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I was the rear most vehicle in a 3 car collision. The vehicle had merged in front of me and I had little to no time to slow and make space between us before the front car brakes suddenly. I was unable to stop before colliding with the vehicle in front of me.
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answered on Nov 27, 2019
Absolutely. Following Too Close, Failure to Exercise Due Care, Failure to Yield, are some of the possible Rule of
the Road Violations. If found guilty, then you are per se negligent and possibly liable for the other drivers' damages.
Need assistance with 2 cases that are currently being managed by other lawyers but the language barrier and costs are making it impossible to move forward.
answered on Nov 20, 2019
Try contacting the Tennessee Bar Association. They have resources for finding lawyers. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
My daughter stole my car when I was out of town she in fact found my spare key and took my car and wrecked it then she left the scene of an accident I am having a hard time with my insurance as I have stated before she did not have permission and in fact stole my car is there anyone that will take... View More 
answered on Nov 14, 2019
It's up to you, but you could contact an attorney and discuss the matter. Keep in mind that any decisions you make out of anger could haunt your daughter for the rest of her life. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 11, 2019
The "rules of the road" - the statutes relating to driving on highways are not applicable to an accident off of a highway- for example in a parking lot. But the directional arrow would be proof of a driver going the wrong way and could be considered for determining fault.
It is an aggregate driveway, scratches a few cenminters deep, we have one quote. Insurance says they don't replace cosmetic. Offered $500, our quote is for $3,000.
answered on Oct 31, 2019
If you are referring to your insurance coverage you may be right. You can check your policy. But have you made a claim against the delivery company. If they were negligent, and you didn't sign a release, then the delivery company may be responsible and their liability is not limited... View More
My husband wrecked his company vehicle into a tree after swerving when a deer jumped out in from on him on the mountain we live on. He contacted his boss and they told him they would take care of it not to contact police just to have it towed. No one else was involved. My husband did what his boss... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2019
I am wondering what statute the police are asking him to "turn himself in" under. If there was no damage done to the tree or property then I am not sure that a state statute would be involved. Pull up TCA 55-10-101, 102, 103 and 105. It is not likely that his license would be... View More
development projects that add even more traffic to the same street without any improvements and traffic accidents increase as a result of overly congested streets, could the city be held liable for injuries and damage to vehicles since they knew the street was over capacity but continued to... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2019
You raise an interesting point, and in a textbook-type analysis, your argument would be strong. But in reality, this takes everywhere, and most courts would not be likely to consider such arguments. Most courts would limit their analysis to the immediate parties at hand. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I was in an accident in Morristown TN and received a due care ticket. A car was behind my trailer and I could not see him in my mirrors when I backed up. If I can prove the vehicle has been repaired and the police officer and other party do not contest, will a judge dismiss the ticket as long as... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2019
If you or your insurance paid for the other vehicle's repairs, then get a paid in full receipt from them. At Court this will help getting the Failure To Exercise Due Care Citation dismissed. More than likely noone opposing you will show up at Court. Even if they do, be respectful to the... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2019
A Tennessee attorney could answer you best, but your question remains open for a week. If you were not hurt, you do not receive money. That's the simple answer. If you were not hurt but were driving your vehicle, and the other vehicle was liable, you could have the right to bring a claim for... View More
I am unfamiliar with the traffic laws of TN and have never been to court before. It was for running a stop sign. I am not being sued and neither car was totaled. Please let me know if it is required to have a lawyer. If not, why would I need to get one if it is not required for me to have one... View More
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answered on Sep 30, 2019
Being liable for tort damages is one thing. But the amount of damages is another. If you were sued then hire a competent attorney to represent you, to at least lessen the amount of damages. That judgment might follow you to Georgia.
Claim 2 would have required repairing the damage again had they paid the first claim. The car was safely and legally drivable despite body damage. I'm in Nashville.
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answered on Sep 30, 2019
Insurance companies refuse coverage like that all the time. Your only recourse is to sue for breach of the insurance contract. It may or may not be worth your while to hire a competent attorney.
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answered on Sep 10, 2019
If the car had insurance then the claim can be turned into the owner's insurance company. Also make sure your company is aware of the loss. If you have insurance the claim can either be handled under your uninsured/ underinsured motorist coverage- or if you have full coverage then your... View More
Will I get in trouble for recanting what I said about not knowing who was driving and finally admitting who the driver was?
answered on Jul 28, 2019
If you know the person that stole the car but you gave them permission to take it potentially you can get in trouble. But if you knew them and didn’t give permission to take the car then no.
I didn’t have insurance during the accident and the other insurance company called and said they will not be covering my bills. What do I need to do about this, is there anything I can do?
answered on Jul 25, 2019
The other driver's insurance is not required to advance or pay your medical bills at this point. Some adjustors will as a courtesy- but again not required to and often times not done- so don't take that as a reflection that the insurer is denying fault or that the insurer is taking some... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2019
You should have a written contract with your lawyer that spells out fees. Either look at the contract or ask the lawyer for a breakdown of fees and expenses and a copy of the contract.
Got rear ended but I figured everything was ok and I told the other driver I didn’t want to file a report. But they offered to fix scratches out of pocket. I didn’t take pictures or file a report but now I would rather go through her insurance. I have her name and number that’s it. Can I... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2019
You can. Hopefully you have the person's name and contact information. If they don't return your call and you don't have their insurance information you should send them a letter asking for them to contact you. If that doesn't work there are some other steps. But let's... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2019
Better but the problem is it won't cover you for the damage to the other vehicle. If there was no damage to someone else not a problem. If you were hurt and it's not your fault, contact a member of the Tenn. Assn for Justice in the county where it happened--they give free consults.
Dodged a deer, got stuck in ditch. Didn't call the police. No one was hurt, truck not damaged. No property damage. Stayed 3 hrs trying to get several ppl to pull it out, but no one could. A neighbor said that in the morning her husband coukd pull it out with a tractor. So we all went home. The... View More
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answered on Jul 1, 2019
You probably committed the charged offense. But a General Sessions Judge might Dismiss it. But you will still have to pay for the impoundment fee and maybe other costs. If he finds you guilty, it should not affect your License, and if it does, demand a DOS Hearing.
I were ten months from purchasing the vehicle....
answered on Jun 27, 2019
If I am understanding you correctly, your car was totaled in an accident. Your car was financed and you are wondering if after the accident you continue to be responsible for the payments for the vehicle.
You would still be responsible under your contract for purchase. Whoever is... View More
Nafa all I want is my 2003 Acura put back the way it was. Geico is claiming a total loss because it needs a rear quarter panel. Based on the condition of the vehicle prior to this accident it was valued at $5K.
answered on Jun 15, 2019
It's their choice to give you either the total loss value or cost of fixing. If you say it's valued at 5k then your argument is that their total loss value is incorrect. If you were hurt I suggest you contact a member of the Tenn. Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
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