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Q: Hello I got in traffic accident 19 years ago and on website it states SR SUSPENSION - ACCIDENT can I ever get my license

Traffic accident SR SUSPENSION - ACCIDENT start date says April 2006 end dates says the year 12/31/9999

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 17, 2023

Yes. Get a new SR-22 (a form for a type of liability insurance), pay any judgment entered against you for damages occurring in the accident, and pay $100 reinstatement fee.

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Q: Can an officer write a crash report saying I ran a red light if no officers were on the scene until 10 minutes passed?

An officer in Addison TX wrote a crash report saying I ran a red light when there were no officers or EMT workers on the scene for 10 minutes and there are no cameras at this intersection.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Aug 13, 2023

Yes. But you should not get a ticket and that opinion would not be binding in court.

2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: I was wondering what happens when an at fault insurer cancels their policy in the middle of a claim.

I called the at fault insurer and they said they can’t proceed my claim because they’re investigating the insurer’s coverage issue. What does this mean? Are there any next steps?

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jul 5, 2023

Insurance cancelling after the incident occurs generally does not cancel the coverage for the incident.

What the insurer means is that the insured might not have had coverage at the time of the incident. This could be sue to failure to pay premiums or other violations of the insurance policy.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Car Accidents and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: Question on attorney-client privilege vs ethics in regards to knowledge of a clients for someone's death in a dui charge

My girlfriends son was out with his gf and her friend and some sort of car accident happened which resulted in his death. The two girls said that he climbed out the rear window while they were driving because they were fighting. Police believed them (although they were allowed to fill out a single... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jul 2, 2023

It is protected by the attorney client privilege. The paralegal is in violation of her duties and the attorney is in violation of his ethical obligations because of what the paralegal did.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: How do you obtain salvage value in Texas?
Peter Christopher Lomtevas
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answered on Jun 3, 2023

Total loss value in Texas is calculated using the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) guide to determine the listed retail value of the accident vehicle as of the date of loss.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Child Support for Texas on
Q: Arrested Aug of 22 bonded out asurity bond haven't told me who my attorney is haven't been indicated two miss.A&b

Can I come off of bond if I haven't been indicated in the last 9 months or my case dismissed?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 30, 2023

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This is posted under "Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Child Support." You could repost and add "Criminal Law" as a category - better chances of a reply under that heading. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Defense and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: What can be done about an insurance company not complying to pay for property damage in a no fault auto accident

My husband was in an auto accident driving his brothers truck. the insurance company ruled he was at no fault but, they are not wanting to pay the property damage. No lawyer wants the case because there was no injury. Neither insurance company's belong to my husband so we don't know how... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 22, 2023

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One option is to continue trying to find an attorney to handle the matter. If still no luck, another is to handle the case on your own. The problem you describe is not uncommon with property-damage-only claims, where it... View More

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Q: Hit and run (not in the car) No help from police but gave all the evidence to them.

Someone hit my parked car outside my house, I found a piece of the car that broke off and found their car wrecked in my neighborhood, got the license plate and then got the VIN #. I gave all of the information and pictures to the police detective and they have done absolutely nothing. Except put... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 11, 2023

Look up the name online using the license plate number or VIN and send them a written demand for the cost to repair your car.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: I was in a car accident January 12, 2023. NOT my fault. Got arrested for marijuana.

I was at a complete stop when a truck hit me going 70 mph. I was injured cop asked me for my license which was in the car in hidden compartment. I had been given a nug (less then a gram) of weed, a grinder and a pipe the day before. I had it in my car because I was currently staying with a friend... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 2, 2023

It is typical for first time drug offenders to receive probation, community service, and a small fine.

While many people think that is just a slap on the wrist, other people find it is sufficient to deter future similar criminal behavior.

If you don’t feel the punishment is right,...
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Q: My son's car was totaled. His insurance will not cover the sales tax, and his gap coverage says they will not either
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 28, 2023

I don’t understand why sales tax even comes into the equation.

Your sons collision insurance should pay the fair market value of the vehicle at the time of the collision.

GAP insurance then pays the difference between what your son owes to his lender and the fair market value of...
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Q: If I pay them, can they file through my car insurance even if they promised in writing not to?

I caused an accident but it was very low speed/damage. Just a couple nicks in their bumper. The person I hit wants to settle without insurance. They put in writing that if I pay them X amount, then they promise we will not go through insurance.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Apr 27, 2023

You would need to get a written signed full release with all necessary language to make sure.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: What legal risks am I facing? Are the owners of the car I was driving at trouble?

If i had a car accident and I didn’t have insurance and I’m not the owner of the car. The police report put me at fault and the other driver passed away, but I know it wasn’t my fault. The tow driver talked to some witnesses and they told him there was another truck who hit the suv that hit... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 2, 2023

Did the owner of the car he e insurance or do you have any insurance on a car you own. If they sue you and are successful you will lose your driver's license.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: A vehicle hit my car and 2 others in the garage where I live. The apartment complex had my vehicle towed to a storage lo

The person who hit my car is underinsured and my insurance company is considering this a total loss. I can't replace the vehicle with one that has the same mileage and condition as mine. How can I recover enough to get a decent vehicle?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 9, 2023

You should make a claim on your uninsured/underinsured insurance coverage.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: I was involved in an accident. Hit a cow. Should I try to contact the owner or just file a claim?
Rahlita D. Thornton
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Rahlita D. Thornton
answered on Jan 3, 2023

If you have proof of who the owner is then you should proceed against the owner of the livestock. We may be able to help if you do. Either way, Best of luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: In Houston,Texas. I hit the car from behind. It was my fault. But the car I hit had expired registration.

In Houston,Texas. I hit the car from behind. It was my fault. But the car I hit had expired registration. Do I need to pay the damage for the car I hit?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 20, 2022

Yes. The expired registration did not cause the collision. It is likely irrelevant to the determination of legal liability for the damages to the vehicles.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: Is it legal for a parking lot to use metal bars sticking out of the ground, instead of normal parking blocks?

I was leaving a parking lot, when something started to scrape under the car. I got out, and realized that instead of parking blocks, the spaces had metal bars sticking a foot out of the ground. It's a dirt and gravel parking lot, so the bars almost blend into the ground, and they're not... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 27, 2022

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It doesn't seem like a good practice for non-security purposes. Based on the description being dirt and gravel, if it's an old and neglected lot, it could be exposed rebar from deteriorated concrete blocks.... View More

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Q: My daughter was in a car wreck guy had no insurance. Anything we can do to get her car paid and hospital bill paid
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 12, 2022

Yes. Your daughter can sue the guy who caused the accident. Since that guy has no insurance, your daughter can also sue her own car insurance company under her Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage. This is precisely the situation that coverage is designed to protect your daughter against.... View More

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Q: Can a accident cause a enlarged heart
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 29, 2022

Your question remains open for a week, but it is something that a doctor would be qualified to advise on, not an attorney. There are accidents involving impact with the steering wheel, and one doesn't need to be a doctor to appreciate the consequences of trauma to the upper chest and what lies... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: My lawyers filed a lawsuit for UIM claim and the insurance company is passed the deadline by 15 days to respond.

What should my lawyer be doing to resolve this matter. The para legal said they did receive an email from the defense attorney to discuss the lawsuit before the deadline but she said she is working with my lawyers to figure out what is going on. Are my lawyers just being negligent, shouldnt they... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 25, 2022

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In all fairness to your attorney, they may be working toward trying to discuss the claim. You mention the paralegal receiving an email from defense attorney. Based on these brief facts, no one here could say and no... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: I was involved in an accident a couple of months ago and Noone was hurt it was caused by someone jacking up on her break

There was Noone in front of her she admitted it was her second accident in two months it caused 4 of us to be in this accident the person I hit wasn't hurt and had minimum damage now she's suing for 1 million dollars what can I do

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 24, 2022

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. The fact that it was her second accident in two months isn't really relevant. The short answer is that you take the papers you were served with and present them to your insurance carrier. They should assign... View More

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