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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: In a traffic accident but the cop did not issue ticket, but said I was distracted on report. Do I get points on license?
Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Nov 20, 2017

If you didn't get a ticket you should not get any points. But if you had an "at fault" accident your insurance company may raise rates or could cancel your insurance. I am not saying they will - it is a possibility. Also, make sure you turn in the form to the state showing proof... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets, Workers' Compensation and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: My license was revoked due to an insurance claim. I wasn't informed of a court date for it or anything.

This is also a worker's comp case. Shouldn't my previous employer's insurance cover it since the accident happened in a work vehicle? Also, I don't recall ever giving a police statement and I never received a copy of the accident report. Also, I had some open fractures to my... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Nov 19, 2017

I agree with you based upon the facts you have given. After an accident you have to submit a proof of financial responsibility form with the state indicating you had coverage. I am hoping this is as simple as submitting proof to the state. But you have several issues going on. You may have a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: I was hit by an uninsured motorist and hospitalized. Do I need a PI atty for a UIM claim, or should I do it myself?

The motorist turned into me (she said she had a green turn signal) while I had a green light to go straight through the intersection. There are no witnesses and the police report reflects both of our accounts of what happened (she was cited for no license or insurance but no fault was placed for... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Nov 16, 2017

You should talk to an attorney. There are several issues that make your case more complicated. 1. It is a uninsured motorist claim. 2. It sounds like there may be some contest as to liability by the defendant and the uninsured motorist carrier. 3. You mention you had significant injuries. There... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: I was hit by a car that was rear ended. Who is responsible for my damages?

I only have liability. Insurance of the Car that hit me is denying liability. Car that rear ended it has no insurance. I was waiting to turn out of parking lot. Car that was turning into parking lot was rear ended and pushed I to me.

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Nov 7, 2017

You may only have liability insurance, but did you elect not to have uninsured motorist coverage? Check the declarations page on your policy. If you have "UM" coverage this would act to provide coverage on your behalf for the third car.

As I understand it the issue is who is at...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: Cited for striking fixed objects (code:40-6-272) in ATL. A lawyer said it's a mischarge as I did not leave the scene.

I did not leave the scene. I pulled over immediately and called the police to fill out an accident report. Is this lawyer friend correct that I was mischarged. I'd just like a second opinion.

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Oct 20, 2017

Ga.Stat. provides

The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a fixture legally upon or adjacent to a highway shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of such property of such fact and of his name and address and of...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: Car was in an accident now the person at faults insurance company refuses to fix damages. What do I do?

I got into an accident no fault of mine. The other persons insurance company looked at my car and is now refusing to pay to have it fixed, or totaled whichever needs to happen. They said due to previous damage, that I was unaware of because when I financed the car, I was given a clean Carfax,... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Oct 19, 2017

You may have to bring a lawsuit against them to make the insurer pay for the damage. You can turn the claim in to your insurer to have the car repaired and your insurer may pursue the other company as well as your deductible.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: Liability involving a borrowed car

My son borrowed a friends truck. He was involved in a minor fender bender that was his fault. Both vehicles have damage and no injuries. What is his liability exposure ?

Thomas Walter Tucker
Thomas Walter Tucker
answered on Oct 13, 2017

If your son had the friend's permission to drive the truck and the friend had auto insurance, the friend's insurance will likely cover the repair costs after the deductible. If the friend did not have auto insurance and your son does, your son's insurance will likely cover the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Employment Law for Tennessee on
Q: I am a self employed person and got into an accident, my fault, but my bosses want me to reimburse them for the damages

Are my bosses allowed to make me reimburse them for the towing fees, and their deductible for the accident also if I don't they will hold my paychecks. I am no longer working for them

Also they constantly blamed me for their bank accounts getting frozen when I went to go deposit my... View More

Thomas Walter Tucker
Thomas Walter Tucker
answered on Oct 9, 2017

Not sure how you are self employed and have bosses at the same time. Regardless, it likely depends on the business arrangement/contract you had with your bosses, which was hopefully in writing. Generally, if you agreed to be responsible for the vehicle, you are likely responsible.

T.C.A....
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: How to sue my ex girlfriend for damages to another car in an accident, stealing and totally my car, the person suing me

I was in the hospital at the time of the accident and she found and stole my spare key to my car and ending up totaling it

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 9, 2017

If you had insurance that should cover the suit. Even if they say they aren't covering the event,you are being sued and they should cover you, and get you an attorney. That's what you pay insurance for. They will go after your girlfriend.You can also sue her for the loss of your car but... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: my brakes gave out and I hit a guard rail. Wasn't speeding and no other cars involved. Got ticketed for Due Care?

I totaled my car on a highway going the speed limit. I went in for a turn onto an on-ramp but my brakes gave out. No way of knowing it would happen. I maintained as much control as possible and even purposefully avoided a car, and then straight into the guard rail.

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Sep 21, 2017

I am sorry for your accident and I hope you are okay. If your brakes failed and you had an accident most judges would take that in to consideration and likely dismiss your ticket. You will likely need some sort of proof from a car mechanic that says he/she examined your car and there was... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: I've had my car for 5 months. I just last month, wrecked and flipped my car, but just now receiving a recall. Help?

I've had my car for 5 months, and I just wrecked last month.

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Sep 21, 2017

I am not sure what your issue is. Is your issue that you believe the wreck resulted from a defect in the vehicle that is the subject of the recall? Or is your issue how do you handle the recall in light of the ongoing repairs of your car? It just isn't clear to me. I don't want to go... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: A friend of my wife's borrowed my wife's car (its in her name only) and caused a wreck. Can I be sued?

I live in Tennessee....A friend borrowed my car and caused a wreck. Can I be sued?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 31, 2017

First if you had insurance, you make copies of what you got served, you fax a copy to the adjuster who is handling your wife's case, you send hard copy certified return receipt. At the top of each page you right "insured: _______________" and your wife's name, you put the claim... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Consumer Law for Tennessee on
Q: We took our car in for a recall on the sunroof that blew off and they trying to keep the car for bill of 180.00

Do they have the rt to keep our car .we took it in to be fixed for recall .the shop were we was told to take it looked at it and said 1 to 2 hrs it be ready never once said it would be extra or contact us telling us that we are going to be charged extra .now there refusing to give back the car till... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Aug 30, 2017

There sounds like there may be more to this. If you took a car in for "recall" work to a dealership authorized to do a noticed recall the notice you received should outline the terms of the recall. Generally this would be without charge. From what you are describing the dealership is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: Car got hit in parking lot in Tennessee and all I have is libilaity and uninsured motorist. Car left scene

I have libiality insurance and uninsured motorist. Will my car be covered?

William C. Head
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answered on Aug 30, 2017

Be certain to be 100% honest about the crash. The insurance company gas accident investigators that are skilled at forensic accident reconstruction.

Call this personal injury attorney. Tell him that William Head, from Atlanta, referred you.

865-540-8300

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: I was involved in a car accident where it eas my fault and I didn't have auto insurance at the time. What happens?

I have insurance now and I know it's my fault. What is going to happen at court?

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Aug 23, 2017

There is not enough information to fully answer. Assuming a party is at fault and has been sued the other side will seek to get a judgment for any damages from the accident. If a judgment is obtained the plaintiff will take efforts to collect. Insurance obtained after the accident is good for... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: Other party's insurance is charging me without receipts and threatening to have my license revoked for property damage?

My unregistered and uninsured car that I was working on at a shop rolled into another person's car. It was not being driven or on the road, just going through a full rebuild process. A police report was filed stating that the damage was property damage and not a moving violation, as both cars... View More

William C. Head
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answered on Aug 22, 2017

You need to hire a TN lawyer. This is a legal mess that someone has to clean up. You have no ability to blunder further, into this abyss. The insurance company and its lawyers will run right over you

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: If an adult gives a teenager alcohol and the teenager leaves and gets in a wreck is the adult at fault?
William C. Head
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answered on Aug 8, 2017

Very likely, yes. Regardless of whether you are asking about the criminal aspect, or civil (to sue), do not talk about the case to anyone except a lawyer

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: I entered the the parking lot at a store. As I was pulling in a man quickly backed up striking my car his insurance

He has Allstate and the agent took my statement and told me it would be about a week to investigate. The man apologized and admitted fault. No police were called bc we were on Dollar General's parking lot. It's Friday now and this happened on Sunday and agent won't return my calls. I... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Aug 5, 2017

You will need to hire an attorney and likely file a lawsuit. Make sure to take care of your medical needs. And if your car is in storage get it out. The storage lot will charge daily. Take pictures of your damage. Turn this into your carrier to get your car repaired. If Allstate has not looked at... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Insurance Bad Faith and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: I was involved in an accident with a motorcyclist. My insurance company left me under-insured though they knew about my

assets because they were covering them. Can I sue my insurance company to pay what I've been sued for? To add insult to injury, they provided me with a lawyer who did not defend me and was responsible for browbeating me into signing away all I have.(my home) in a mediation. I'm 85... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Jul 28, 2017

You should make an appointment and see a lawyer. There are a lot of details that would have to be discussed before an answer could be given. Tennessee has a short statute of limitations - so don't wait. Most lawyers will do an initial consultation for free.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and DUI / DWI for Tennessee on
Q: is it possible to get a vehicle back cause the police officer was wrong about why the vehicle was seized?

my vehicle was seized cause of a dui I got in February of 2017. and the police officer said my car was being seized cause he said my drivers license was revoked cause of a dui I got in February of 2017 and it wasn't revoked cause of the dui. it was revoked cause a car wreck I got back in 2007.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 6, 2017

It was revoked. If you hadn't had it reinstated it remained revoked. Now can they seize it? You need to speak with an attorney who handles traffic issues.

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