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I dropped my coworker off at her house and proceeded home as usual and this morning I get woken up by my mom saying some angry man was beating on my coworkers door claiming I hit them but I don't think I even got close to anyone yesterday and there's no damage on my truck
answered on Jun 30, 2016
Suggest that maybe someone else hit them.Maybe have someone look at your vehicle to show that there is no damage--if you need a witness for later.
Meanwhile the other party reported incident to police.Office security shared the contact details of me to the other party and later we both met and i exchanged the insurance and license information.I also informed my insurance company meanwhile and reported the incident.Police officer contacted me... View More 
answered on Jun 24, 2016
No. If anything report documents you then took care of it. If you look at the report it will usually have a box "citation issued y/n" or "citation no. " If there is no citation number entered, or if it's a "violation indicated" and you didn't get a... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2016
Depends. Property damage I believe they can. Injury, likely no--looks to me like one year but why not contact your insurance? Certainly if you/your son gets sued give the information and send a copy of anything you get to your insurance immediately.
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Turn it over to your insurance company to handle.
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answered on Jan 13, 2016
Probably depends on department policy.
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What do we do?
answered on Nov 13, 2015
Do owner of the dog may be liable. Your insurance might cover it. A local lawyer can help.
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the car still works and drives... they totaled it because its old. can i keep it and the settlement and just continue to pay my notes to the bank?
My son stopped and noticed auto #2 behind another car about 3/4 of a mile away when car number 2 passed the other car by changing lanes my son was half way into the turning lane and we believe car 2 was speeding and texting and his insurance had lapsed who is at fault here and should we hire a... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2015
Talk to a local injury lawyer about your rights and options. The consultation is free. If a claim is made against your son, he should turn it over to his insurance company.
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he is excluded on my policy. Can they do that.
answered on Jul 27, 2015
If he is excluded, it could be a problem. Talk to a local lawyer to be sure. They can review the policy and conversations with your agent.
answered on Jul 25, 2015
I don't practice in TN, but in AZ, adult children may have wrongful death claims for the negligent loss of a parent, including loss of the relationship. Talk to a local injury lawyer.
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drive. he took my vehicle and totaled it. he is in critical condition. insurance is denying the claim can they do that
answered on Jul 25, 2015
Best to consult with a personal injury lawyer in your area who can review your policy.
Tennessee has a running at large law I was driving on a remote 55mph highway neat some tucked away camp areas.
answered on Jun 18, 2015
Most likely. Just report the incident to your insurance company.
Can I file a bankruptcy claim?
answered on May 18, 2015
Yes, both the driver and owner can be held liable. You should contact a bankruptcy lawyer for a consultation.
I have been served a subpoena in which I am named as the defendant in a personal injury lawsuit resulting from an automobile accident.
answered on May 5, 2015
If you had car insurance at the time of the accident, just turn it over to your insurance company. They will provide a lawyer to defend you. You do not have to hire a lawyer. If you did not have insurance, you will need to hire a lawyer to answer the summons.
Live in Tennessee wreck happened in South Carolina
answered on Dec 23, 2013
It depends. If you are only concerned with a ticket, use an attorney in the same county as the courthouse where the ticket was issued. If you are being sued, use an attorney in the same county as the courthouse where the lawsuit was filed.
answered on Jan 29, 2013
Did you abandon the vehicle and now you want it back or are you trying to get a vehicle left on your property?
If you abandoned the vehicle you will have to pay the towing and storage fees to get it back. It might have been sold to recover those costs, in which case you are entitled to any... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2013
This is a routine part of the discovery process. Both sides are entitled to ask many questions in preparation for trial.
I immediately changed insurance companies since the one I had could not send me information on the lapse nor would they answer the phone. Thank you for your help. I do plan on telling police about the lapse and I'm certain I will be in a lot of trouble.
answered on Jan 29, 2013
If you were not at fault, you should not have to pay for anything. You should be able to collect on the damage to your car from the at-fault driver. You might have to pay for your own car if the other driver was uninsured or underinsured. The police may charge you for failing to have insurance,... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2013
It is always best to get a lawyer if you can afford one. They know the local court rules and can advise you of your best course of action while protecting you from making costly mistakes that will effect the rest of your life.
It was a head on accident
answered on Apr 29, 2012
This is a very broad question! There are so many factors that go into recovering in an accident. We need to know who was at fault, whether or not the at fault party was insured, what other assets they have to cover the damage, the extent of injuries and medical bills. Most attorneys will take... View More
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