answered on May 25, 2022
The Judge cannot reduce a charge however the prosecuting authority can. If you go to trial and the prosecutor does not prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt, but proves a lesser charge beyond a reasonable doubt then the Judge can find you guilty of the lesser charge. I recommend that you... Read more »
I was involved in a car accident in February. I didn't know any better and filed the claim under my insurance. My car has been waiting for repairs since then. I have exhausted the car rental coverage under my insurance. Since then I've had to pay out of pocket for transportation costs and... Read more »
answered on May 14, 2022
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm glad you were not injured. If you're not suing for bodily injury, then it looks like you're contemplating damages associated with not having a working car, employment-related, etc. Without... Read more »
go to. my father is keeping the money from me so i can’t get a new car. what do i do
answered on Mar 7, 2022
You may or may not have left out some relevant facts but I will try to answer----if the insurance company is paying a property damage claim for the vehicle then it should pay the titled owner(s) of the vehicle.
I was involved in a car accident on October 2020 in NY, I live in PA and did not hire an attorney because my insurance company said they would take full responsibility, the report said we were both at fault even though the driver cut me off on the opposite side and hit my driver side, I was... Read more »
answered on Mar 2, 2022
The first answer is that you should immediately consult with an attorney about the facts specific to your case. You are asking for legal advice, but on these boards, we can only provide general legal information. From the facts you gave, I am unclear about your situation. Were you driving for... Read more »
I was in an accident but I'm not sure if I am going to go through with the insurance company. The claim is for my injury and also for my personal belongings. If I accepted the payment for my belongings, but didn't agree with the offer for my injury claim, would I still be able to get an... Read more »
answered on Feb 28, 2022
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In general nationwide, people do settle their property damage claims at the beginning of a case, while the bodily injury portion of the case can move forward at a slower pace, sometimes taking years.... Read more »
End damage Car un drive able with driver front tire blown apart and ripped
Ended up with 1100000 dollars in damage
My son received 3 summons careless driving amount $154.58, fail to stop and provide info amount $112.00 and fail to notify police amount 112.00
My son saw... Read more »
answered on Feb 9, 2022
First of all, I'm glad your son seems to be ok from the accident. At court you and your son may have the opportunity to talk with the officer about getting rid of or reducing the number of points that could be assessed to his license. You can always ask the court for a continuance if... Read more »
I recieved a letter from car insurance saying they closed my claim. I am still under doctor care. I dont understand why my uninsured/underinsured doesnt cover.
answered on Jan 6, 2022
Your medical bills would be covered first by the medical coverage under your automobile policy, and thereafter by your health insurance. You may have exhausted your medical benefits under your auto policy. If so, your medical provider will need a copy of that exhaustion letter.
An... Read more »
They’re saying the other vehicle caused the accident but the woman told me at the scene that the sun was in her eyes and she didn’t see the vehicle coming when she pulled out she said in the report that she was parked but from the photos I have you can see this is an out right lie
answered on Dec 2, 2021
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Depending on the value of your son's car and the extent of damages, one option is to consider if the matter is suited for small claims, or possibly a venue of higher jurisdiction. Another option is to... Read more »
A vehicle in my name was involved in an accident without me being notified, the car was being kept at a friend's house for storage as I did not have room at my residence. The insurance had lapsed without me knowing about it they never contacted me for declined payment. I settled with the... Read more »
answered on Oct 3, 2021
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general possibility, states do maintain databases of motor vehicle damages following accidents, with various reporting thresholds. Without knowing more about the subrogation department's standard... Read more »
Will the at fault party still be required to pay damages?
answered on Sep 28, 2021
Unless the vehicle's equipment somehow played a role in the crash, no. They are not related issues. Feel free to call if you have questions about your rights.
So back on Aug 9th i was getting my car fix and the employee behind the wheel of my car got my car in a accident as I was paying with a truck that delivers their auto parts
answered on Sep 27, 2021
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. It isn't fully clear what happened here, but if your injury took place within the course of employment, you might want to reach out to workers' comp attorneys. There could possibly be third-party actions if... Read more »
Tickets she also had alcohol in her system
answered on Sep 4, 2021
A Pennsylvania attorney should advise here, but your post remains open for five days. I hope your daughter is okay. You may be losing time waiting for a response in this category. Instead of a car accident attorney, you may need guidance from attorneys in the DUI/DWI category. You could repost in... Read more »
I backed into a little tow cart with my car and I did involve my car insurance to make a claim but I want them to cancel my policy and let me pay out pocket for the property damages: so I was wondering how I should go about doing that?
answered on Jul 30, 2021
you can pay out of pocket without canceling your policy. If your policy is canceled it doesn't wipe away the fact you had a claim.
Hi,
I'm shopping around for Auto Insurance in PA; considering Progressive. I also like to ride bike. Hopefully, I'd never need it, but if a motorist injures me while I'm riding bike and they are at fault, would I be covered by Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage... Read more »
answered on Jul 1, 2021
Short answer yes. Uninsured underinsured covers you if the driver running into you has no insurance or too little. If you have more than one car in your household get "stacking" --the best deal in car nsurance. It multiplies the coverage you had for UM/UIM by the number of cars, and... Read more »
I received a Court of Common Pleas Civil Cover Sheet today with the complaint from attorney attached. (Arbitration Matter) for my car causing damage to a building on Aug 13 2018. Paperwork is stamped Aug 11 2020. I received this notice from a sheriff today. I know they are within the 2 year statue... Read more »
answered on Jul 1, 2021
This is what you pay car insurance for. Notify the adjuster of the company who insured you back then. Get their address, fax, claim number; fax them a copy and send them a hard copy, certified return receipt. They should give you an attorney and they will file what are called preliminary... Read more »
Received a fine but paying it would admit guilt. Can the injured party sue after paying the fine?
answered on Jun 29, 2021
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. In SOME (I can't speak for Pennsylvania) jurisdictions, people who are uninsured could sometimes still have remedies for money damages, but they could be precluded from including pain and suffering in their... Read more »
We then got in our cars and left few days later I get a ticket for not having a license
answered on Jun 22, 2021
Not sure of your question. If you didn't have one, you can be ticketed for that even if you were not at fault. However if you were not at fault and injured, you need to protect yourself and your access to care by seeing a doctor--the medical benefits in a wreck last for 4 years plus, no... Read more »
I have a police report, my insurance is going to contact her insurance, If She doesn’t have coverage, what can I do to make her pay?
answered on Jun 17, 2021
Please see my answer to the last question. Assuming she has no coverage, mention that to the police. They will cite her, and that may, miraculously, cause her to produce the "oh, I forgot about this...is this what you mean?" policy she didn't want to involve in her misadventure.... Read more »
My Insurance is going to contact her insurance, but they told me that they have to find if She has coverage. I’m using my insurance, but I have a deductible of $500, can I make her pay everything that I spent? The police report shows that is her fault, what can I do if She doesn’t have coverage?
answered on Jun 16, 2021
Q: "can I make her pay everything that I spent"
A: Depends whether what you spend is legally recoverable. You definitely would be entitled to your deductible. In almost all instances, you are entitled to towing from accident scene to your house and/or repair shop. You are... Read more »
Us to do an impact statement ,what else can we ask for money wise from the driver
answered on May 25, 2021
property damage. If you hade injuries that's a claim against his insurance unless he had none.
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