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The cop unfortunately only recorded the other persons part of the story, and seemed to only believe her so I was found at fault (he didn’t witness this crash.) I was given the report at the accident, so why not a citation? Was not told of a citation.
I was doing at most 35mph, I walked down the block and attempted to find the dog. I couldn’t find the dog so I left because there was no damage to my car and the dog appeared okay. I didn’t report it to anyone because there was no outside and because of the dog being gone. I’m located in PA... View More 
answered on Jun 5, 2020
Hit and run is when you are involved in a collision and there is damage to property or person. Sounds like you have no duty to report it. If you wish you can call up the police for the area where it happened. Make note of when you call. If they say no problem, then just say "thank you."
I called the officer next day to responsible and never got a call back. I didn't want to keep calling. Im completely blind sighted by this. I thought I saw someone coming and to avoid other party I went into an abandoned house's yard. Which damaged my vehicle. Please give me guidance.
answered on Jun 5, 2020
If you saw another driver IN YOUR LANE then you took appropriate action in an emergency situation. If you have collision, it should cover your car damage and any damage to the house's yard. You have a duty to avoid an iminent crash, and can plead not guilty if they were in your lane.
My son was in a car accident on 3-26-20. It was not his fault. The money the insurance is giving him for his totaled truck isn’t anywhere to put him back in the position before he was in the accident. He is 18 and works as a residential carpenter. He needs a truck. He had an antique truck he... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2020
The insurance company is not generally sued. The defendant, upon being sued, presents papers to their insurance company. This is not an uncommon situation, where the total loss declaration could overrule the possibility of repair (this is governed by state law - a Pennsylvania attorney could advise... View More
We are waiting on a special order replacement windshield from the dealer, hence the expired inspection. Vehicle is insured and registered.
answered on Mar 3, 2020
No, it should not. The issue of overdue inspection does not absolve the other driver of blame for hitting your husband's car. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
doctors was not paid in spite of a doctors lien being signed by myself and my attorney. I am disappointed with my attorney's response which was "I have to pay it." Is there anything I can do to get the attorney to pay the bill?
answered on Feb 20, 2020
Your attorney is correct that you are responsible for the bill.
answered on Feb 7, 2020
Litigation means just that. If you have been sued you need to turn it over to your insurance. If you have a suit, you have a lawyer --or should have--and should ask them.
There were multiple witnesses
answered on Feb 7, 2020
There is no law requiring that. However if you want to help you can notify the officer handling it see if they need your input. At least you cared to consider this and that's good.
through it. I was struck on the driver's side front bumper. I have a Property Damage Limit of only $5,000.00 and according to my Insurance Company and the pictures he saw of his vehicle it is going to exceed $5,000.00 which I know I will be responsible for. How will they get the rest of the... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2019
There is no wage garnishment in Pennsylvania for this type of thing. Your insurance company should try to settle the entire case for the limits of your coverage in order to protect you. If they can't, they owe you a duty of defense and would have to hire a lawyer to defend you. The lawyer... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2019
No--the responsibility is on the driver. However, if you were injured in the crash you would want to report the incident, and would have a claim for your injuries and medical bills in excess of your other coverage. For medical bills resulting from the crash, you have to first initiate a claim with... View More
A car came in my lane and i swerved to avoid the collision. Now i got sited for the violation
answered on Dec 4, 2019
Plead not guilty. You were faced with a sudden emergency, had no choice.
You wren't really choosing to drive over the divided--you were forced to.
I was involved in a car swipe accident. This is my first ever car accident involving a vehicle. The driver that hit my car works for Amazon as a delivery driver. They have tons of vans in my area.
So ever since the car accident, I am now having problems emotionally when I am driving near... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2019
If your doctor recommends PTS therapy, the doctor visit and therapy would be covered under 1st party benefits.
if you had any physical injuries--stiffness, pain, etc--tell your doctor so it's on the record.
You have a claim you can make but first get the medical rolling.... View More
I had my vehicle inspected and days later my brakes gave out and the emergency brakes did not work either. This resulted in my spouse crashing the vehicle and sustaining some serious injuries.
answered on Nov 27, 2019
It very well could be. However, you would need an independent expert to offer an opinion that these conditions existed at the time of the inspection, were within the scope of work undertaken by the initial inspector, and ought to have been discovered.
The kids on board and on the street said she backed up down the narrow street and they warned her and she still kept goin and side swiped the whole car totally it. Now I’m stuck paying the difference in the totaled worth and my loan. Shouldn’t their insurance pay something?
answered on Nov 26, 2019
Any vehicle insurance--school bus or otherwise--has the obligation to pay for the market value of your car. If that is less than the loan balance, that is not their issue. So yes, through no fault of your own you can end up owning money on a set of wheels you no longer own!
You can check... View More
I was not notified when my car was towed away. The cop who found my stolen car got it towed and did not notify me. It has been a month i had to find the tow company myself 36 days later they are charging me 1100 dollars in fees.
answered on Oct 22, 2019
This is a major problem. Contact your legislator, AAA, others --the law has to be changed. The question is what the towing company is charging. I don't have a clear, clean answer for this. However, if the person was found and is charged with the crime you may have access via the crime... View More
I'm aware he operates it. I do not have any access to the title the vehicle or my plate. The registration is expired.
answered on Oct 22, 2019
You didn't say why he has the plate. Did you make a copy of everything? Contact PennDot and see what they say. You need to ask them to cancel the registration.
He doesn't have to notarize himself if you give him the car and sign it over and he accepts. However you need to... View More
The at fault insurance company values my car at over $2,400, and the cost of repairs is just below their 80% threshold policy, but they refuse to pay for the damages and are trying to total my car. The Kelley Blue Book value ranges anywhere between $3,000 and $4,500, and their appraisal for the... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2019
It is their option. If you were hurt in the wreck you have a claim. Feel free to call me. Problem is they don't have to fix it. You can't go by Kelly Blue book but ask for the "valuation sheet." That says how they got to the price.
I'm worried they will value my car less than its worth.
answered on Sep 11, 2019
They have to pay the damages. Give a copy of their appraisal to the person you want to have fix your car. They can usually argue it out.
I live in Pennsylvania and I’m wanting to get my learners permit, I’m 18 by the way. I’ve searched on the internet dozens of times for an answer to this question, but haven't found anything that relates to what I’m asking. So can you drive alone without supervision from anyone with a... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2019
It's called a learners permit not a license and that means that you must have someone over 21 who has a current license sit in the front passenger seat at all times while you are driving (over 18 if they are a spouse or--makes no sense--a parent.)
There was a second citation for operating a vehicle without required financial responsibility. She got the papers out of the glove compartment and asked the officer what he needed. She stated he took one paper and returned it. He said noting regarding the insurance card. (Which was in the glove... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2019
try the officer (politely -- he may not have returned the call because he was very busy) if that doesn't work plead not guilty.
As to the car crash, I hope she's OK but if she needs to see a doctor the medical under the car insurance will cover her. As she is at fault making a... View More
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