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answered on Nov 21, 2018
There is no set guidelines on what a reasonable amount of time to report the accident to the insurance company. Read your policy for guidance and if you need a copy of it get it from your agent. It may provide you with some details. This answer assumes that you are the policyholder and that you... View More 
When it comes to dash cams and posting accidents to YouTube, if the dash cam belongs to the driver but the driver is in a company vehicle; does the driver need the vehicle owners permission to post the accident on the internet/YouTube?
answered on Nov 8, 2018
The company could have terms and conditions restricting disclosure of such information. Even if the dash cam belongs to an individual, its information involves the company.
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owner, or the truck company the driver worked for? Can I sue all three?
answered on Oct 29, 2018
Proper defendants usually are the truck driver and the trucking company. Others can be a potential defendant, depending on the facts, like the maintenance company (if the truck is improperly maintained) or the leasing company in some circumstances. I am sorry for your loss.
I was backed into on domino's parking lot by a delivery driver. Domino's took care of the medical bills but is saying to me as of today they aren't obligated today me lost wages know that it wrong I looked. I needn't money.
answered on Oct 11, 2018
You have a claim for your injuries and lost wages. Contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn for the County where it happened. They give free consultations.
Are there any exceptions to negligence laws for emergencies like that?
answered on Oct 8, 2018
Congratulations! I answered a similar question. Generally, no exception. If the ambulance service or hospital said for you to bring her then you have a defense. If she was oK but then had contractions in the car and was having them when you were stopped, you can claim it was a sudden emergency.
He called the police and gave them my plate. I filed the report this morning
answered on Oct 8, 2018
Turn it over to your insurance. Be guided by them. If there was a camera at the intersection go to see if it covers that part. If there was a camera at a business across from where it happened that was pointing toward the street see if it caught it. Otherwise, you get cited plead not guilty. If you... View More
They both hopped out fast and normal wouldn't give me their insurance til cop came
answered on Oct 8, 2018
The description doesn't tell me anything-- you had a green light? They did? Someone is going 5 mph?
Anyone can say anyone got a citation. Not sure who "they" are.
Assuming it's the other insurance, they often give a baloney statement.
If you were hurt,... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2018
Most car accident lawyers give free consultations. If your car wreck occurred in the Houston area, there are a LOT of options. Find someone you feel comfortable with and you feel you can trust and have good communication with. Find someone who has good reviews. And ask any prospective lawyer about... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2018
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute maintains statistics for motor vehicle crashes by state, vehicle miles, no. of vehicles involved, and other parameters. You could contact them and ask if they have vehicle-specific crash-related data.... View More
I got rear ended by a drunk/drugs man while driving.. he got arrested at scene.. police report was filed and claim was done as well.. i wasnt hurt but damage was done to my vehicle.. idk wut im looking at soo far if i should hire an attorney or take it on my own.. the other parties insurance sent... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2018
Have your vehicle looked at by whoever you want to have fix it. Don't give a statement--tell them to check the police report, damage to the other persons vehicle damage to yours. They should give you a rental during the repair part.
If you were hurt get with a member of the Texas Assn... View More
The client and Geico has taken full responsibility from day one. Flexdrive has not been cooperative to this fact seeing that I still have a hold on my account through Lyft. They have ruined my life. Got in the way of my potential earnings. Lyft was my main source of income. I have also not been... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2018
Classic problem with any rental institution. You are on the hook so it's easiest to keep busting your chops. As they are involved with lyft you may want to look for an attorney who handles employment cases and insurance "bad faith" cases and is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association
driver I collided with. Do I sue the city or the construction company?
answered on Jul 25, 2018
A lot depends on what is going on. Way easier, if other driver is at fault, go after them, let them bring in the city & construction company. If you were hurt, contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn for the county where it happened--they give free consults.
My wife and I were test driving a new vehicle and I was driving. The sales rep was in the vehicle with us and directing me where to drive to. At a yield sign, stopped with blinker on and preparing to make a right turn, we were suddenly struck from behind by a driver who claimed to not be paying... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2018
You and your wife need to get medical attention to document your injuries, and contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
Said I damaged the lively hood of that rancher it was an accident in the middle of the night at first they were gonna charge me with leaving the seen if an accident nobody else was involved just me and the cow is this right?
answered on Jul 18, 2018
If you left the scene technically they have an argument, but you have a claim for your injuries and damage to your vehicle--I've had several and have won them. Contact a member of the Texas Trial Laweyrs Assn for the County where it happened--they give free consults.
I was told I would be arrested if I fail to bring restitution.
answered on Jul 18, 2018
time served? Sounds like you haven't been arrested. Pay the bill--it's way cheaper than accumulating costs.
I was hit from the back from a company truck. My lawyer is only offering me 15 thousand
answered on Jul 18, 2018
You need to sit down with your attorney. In person. That way if it's based on the medical records, he can show you. If it's because that's the person's policy he can show you (though if you have udnerionsured you may have other coverage.
Hi, almost a year and a half ago I rear ended a lady’s car. She seemed fine at the moment and her car only had number damage. Now after almost two years, she is suing me for bodily injury.
answered on Jul 18, 2018
Your insurance company will hire the attorney for you. Make sure you confirm that you send them a copy of the suit papers by sending them a letter certified return receipt. Put the claim number on it and phone to get the claims handler currently assigned.
answered on Jul 18, 2018
Either in the county where the wreck happened or the state where the person lives (though it may then get sent back to the state where it happened. Suggest you contact a member of the Association for Justice of the state where it happened, find out their members in the county where it happened.
My last fence was destroyed by a car that came around the corner too fast, and no stopped, they just drove off (as usual) it has happened several times over 22 years. I'm wanting to put up a fence made of 12 inch diameter round posts, and cattle panels. I was wondering if somebody hits the new... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2018
Technically no, but did you get your homeowners to pay for it?
Check with your local ordinances. I'd check with your homeowners as well.
Yes I feel my lawyer hasn't done much for me and need help .
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answered on Jul 30, 2018
It's very much worth contacting your attorney to sit down and discuss your case. Very often, your lawyer is doing a lot of background work that may not be evident (though a lawyer should generally keep his or her client informed throughout the process). This may be particularly true on an... View More
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