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I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. I was in a company owned vehicle and was on company time. I was at a stop in a left turning lane with my blinker activated. A car rear-ended me resulting in me also rear-ending the vehicle in front of me. Authorities came to the scene, a report was made,... View More 
answered on May 30, 2024
It would be best for an Alabama attorney to advise you, as your matter involves state-specific vehicle and traffic laws. However, in virtually all jurisdictions, the middle car (your car) in a setting such as this is usually not liable. It's not your fault that someone hit you. It's no... View More
I got an independent mechanic to do a transmission swap on my car. I payed him to swap the transmission and to program the new one. The transmission was bad and I have asked the mechanic to send me proof of programming so I can get a warranty transmission sent out. The mechanic agreed to send me... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
In your situation, considering legal action against the independent mechanic may be an option. Initially, you should review the agreement or contract you had with the mechanic, focusing on the terms related to the transmission swap and programming. This will help determine whether there has been a... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2023
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with an attorney for your best options, check the account statements closely. Good luck
Insurance company labeled it as salvage title what do I do
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answered on Aug 31, 2023
Discovering that the abandoned vehicle you repaired was stolen and carries a salvage title requires immediate action. Firstly, report the situation to local law enforcement, providing them with all relevant details about the vehicle's history and your repairs. Cooperate fully with their... View More
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answered on Aug 24, 2023
When Tower Loan files a default judgment against you in Alabama, it means that they are seeking a legal decision in their favor because you failed to respond to a lawsuit or take appropriate legal action within the required time frame. This typically happens when you are sued for a debt and you do... View More
He did not serve me properly. He filed in the wrong court. Yet the judge took it anyways. What do I do now? This shouldn't of been in Civil court at all. The judge in the appeal court never heard any of my testimony. Nor looked at any of my documents. I'm not sure if my attorney even... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2023
If you are currently represented by your original lawyer, you must seek advice from that person. There may be answers in response to your concerns and an appropriate course of action. If you seek new counsel, much more information is necessary. A new lawyer will need to review all documents and... View More
I bought a used car from a private owner who lives in Georgia (we live in Alabama). He sold it to us for $5200 but ended up giving us $400 back the day of the sale because he forgot to tell us that the title was in the hands of a used car dealer instead of him & that I’d have to pay the fees.... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2023
Hello. Thank you for your question. It sounds like you purchased the car in Georgia. Because purchase was in Georgia, Georgia state law would control the remedies available to you. If you had purchased in Alabama, Alabama is a "buyer beware" state. Meaning, as is purchases are final once... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Yes, you can sue almost anyone by simply filing a complaint and paying the filing fees. The question is whether you can win and what you might recover. Basically, does the potential reward outweigh time and expense. More details are necessary for such... View More
Someone who doesn’t like me comes by my house regularly and blows train horns that he has hooked up to his truck and recently spooked my horse. My horse ran into the side of our barn due to this. We’ve reported him to the police for running me off the road and harassment but they say there is... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2022
You can look into if your city or county has a local noise ordinance, but if the police refuse to enforce it that may be a problem. You may want to call the city attorney or district attorney to discuss the matter.
The driver had already tried to pass once and backed out because the road was that bad and then a mile or 2 later tried again. As he passed the wave of slush and ice caused me and the car in front to have to completely stop because we couldn't see and my driver side window got busted. I... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2021
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter in many jurisdictions, you probably would. Check with the Small Claims Court, either through its online resources or contacting an administrative person at the courthouse as to the types of cases... View More
I am trying to sell my home and my title came back that there is a judgment against me that was filed a year ago. I have never been contacted about this and I have always paid my bills in full, on time. How can they do this without notifying me and how do I fight back? How do I find out who is... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2020
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general matter, depending on state codes of civil procedure for service of process, one possibility is that the creditor could have told the court that they satisfied requirements for proper service and was... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2020
The age of majority in Alabama is 19, so technically she can. And.. if she pays for the phone, then she can look at it.
He is saying the bill of sale means nothing . I paid 1300 cash for truck 500 debt to creditors for title now he saying I owed him 2000 more and he going to go get truck
answered on Oct 18, 2020
The bill of sale does mean something. If you paid him 1800 and have a bill of sale and he refuses to give you the truck you can have him arrested for theft by deception 1st degree, in addition to suing him civilly. Good luck!
answered on Aug 4, 2020
If you weren’t married then it belongs to his estate. Did y’all have any children? If yes, then they are entitled to it. If not, then his parents are entitled to it. If no parents, then siblings. You have no rights, unless you can prove you paid for it.
Materials because it was not completed on the original date . The original date changed because of weather related situation . Does the contractor owe me the money back for materials
answered on Apr 14, 2020
Yes he owes you for the materials if he never completed the job. You will have to sue to get it back but you can also get attorneys fees and court costs.
answered on Apr 13, 2020
Whatever your lease says determines when it is returned. In your case it would be the 45 days because that’s what you and the landlord agreed upon when you both signed the lease agreement.
answered on Apr 9, 2020
check if you signed anything that would allow them to do that.
the application may have included an authorization to do that.
Can he put the house in his name
answered on Nov 25, 2019
That depends on a lot of different facts. Did your grandmother leave a Will? Is your father her only heir? I strongly recommend that you seek the advice of an experienced attorney.
Took my vehicle to a body shop to help color changed on rally stripe down the center blackout on rims and some minor bodTook my vehicle to a body shop to help color changed on rally stripe down the center blackout on rims and some minor body work dropped off March 30th the it was still at shop over... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2019
Just about any attorney could write the letter you describe. I don't know what kind of working relationship you have with the shop, but it's possible that it could be more practical to simply contact them yourself in a less confrontational manner and ask them what is causing the delay and... View More
His mechanic tells the "reason" for the car catching on fire. However, my friend says if I had not been driving it, and it was sitting in his yard, it would not have caught on fire. Am "I" liable?
answered on Jul 11, 2018
Only if your negligence or wanton conduct caused the damage. We you using the car with his permission?
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