This depends on the facts of your case. First you have to figure out what the legal duty was. Generally, drivers of motor vehicles have a duty to avoid collisions of any nature. This duty is heightened when it comes to collisions where pedestrians are likely to be found (crosswalks, etc.) Once... View More

You should be covered depending on when you actually purchased the new car and the terms of your insurance policy. Most insurers will give you a 10 day window in which to obtain coverage on a recently purchased car. Your policy will contain the information you need.

Have a mechanic give you an estimate for the repairs, say what happened on it. Get it fixed. File a complaint with whatever agencies license used car sales as well as the AG's bureau of consumer protection.

If you were injured contact a member of the Oregon Assn for Justice--they give... View More

Because there is a citation associated you will want to consult someone who handles tickets for that county. You will want to report it to your dad's insurance.

They want proof of ownership. How you work that is up to you. However, the issue is what the value is.

Likewise on #2. Unless your policy has replacement value you don't get it in most states.

You can check with the insurance commissioner for your state as to what they can ask... View More

Hard to say, as you may have your terminology confused. If you settled for $150k, then you settled for that amount which reflects any discount (or should). If you got a jury verdict for $150k, with a 25% reduction then the award is $112,500, and your attorney would take 25% of that, which is... View More

You should start with your own insurance policy to see if you have coverage for the damage to your vehicle. If you were injured, your insurance will immediately pay Personal Injury Protection benefits, usually medical expenses of up to $15,000 and lost wages of up to $3,000 per month.... View More

You need to turn it over to your insurance, tell your insurance your suspicions that the other driver is embellishing on the damage, and let them deal with it. The insurance company will put a lot of time and money into defending the claim if they think there is a chance to get out of paying the... View More

I am sorry to hear of your son's accident. It is unlikely that your son would be charged with assault, and even more unlikely that he would be convicted of assault under the circumstances you describe. The others who were injured may have a claim against your son if he was negligent in... View More

You mother just needs to turn this over to her car insurance company. Insurance companies put a lot of effort into defending these cases and often the opening amount that the complaint alleges is just a starting point for negotiation or juries will award less. Proving that a car accident led to... View More

Let's see you want to get out of something and think a judge or cop will be really sympathetic with a stretch like this.

If you are a AAA member your motor club can at least help you with background on the definitition. Generally the laws are written that if it walks like a duck and... View More

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answered on Aug 17, 2017

A few years back, Jeep had similar issue, causing death and injuries. Possibly same issues, since Dodge is part of same company.

Call this law firm, which handles class actions, to see if they can help.

www.ButlerWooten.com

1-800-213-5343

Ask for Joel Wooten or Jim... View More

"What is the charge" - I assume you are concerned with what type of criminal charges could be brought - and no one is gong to be able tell you that. It depends whether a related crime was committed. Hitting someone could also be an accident in which case there are no criminal charges.... View More

If you have been in an accident in Oregon and the date of the accident was within the last two years, you would still have thr right to seek damages for any injuries related to the accident. Your injuries can involve the aggravation of a prior injury or claiming that you were more susceptible to... View More

You are going to need to see an attorney. Both Oregon and Washington insurance policies have PIP medical coverage so regardless of the insurance that the other driver has or any settlement, you are usually entitled to get payments under the insurance policy that covered your vehicle that you were... View More

If you father does not live in your house, isn't driving your car, and isn't listed on your car insurance, I don't think you have any legal ties to him such that the damages for an accident he causes will come back on you. The indirect financial problem would be that if he causes an... View More

First, if you are sued you need to tell your car insurance. You don't want to give any tape recorded statements to anyone until this gets sorted out.

You have the right to recover your economic damages - which would be your medical bills and any property damages which could include repairing or replacing your car. However you may be barred from recovering your pain and suffering damages as a result of not having insurance although there are... View More

I would need some follow up information in order to answer this question. Did you have a written or verbal contract with the original body shop? Was there an agreement of a time period to fix your car? Did they do any diagnostic work that was contracted for. What is the body shop's... View More

Your employers Worker's Compensation insurance should pay your medical bills and time loss. You should fill out a form 801 asap reported the accident to your employer. You also have a claim against the at fault drivers insurance company for your pain and suffering.