, your carrier might be able to provide guidance on this. Case law on disclosure could differ by state - but carriers nationwide are attentive to the... View More
No longer drop my claim because other party is asking for injury and damages for vehicle. IS that true insurance company can keep my claim open?
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Nov 8, 2022
An Ohio attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The short answer nationwide in such situations is "yes," they can do that. Your carrier is likely using the same claim number for all claims associated with the accident. Your portion of the claim could have... View More
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Jul 16, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It would depend on the policy of your son's girlfriend's mom's car, and a number of other factors. There are a number of different combinations here, depending on who was at fault, the respective... View More
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Jul 15, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A client could ordinarily discharge their attorney (and vice-versa, barring certain professional conduct settings). However, it's possible your attorney could assert a lien for services performed to date. An Ohio... View More
My attorney only received some of my medical records and as I was telling him he didn't have all my records he made it clear he didn't think I was hurt in my accident but I was hurt and I just feel like he hasn't tried to ever get in touch with me or ever call or send me an email in... View More
![Joel Gary Selik Joel Gary Selik](http://justatic.com/profile-images/130948-1554488444-sl.jpg)
answered on Oct 15, 2023
You can fire your attorney at any time. The attorney is entitled to some portion of the contingent fee. Consult with other attorneys before firing your attorney.
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