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At the time and basically haven't recovered due to a brain injury suffered in the accident. My question is then, are there cases where lawsuits can be filed after the 1-year statute of limitations? Is anything from the car wreck considered in the judgment? Or is it an absolute that you have... View More 
answered on May 1, 2019
Unfortunately the only thing that can sometimes void it is some type of latent injury (and that may not) or fraudulent concealment to avoid service (which presumes you tried suing them). Call a lawyer or two to see--most members of the Tenn Assn for Justice give free consults.
I was told it couldnt be determine who was at fault...paperwork now show I was at fault, do I have a case against the driver who knocked me off the road
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answered on Apr 29, 2019
The Accident Report is inadmissible in evidence, but insurance companies will usually act in accordance with them. You need to photograph any evidence on th e roadway/emergency lane such as skid marks prior to them disappearing. And yes you can still sue for your property damages, but it will be... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2019
For starters look at the paperwork they gave you. Big problem is the storage charges which they can still rack up. At $30 or more a day most companies will keep the wrecks as potential money makers.
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answered on Apr 9, 2019
Usually that would be a Class C Misdemeanor. 30 Day possible Sentence.
For the accident the road was closed without sing.
What is going to happen with my driver license? I just got it less than a month.
answered on Apr 6, 2019
Depends what you were charged with. Get the police report. See if there's a video. Get photos of your car. Consider hiring an attorney who hanlde tickets if you can afford it. Respond to the summons.
Person I hit had their car insured, however I feel like they’ve been trying to bully me, and they ignored my multiple attempts to contact before this became a state matter
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answered on Apr 3, 2019
If you are sued for Tort Damages, then you need to defend yourself. Possibly hire an attorney. It sounds like the wreck was your fault, and without insurance, the Judge will probably give the Plaintiff a Judgment for money damages. If you do not appeal or pay, then either him or his Insurance... View More
Ididnt have time to register vehicle or get insurance
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answered on Apr 3, 2019
You as the operator, and your Father as the vehicle's owner, are both potential Defendants in a suit for Personal Injuries and/or Property Damages.
I backed into a car and barely hit it, there is no damage to either car.
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answered on Apr 1, 2019
There are several Rule of the Road Violations that you might be charged with, but it is very doubtful... If something happens, then hire a competent attorney to represent you. Do not ignore a Citation, Summons, Civil Warrant or Notice from the Department of Safety.
I had to use my car in an attempt to escape. Hit him with my car. His son then grabbed the bat and attempted to hit me but by pulling away he hit my car. All this happened after he rammed me with his car and fled the seen.
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answered on Apr 1, 2019
If you wish to press Criminal Charges, then call and go see the Police or Sheriff's Office. Be prepared to describe the attacker and his car.
He has no assets and on a fixed income.
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answered on Apr 1, 2019
The other car's Driver, Owner or Insurance Carrier, can all sue the other driver which caused the wreck. If your Father had Insurance then he should let them handle the Claim. If not, expect to at least have his License suspended for Lack of Financial Responsibility, and possibly other Rule... View More
I started to pull out of the Walmart parking lot when a car pulled out from a lot across the street and I had to brake. When I backed up to get out of the street, the car behind me was driving forward and my bumper tapped his. He overreacted and accused me of damaging his car that was obviously... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2019
From your facts it does appear to be your fault, that is a Rule of
The Road Violation occurred. If you plead Guilty and pay the Citation, it will appear on your MVR. You may wish to hire a lawyer to represent you, so something besides a conviction might go down. Your Insurance Company... View More
My wife was driving and had a fender bender I have 2 years ago.. I get a letter stated they were going to revoke mine and her license.. I have found an affidavit that can be filed to reinstate them if no judgment in court was made under t.c.a section 55.12.108 is this still applicable?
answered on Mar 21, 2019
likely. I am assuming you had no insurance. See if you can get the clerk to show that there is no open case or closed case with a judgment against you.
Their negligence caused damage to my car and they are refusing to pay, despite me having abundant evidence. I live in Knox County and the company is also based in Knox County, but the construction and the damage was done in Anderson county. Do I need to file suit in Knox or Anderson county?
answered on Feb 27, 2019
You can sue the Defendant either where the accident occurred or in the County where the Defendant is located.
My damage is to the right passenger side rear bumper. His damage is to the left driver side front bumper
answered on Feb 22, 2019
If the other car hit you in the rear this would tend to indicate the other driver has some fault. You have a duty to make sure before changing lanes that it can be done safely. If truly you were making a lane change and the other driver sped up then probably more the other driver's faut... View More
I was not Given a ticket
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answered on Feb 21, 2019
Hopefully either your employer or you had liability insurance. If the damaged car's owner is not paid for his damages, then either him or the police can report you to the Department of Safety for failure to abide by the Financial Responsibility Statutes, which will suspend your Driver's... View More
He was crossing the street on a marked crosswalk by riding his bike. The truck driver said he didn’t see him until he was half way thru the crosswalk and couldn’t avoid him.
answered on Jan 17, 2019
If this happened Arkansas an Arkansas lawyer should answer. Generally a bicyclist on a bike is a "vehicle" not a pedestrian and the rules would apply. Whoever has the right of way in the intersection, the other vehicles will need to yield the right of way.
My daughter was in auto accident and didn't have insurance her view was obstructed and she pulled out in front of a car. The police officer told he was not giving her a ticket for failure to yield because there is alot of accidents that happen in that location because of the view being... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
Someone can be at fault even if no one charged. She has a duty to inch out if her view is obstructed and to take an alternate route. If she has no insurance bigger problem is that her license could be suspended.
Unless there's some reason to believe the other person is at fault, the... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
generally, the law has not caught up with carfax and claims of diminution of value from the car having been in a crash. You get the book value in most cases. You can try that argument, and I'd suggest call the Insurance Commissioner but generally no.
A lawsuit was filed against me in 2008 in Sullivan county, Tn for a traffic accident in which I did not have insurance..my license was taken for non payment of lawsuit. Recently they renewed the lawsuit and have started garnishing my wages. The lawsuit is in the amount of 13,000. Can I get my... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2019
There are really too many factors to consider to respond meaningfully to this. I am assuming from your note that a judgment has been entered and based upon this judgment your wages are being garnished. I would suggest you contact a bankruptcy attorney and walk through all of the facts.
His insurance co paid the damages but not $900+ in fees charged by the rental company. Do I need to file a small claims case in TN or where I live to try to recoup damages?
answered on Dec 19, 2018
The suit would have to be filed in Tennessee where the defendants live or where the accident occurred. You can't sued them where you live for something they did in Tennessee..
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