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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Wrongful Death for Pennsylvania on
Q: death due to negligence

My mom passed away from a car accident while on her way to a job interview with amazon. They cancelled the interview but failed to inform her. She would have never been in the car if they would have called. Should they be held responsible?

Elizabeth Tarasi
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answered on Feb 6, 2019

The car accident was the cause of her untimely death not the fact that she was in the car going to an interview.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: My parents live with me. They allow my nephen who has no liscensce to drive their car. Can i be held accountable.

I know that they run many risk in doing so and have tried to talk them out of doing this. I am just concerned that since they live with me and have nothing but their car in their name that if there was an accident and heaven forbid someone was injured, could legal action be taken against me since... View More

Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
answered on Jan 31, 2019

I do not think so.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: MVA in PA after sunset on PA Hwy. Oncoming motorist had no headlights on collided with left turning vehicle. Caselaw?

I am curious if there is any PA case law on point with the above facts.

Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
answered on Dec 16, 2018

If you're asking for a Pennsylvania attorney to do free legal research for your case, good luck with that.

What you ought to do is contact a Pennsylvania attorney and arrange for a consultation. Many attorneys *do* offer free consultations, but at least go through the proper...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: I got in a wreck and I was at fault both cars are totaled what happens if insurance doesn't cover it?

I accidentally pulled out in front of someone and both cars are totaled. I personally am not on the insurance but the vehicle is insured. The vehicle is in my dads name

Mark Scoblionko
Mark Scoblionko
answered on Nov 23, 2018

If you were a properly authorized driver for a car you did not own, the insurance should follow the car and pay the other person’s damages, irrespective of whether you were or were not a named insured. If the owner has collision coverage, that should cover the owner’s damages. If not, that is... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: Wife and Daughter hit head on with serious injuries. Will the guy who crossed the yellow line be criminally liable?

All he got were 4 violations, the worst of which was Careless Driving. He has a prior DUI from 2013, but police said there was no indication of that this time. There was no blood drawn. These violations were entered in county court on November 2nd 2018 and I believe he has 10 days to make a... View More

Elizabeth Tarasi
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answered on Nov 13, 2018

I will be happy to represent you and your family in the civil case. In working on the civil case I will push what can be pushed in the criminal case. My office number is 412-391-7135. Web site www.tarasilaw.com

Email emt@tarasilaw.com

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Pennsylvania on
Q: RENTAL REINBURSEMENT

MY RENTAL REINBURSEMENT FROM GEICO IS 1,700 MY CAR WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOST AND THEY ONLY PAID 400 FOR MY RENTAL FEES DO I AM STILL USING A RENTAL TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO MY POLICY BEING CANCELED I WANTED TO KNOW IS GEICO STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR THE EXTRA TWO WEEKS OF MY RENTAL BECAUSE I AM... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Nov 3, 2018

Your car rental under your policy is only for the period when they have not paid you. It ends at that period. If you have 1700 in coverage, they will pay whatever your max is per day toward your bill.

By the way, responsibility under an auto policy continues from the time of the wreck. For...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: My son was 17 got a old truck an was in a wreck his fault lady was hurt I have insurance can I be sued over my policy

The truck was in both are names an the insurance is in my name

Mark Scoblionko
Mark Scoblionko
answered on Nov 2, 2018

If the truck was in your son’s name and he was a licensed driver, I would not expect you, as a parent, to be named in any suit or to have liability potential.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Small Claims for Pennsylvania on
Q: If a person in pa was not authorized to drive a motor vehicle and was involved in a car accident does my ins pay out?

Does my insurance pay for the party who is not at fault vehicle damages?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 11, 2018

If that person was at fault? Or not? You aren't being clear.

If your vehicle was at fault, then your vehicle's insurance will pay for the driver's mistake. If the person was not authorized to drive that vehicle, the insurance may either a) not pay or b)pay under a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was in a car accident and saw an attorney for damages. I did not submit my interrogatories because I did not want to

continue with the case. I have now been asked to appear in court for not filling out the interrogatories. What can I do? Thank you.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 11, 2018

You need to authorize your attorney to withdraw. However as to your question you need to speak with the attorney, and if necessary go to court.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was driving a friends car and got into an accident - are they exposed to get sued if they own the car?
Elizabeth Tarasi
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answered on Sep 21, 2018

They could be depending on the facts. Their insurance company should pick up the claim.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is it worth it to fight a citation for failure to yield at a yield sign?

I was recently in a car accident where I was charged with failure to yield at a yield sign. I was in the right land did have a stop sign, which I was completely stopped at and I had my turn signal on to go left. I was absolutely certain that I had clearance to turn (and I told the police officer... View More

Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
answered on Sep 18, 2018

I think so. Usually if you do fight it, either the officer or the magisterial district judge will voluntarily reduce the charge to something that carries no points -- and that's a good thing. Just let them know that is what your goal is: no points.

You'll probably have to pay...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was involved in a car accident where I was hit and it is not completely clear who is at fault. Scam?

The other driver is now harassing me and demanding I give her money out of my own pocket to pay for the damage done to her car. I provided her with the proper insurance information and she has yet to contact them and submit a claim. She also hasn’t given me any of her insurance info and I’m the... View More

Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
answered on Sep 15, 2018

Anyone can sue anyone for anything, so you just can't worry about that. If it's to be, cross that bridge if and when you ever get to it.

As for the other driver's demand for cash from you, you certainly don't have to give her anything. You can send her a certified...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: My mom is 89. Parking at my work-she hit a building and my car, and left. She reported this next day. Is that hit & run?

My mom panicked b/c she'd had a recent accident.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 11, 2018

Technically depends on the damage. She should report it to her insurance, building owner only care's about getting things fixed, you only care about your mother's well being, so all should be well.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: My parked car was hit by a drunk driver and it was deemed total and will only pay off my loan. Can i recover lost wages?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 25, 2018

You can only recover wages if the crash physically injured you such that you could not work. You are allowed a few days of car rental to purchase a car. The law unfortunately doesn't cover the situation where you have a loan on the vehicle that's big enough so that you can't turn... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Pennsylvania on
Q: My tire blew and hit guard rail, police showed while waiting for a tow. No ticket/warning.

I was visiting PA from VA. It was snowing and my tire blew and I hit a guard rail. While waiting on a tow truck the police showed up. No ticket or warning was issued at that time. My car was towed from the scene and I spent the night in a hotel. I moved out of VA immediately after this incident and... View More

Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
answered on Aug 20, 2018

Under Pennsylvania law, the police normally have 30 days in which to issue a traffic citation -- but they have up to one year to issue a citation concerning any accident which involves bodily injury or death. So, if you weren't hurt, then the cops have 30 days to issue the citation; if you... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: If I buy back my totaled car from my insurance company. How does the DMV know that my car was totaled. Is it possible

Is it possible to use my car with my original title and not apply for a salvage title without the DMV being any wiser. Thanks.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 17, 2018

No insurance will pay you without getting your title changed. That's the law. To prevent people passing off totaled vehicles as not having been in a wreck.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: I had my children out of wedlock fathers is on the birth certificate and also singed the. Paternity. Does he have rig

He also hasn’t been in their lives for over 5 years, the last time he asked to see them was August 1 2014 or 2015, he doesn’t pay his court order support, and now after 5 years and that he’s “clean” he thinks he come right back into their lives... do I have to let him, I have a man that... View More

Kathryn Hilbush
Kathryn Hilbush
answered on Aug 11, 2018

You may have waited too long. One of the ways to demonstrate to the court that a parent's rights should be terminated is to show that, for a period of at least six months immediately preceding the filing of the petition, there was no performance of parental duties, including contacting the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: Hit and run injury - my friend didn't get the license plate, but he saw an UBER sticker on the car - can he sue UBER?
Mark Scoblionko
Mark Scoblionko
answered on Aug 3, 2018

If the injury is serious enough to warrant suit, a police accident report should be promptly filed. That will enable your friend to make a claim for uninsured motorist benefits under his auto policy, if he has that coverage. He might also be able to assert claims under the auto policies for any... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was in a car accident several months ago and my car was totaled. I thought I had full coverage on my car

I was in a car accident several months ago and my car was totaled. I thought I had full coverage on my car but it was actually full tort the car dealership thought I had full coverage on my car as well now they are threatening to take me to court for the remaining balance on the car. The law states... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 1, 2018

I'm assuming it's their car. Assuming you have insurance, make a claim under the liability part of your policy--that's what it's there for. May be an exception if it is deemed a loaner.

However their insurance should cover them for the damages

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was in a car accident about 15 months ago . I was a passenger. The driver was found responsible for the accident.

The only injuries I had where whip lash and minor back problems went to therapy about 10-13 times what type of settlement am I looking at ?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 18, 2018

Depends what the medical records say, depends on if you are full or limited tort, depends how much you have said to the insurance company. So far you've done an excellent job of minimizing your injuries. If you have any further problems I suggest you go back to your doctor to be checked out.

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