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My dog ran away late New Year's Eve. I posted about it on Facebook, searching for her. I was contacted 3 days later via text by a woman who claims she may have hit her, now a week later, she's coming after me to pay for the deductible, can I fight this? There is no proof the accident even... View More 
answered on Jan 9, 2019
You should report her claim to your homeowners insurance. Did she pay the vet bill? Generally,you are responsible in most states for your animal's actions. If you let them loose, then you may be responsible.
there or can I file in Lexington?
answered on Dec 27, 2018
Typically, a lawsuit is filed where the defendant (1) resides; (2) has a principal place of business; (3) conducted activity giving rise to the claim; or (4) where all or part of the claim took place (i.e. where the accident took place). However, a lawsuit can be filed where a plaintiff resides, IF... View More
My dog snuck out of the house and ran towards a car that was going down the street pretty fast. The car slowed down slightly as my dog ran towards it and she bounced off of their tire. The car never stopped and sped off down the road as I tried to flag them down. My dog went into shock, but we... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2018
I doubt it. If they violate a speed law that's one thing. However duty to stop is if property is damaged and they caused it. Your pooch ran into them, it sounds like. Time to dog proof your fence.
and got a ticket for close distance And wrote the old plates down on the ticket and I had my court and paid for the ticket and they said they wanted prove of insurance that they will send the information to my address but never got it but the person old plates got the information but in his name... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2018
Eventually, they will probably figure out that you did these things and file criminal charges against you.
Capital First, will only deal with my mother. They act like she has power of attorney over me. My mother is now trying to keep half of my monthly settlement. This was done while I was still suffering from my brain injury. I no longer am, and that was proven by a doctor two years ago. I'm now... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2018
I don’t practice in Ohio but your question remains open for four weeks. If you were represented by an attorney, it could be worthwhile to ask them to go over the terms of your release and other closing documents for the case.
Tim Akpinar
payments, but at the accident neither one of us was hurt. The police report list no injuries
answered on Oct 11, 2018
Then you will want to defend the lawsuit. Your insurance is likely to defend if you were not listed as at fault. Have you reported the accident and the suit to them?
Or insurance information? I have a copy of the video from speedway.
answered on Sep 28, 2018
What do you mean by "won't give me the correct statement?" Whose statement? What does it say? What do you think it should say?
Rear ended someone the day before his 18th bday. Is his license suspended?
answered on Sep 28, 2018
There is no way to know that based on the information provided. The BMV can certainly tell you though, give them a call or visit their website.
answered on Sep 11, 2018
Yes, and if you have uninsured motorist coverage that can cover your injuries if you were hurt. If you were hurt, contact a member of the Ohio Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
No one got hurt and the collision wasn't that bad. This is my first accident.
Originally her ins company was going to send an adjuster but when they found out I had had ins coverage at that exact moment they then turned it on me sued me w out me knowing and now I have to pay them. I was on medical leave from work and couldn’t pay the amount per month anymore and then lost... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2018
If you were not at fault you may be able to reopen the case if you can show they never served you properly. If you were hurt contact a member of the Ohio Assn for Justice for the county where it happened.
The 2nd car driver said the first car stopped fast. Could there be any liability for the first driver if there was no apparent reason for him to quickly stop?
answered on Aug 21, 2018
The law says you have to maintain an assured clear distance ahead of your vehicle so that you can stop in case the driver(s) in front of you do. It does not say you cannot stop suddenly. Unless you could show that the first car pulled out in front of traffic when it wasn't clear, the liability... View More
police arrived, she was sited at fault, it has been 2 yrs. since the accident and now they are looking for money for damages. She did not have insurance at the time. What can i do?
answered on Aug 16, 2018
It sounds like they sued right before the statute of limitations ran out, which is common. Since she didn't have insurance, she is going to need a lawyer to defend her.
The curb was hit while I was exiting the premises and some structural damage occurred. The Landlord requested a huge sum of money for repair and has involved the cops . They want me to come in and give a statement. How should go about handling this?
answered on Jul 6, 2018
Notify your insurance company. They will fight the claim, if the amount requested is unreasonable. You should also consider hiring an attorney yourself.
now my car was suoosed to be a graduation gift so it had no insurance , it is in my name , can i be sued?
answered on Jun 15, 2018
You could be brought into the case on a negligent entrustment theory, and may even be criminally charged with negligent entrustment.
My mom is 70 years old and had let her insurance lapse (I had no idea it had). Apparently it has been a few months. I know that it is illegal to drive without insurance. This had also happened about 7 years ago too. I thought that she was on the straight and narrow and was keeping her insurance... View More
answered on May 4, 2018
No jail. I'm assuming you had an accident. The other person or their insurance will ask for her insurance. If she doesn't have any they'll ask her to pay. It may be to her advantage NOT TO MAKE ANY AGREEMENT TO DO SO because she may be "judgement proof." It really makes... View More
The boy died in the car accident. I was left with life-threatening injuries that will cause me financial hardship. The BI limits on the auto policy for the boy is $100,000, my medical bills are in excess of $300,000 and counting.
answered on Apr 16, 2018
If they offer limits that is it unless they have an umbrella. Next up would be any underinsured you have. But if you have had medical care you may have subrogation claims & I suggest you contact a member of the Ohio Assn for Justice who has handled crashworthiness claims as you may also have a... View More
She lied and we have same insurance and now they are talking about not covering damages. When cops got there she left too and they had to loom for her.
answered on Apr 10, 2018
See if there is a camera at the intersection or any business has a camera that captures the intersection. It's where the experession "he said she said" comes from.
But if you weren't at fault, and have injuries, contact a member of the Ohio Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.
answered on Apr 10, 2018
Maybe not that but some combination of non moving violation--may be a light out, failure to display sticker etc.
answered on Apr 10, 2018
It could violate some city or local ordinance. Check with the local government in which located.
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