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At-fault party's insurance is State Farm who I have been fighting with over valuation (they decided that her car should be totaled). They are way off of what local comp value is locally. I asked for additional compensation for loss of use and economic damages, but they blew me off and... View More 
answered on Oct 10, 2024
There's nothing wrong with you contacting the direct party, but I'm not sure it will be worth your time. Most people are just going to defer to their insurance, and I doubt the adjuster is offering anywhere close to their policy limit, so it's just going to circle back to the... View More
No police report filed. No damage to my car. Gentleman claims I injured him by striking his door and it hitting his back. Now he has pain and suffering and lost wages.
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answered on May 17, 2024
If you have insurance, notify them today of the wreck and claim. If no insurance, expect to lose your TNDL, and hire an attorney to represent you. When served, you might also file a Notice of Exempt Property if you are not rich, which should curtail the plaintiff's enthusiasm. An Answer... View More
No police report filed. No damage to my car. Gentleman claims I injured him by striking his door and it hitting his back. Now he has pain and suffering and lost wages.
answered on Jun 2, 2024
If it's still available (difficult to say after three weeks - the time of your original post), you could try to obtain and review video surveillance footage (or your insurance carrier could), if you are confident that you did not hit the door of the other vehicle. As my colleague mentions,... View More
Someone drove their car into our building and it took out our HVAC unit/ductwork and damaged the metal building wall through to the inside. The insurance company refuses to pay the full amount - they approved the estimate we sent but insist on depreciating the value of the 5 year old unit which... View More
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answered on May 17, 2024
Hire an attorney file suit against all liable parties, such as driver, car owner, lessor, etc. If under $ 25K in damages, I would sue in Sessions to get to Court faster and cheaper. But you will probably have to try it twice that way. Owner may be judgment proof, so expect to recover from... View More
Someone drove their car into our building and it took out our HVAC unit/ductwork and damaged the metal building wall through to the inside. The insurance company refuses to pay the full amount - they approved the estimate we sent but insist on depreciating the value of the 5 year old unit which... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2024
Unfortunately, the depreciation issue you mention does confront claimants in property losses such as yours, depending on the carrier and their philosophy toward customer service. My colleague raises a good point - explore the liability of all parties involved. Also review your policy. While the... View More
On Aug 8, 2022, my then 18-year-old son, hit a 2014 F150 while backing out of a Texas Roadhouse parking lot resulting in a small scratch/dent in the right rear along with a broken tail light. We offered to pay for it out of pocket however, the insured would not return calls and we later received a... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2024
In this situation, you have a few options to consider:
1. Review the initial claim documentation: Carefully review the original estimate, payment receipt, and the letter from the subrogation company stating that the claim was resolved and their file closed. Check if there was any mention of... View More
I have a copy of the police report that states I did have insurance at the time of the accident.
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
Police Report is inadmissible heresay. Get a written declaration sheet from 2012 that you had insurance from the carrier by a policy number. Then start sharing a copy of it with the DOS's Financial Responsibility Section. If you got sued, then notify the insurance company to defend you... View More
I was driving straight on the right-hand side of the road, and the other individual in the Silverado exited a parking lot and made a left turn, resulting in a collision with the right-hand side of my car.
Both parties involved then got out of their cars and documented the incident by taking... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2024
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One way would be to continue to negotiate or consider suit. Another would be to accept the offer if litigating the remaining 20% is not a cost-effective route. The best way? That would be an individual decision. Good... View More
My daughter was in an accident. The car and insurance was in my name at the time of the accident. The amount of the claim is $19,500 for hospital bills. My insurance covers up to $25,000 and that is what they are asking for. I do not have any assets or extra income for them to come after. I just... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2024
You likely have a lawyer provided by your insurer if you are at this point. the lawyer should be able to advise you as to your best next step- to provide the affidavit or not- and what to include/ disclose. If you want to get a second opinion - you would probably need to show the affidavit to a... View More
My daughter was in an accident. The car and insurance was in my name at the time of the accident. The amount of the claim is $19,500 for hospital bills. My insurance covers up to $25,000 and that is what they are asking for. I do not have any assets or extra income for them to come after. I just... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2024
As my colleague advises, ask your assigned defense attorney for their input. They're going to probably tell you to consult with an outside counsel whose interests are solely yours. But that can cost money. Find out as much as you can from your defense counsel what they foresee in terms of the... View More
Because that's what happened to me... I have a warrant in Hamilton County tn for wrecking a car I never even drove. It's just getting blamed on me how can they do that if the cop didn't see anyone at the wreck? Because the driver left when they wrecked it and then blamed me.. I found... View More
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answered on Dec 13, 2024
It can happen. Hire an attorney to prepare for a Preliminary Hearing after turning you in not on the Docket.
An Alibi Witness would help.
am i responsible for the car that was in front of the lady i hit? i done paid for her car. i had no insurance at the time but i do have a vaild tn license.
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
Yes, you are liable for all damages caused by your negligence. Contact the front vehicle and settle up with a paid in full receipt. DOS may want copies of those receipts to keep your TNDL.
I have a complaint with Auto Insurance Co regarding clarifying my vehicle as Salvage title I believe they provided a LOW value to the damaged vehicle even though I test that the repairs are less than 75% value of the actual value of the vehicle. Even at their LOW valuation the repair costs are... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2024
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Your frustration is understandable - these can sometimes be tough cases, where repair estimates are in the same range as statutory thresholds for total loss declaration. One option could be to reach out to your... View More
hitting someone, so he kept going. Someone called it in, he learned what had happened and he went to court, plead guilty to driving left of center and leaving the scene, he also lost his job as he was driving a company vehicle. Now, almost 9 months later, he received a letter from the state... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
He needs to talk to DOS immediately about his MVR. There may be problems that can be paid off. An administrative hearing might help also. Hiring a lawyer quickly may help.
My lawyer actually told me when they called me on my birthday that year that I should sue them for not working my case properly
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answered on Aug 30, 2024
It sounds like the dismissal is final on appeal. SOL on attorney malpractice has also probably run.
SOLs are fact specific, so you might hire an attorney to check it out carefully.
Whiplash
Straightening of cervical lordosis
Two disc buldges, c4 and c5
Spinal canal stenosis
Fluid on shoulder
Panic disorder, PTSD from wreck
Future surgery/treatment cost , roughly $100,000.00. Current medical bills $13,000.00.
The... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2024
That is a typical response from an insurance company. You need a skilled and experienced attorney.
The value is impossible to determine from these facts alone. Assuming strong liability and other positive factors, the insurance company is not even in the ballpark.
My accident left me with back pain and i was referred to 2 doctor by my lawyers for my injections and surgery. My case is still open and i just found out that the doctors and their companies are being charged with RICO. Should I settle or still persue the case? My litigation case is being tried in... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2024
While the issues with your health care providers may affect their credibility, this can be addressed by good lawyering. This fact, alone, would not necessarily mean the case must be settled cheap.
Company Vehicle side swipe my commercial truck while I outside of truck and now it’s on my MVR affecting potential job since I have a recent accident
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
Yes.. Should have hired an attorney. You are lucky you did not lose your TNDL. You might contact the
Department of Safety, but it will probably do no good without demanding a hearing.
For him to be not a fault why would he be have a problem he had a valid policy of St up yes they signed me the judge dismissed with no cost my points are still 0 and he's in jail for second revoke also to now he has never filed any claim against my insurance or he has never reported to his... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2023
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and it looks like the accident has put you in severe hardship. There are lots of issues in your post and some are difficult to sort out. One option for you in pursuing relief here could be to arrange a free initial... View More
And didn’t make a report but now the other person made a report so I was arrested for leaving the scene of a accident
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
Hire an attorney to prepare for a Preliminary Hearing. Also you need to make a report to the DOS Financial Responsibility Section.
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