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My company has recently leased a new office space in a newly renovated building (including the parking lot). The parking lot has a utility pole with a guy wire that extends into a parking space. The parking spot doesn't have any warnings (e.g. the spacing being striped for no parking).... View More 
answered on Jan 27, 2020
Talk to the local building dept. whether it is a violation. If not, and if landlord or company will not pay for repairs, you could sue in small claims court. The court will determine if they have any liability for failing to post a warning sign. But if the wire was in plain sight, the court... View More
My boy friend was taking me home from the mall, we were just about to get on the highway when the car in front of us slammed on their breaks outta no where . we ALMOST hit them but my boyfriend made a sharp left turn so we didn’t . but today an officer came to his house and said the car that was... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2020
Based on these facts alone, it's difficult to determine exactly what happened, in terms of whether your boyfriend's actions were responsible for the accident, whether the other vehicle's damage claim is valid, etc. You could try to arrange a brief consult with an Ohio accident... View More
If I rear ended someone in a rental car, the police were not contacted. Insurance information was given but there is now no written proof of this accident, correct? Just wondering.
answered on Dec 6, 2019
Yes, you are still liable.
Trying to deceive an insurance company is insurance fraud. Insurance fraud is a felony.
Failing to cooperate with your insurance company can invalidate coverage and make you personally responsible for damages instead of having your insurance company... View More
He is trying to lie and say I was in left lane then moved to right. But he was sited for it so his insurance has to pay for my car right? They told me at his insurance company that it is waiting on manger to approve liability. Will I get my car taken care of?
answered on Dec 4, 2019
I've seen insurance companies try to claim it was "arguable" or offer only 70 or 80 per cent liability. You could use your own collision if you have it and let them deal with it. If you were injured contact a member of the Ohio Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
My cousin took a car without permission, but the key was in it. He had Intentions to return the car but on the way back he wrecked it.
answered on Dec 3, 2019
This is something a criminal defense attorney would know. You could repost the question in the Criminal Law section. Car accident attorneys (the category where you have it posted) usually only deal with the civil aspects of collisions, such as personal injury and property damage claims. They... View More
Or insurance. Does the other drivers insurance still cover my daughter's car?
answered on Oct 15, 2019
I hope your daughter is doing OK. As long as it was determined that the other driver was liable for the accident, it should cover the vehicle. The insurance may try to fight you on this due to her being an unlicensed driver, but as long as that did not cause the collision, it should be... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2019
There are many good attorneys who can help you, look through the “find a lawyer” search tool here, or internet search for local attorneys near your home.
I hope she’s doing alright.
If there was a tree down from someone's yard that fell in the street all the way across the road from ditch to ditch that caused us to have a bad accident. Can you go after the home owners insurance. There was no time to stop so we hit it at the rate of speed that the road allows.
answered on Sep 13, 2019
The short Answer is maybe. It depends on why the tree fell and what their policy covers. It’s certainly worth looking into.
as he goes to turn right still in the intersection he hits the side near the front of the vehicle behind him that was going straight
answered on Sep 11, 2019
See my other answer to which I'd add--the confused driver can claim that the other driver did not leave an assured clear distance ahead of themselves which would have obviated the contact.
as he goes to turn right still in the intersection he hits the side near the front of the vehicle behind him that was going straight
there is only one lane to turn from (no turning lane
answered on Sep 11, 2019
Car that changed his mind in the middle of the traffic stream.
as he turns right, he hits a car that is behind him going straight who is at fault the vehicle turning hit the front side of the other vehicle that was going straight
answered on Sep 7, 2019
If they’re in the same lane, the car who rear ended him is at fault for failure to maintain assured clear distance ahead.
the full settlement check first and they would need to deposit it into their account and wait for it to clear before I would be issued my check. Is this normal?
I was in a no injury , car accident yesterday. I was cited and considered at fault. They said I ran a red light. Which I did not I even said the light was yellow as I was moving through an intersection. A truck in the left turn lane hit me as I was going straight. My car is most likely a total loss... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2019
I'm glad you were not injured. But from the standpoint of liability, the citation and your statement that the light was yellow place you in a difficult position. If it's possible to retrieve video imagery of the accident that might support your position, that's a possibility to... View More
I received citations for driving under suspension and driving with no insurance. Can the police cite me on private property even if that company has cameras?
answered on Jun 19, 2019
I'm not sure what private property has to do with cameras. You caused destruction of property. The police may investigate that. If they find you are driving under suspension with no insurance, likewise. You are looking at a looooooooooooooong suspension, as the Judge may figure the first one... View More
When Semi hit car I see Pam trantport side of the door an Pam transport on back of trailer based on in facts alone can I file lawsuit ?
answered on May 1, 2019
You should contact a member of the Assn for Justice of the state where it happened, get the names of their members in the county where it happened, they give free consults. Get a copy of the police report. Yes, it is enough to go by but it's good to have the complete picture.
answered on Apr 30, 2019
It's not clear but I'm assuming you are speaking of medical benefits or liability?
Each state has different laws regarding combining policy benefits or "stacking." Most policies have "household exclusion" rules to prohibit this though some states--Pennsylvania... View More
Initially it was deemed repairable and then was marked as a total loss. Fine Line is basically holding my car hostage asking for an exorbitant amount for work they were not even authorized to do. The insurance company wants me to pay the difference between what they feel is reasonable and what Fine... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2019
If fine line did it without authorization it should be on them. Your position should be that the insurance company should pay and then go after fine line. File a complaint with the insurance commissioner. Talk to your state rep.
answered on Feb 20, 2019
If you co-sign a loan, you’re in the hook for the loan, not any accidents he may get into with the car he buys with the loan proceeds. If the car is titled to you, you need to make sure there is insurance on the car. If it’s titled to him, that’s his problem. If you are driving the car when... View More
Is that true the police cant do anything because its private property
answered on Jan 21, 2019
THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CITE BECAUSE IT IS PRIVATE PROPERTY. BUT THAT DOES NOT PROHIBIT YOU FROM FILING A CIVIL LAWSUIT FOR DAMAGES. ESPECIALLY IF YOU THINK YOU WERE NOT AT FAULT.
I SUGGEST YOU CONTACT AN ATTORNEY WHO CAN HELP YOU.
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A dump truck was traveling east when the left front tire failed (blow-out or unknown cause, possibly road hazard). The truck ran into the highway median, hit the Armco-style metal barrier which shredded the tire and totally destroyed the truck. Part of the barrier (a wooden post) was projected into... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
You can take the same approach--it's a single vehicle accident they have to show that the tire blew, they have to make a claim against the tire manufacturer, not you.
In most states they have a duty to promptly and fairly settle cases. If they don't and you had property damage... View More
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