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paid for her own car and the ticket, this is in Virginia, where she serves in the Navy. Now months later the insurance company of the lady she hit is caller her saying they she has to pay them 4000 they paid for their client, or they are going to suspend her license. We re-course does she have... View More 
answered on Oct 13, 2015
This is probably coming from a subrogation adjuster. Her license cannot be suspended until there is a judgment against her. However, they do have the right to pursue her for payment and may file suit if she does not make payment arrangements.
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answered on Sep 17, 2015
No one can answer this without more information.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal... View More
Is it legal for a police officer to walk on to a 4 lane road, point and wave at my car to pull over, without any flashing lights? A car behind me was honking for me to go faster. At the light, I sped up, and the car (NY license plate grey) was still right behind me, tailgating. I slowed down then... View More
Dear sir
On July 28th I was involved in a car accident. I was driving down Hywy74 in Laurinburg. My husband was driving we were in the left lane headed towards Charlotte. There was a pick up truck in the right hand lane. The right lane merged into the left lane. The truck pulled over into... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2015
If you or your husband were injured, you can speak with a local injury lawyer about a potential claim for your injuries.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It... View More
Lent my car to a former friend(now an enemy), an extremely old guy hit my car from the rear side while my friend was driving, no cops came but the two were able to exchange info of both cars as well as pictures of the accident, old guy admitted fault but my friend wasn't on my car insurance... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2015
Your friend may be an insured under your policy if he was a permissive driver. If the old guy was at fault, your friend should be suing him. I don't understand the reference to maggage (massage?) therapy. Why would your friend be making a claim against you if the old guy caused the... View More
I blocked another driver from passing me on a double yellow line approaching a curve on a very winding road. Once the other driver backed off, two cars almost immediately passed us going in the opposite direction.
answered on Jul 21, 2015
Each situation is different and would be analyzed based on the specific facts.
do I sue someone directly? Geico insurance company will not pay? what are my options
answered on May 12, 2015
Your best option is to contact a personal injury lawyer in your area who can investigate whether what the insurance company said to your is true. Plus he or she can look into any other type of insurance coverage that may be available. I am sorry for your loss.
A 18 wheeler left there lane in a no truck zone and did damage to my pick up truck down the whole bed of my truck, as I was passing it in the left lane on a double lane road in a traffic circle
answered on Dec 13, 2014
If the truck improperly left its lane of traffic striking another vehicle, then the driver of the vehicle will be "at fault" or negligent. The violation of a "no truck" zone will not be a factor in determining whose at fault unless the violation was causally related to the... View More
I am a member-managed LLC with 1 employee and not required by the state of Virginia to carry WC.
answered on Sep 17, 2014
If you do not have over two employees regularly in employment in Virginia then you are not required to carry workers compensation insurance. However, the injured employee can sue you if the employee feels you negligently caused his/ her injury.
insurance company has assigned our daughter fault for an accident in which she was driving on a one lane road, signaled to turn left, slowed but did not stop before changing signal to turn right, began turn into apartment complex and was hit by a car trying to pass on right. Even though it is... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2014
You may not have a reason to fight this. If it is your daughter's insurance company that made the determination, that means that the insurance will be doing what it is suppose to do - insuring the driver/owner of the vehicle. Your daughter may have rights to sue the other driver for any... View More
answered on May 24, 2013
This question is more complicated than one might think. First there is a question as to which driver caused the accident, or if both drivers caused the accident. It also depends on whether there may be other underinsured or uninsured motorists policies that may come into play. You would want to... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2013
Depending on the circumstance, you or he or both could be liable for the damage caused, though he may be liable to you for the damage to the car.
answered on Jan 5, 2013
A personal injury attorney. If you intend to hire one, it is best to do so promptly after the accident to preserve the full value of your claim.
answered on May 26, 2012
In Virginia the normal rule is that you are not covered for Workers Compensation for traveling to and from work. However, there are many exceptions to this rule. For example, if you are on a special errand for your employer you would probably be covered. For more information check my website at... View More
Driver found guilty of running a stop sign and failure to yield the right of way and he hit the van my husband was driving. just prior to impact, my husband glanced in the side mirror to check other traffic. he is being told the insurance company for the car/driver driven by the other party... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2011
Working with insurance companies may be difficult sometimes, but because the agreement with the insurance company is based on a contract, it is important to know what the contract says. The contract is essentially the "law" in this case. One could ask the insurance company the specific... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2011
Yes, you should consult a lawyer. While it is possible to handle a case on your own, it sounds like you are being sued in Circuit Court, in which case there is probably a good bit of money on the line. A lawyer can help you get the best out of the situation.
answered on Feb 23, 2011
Yes, the officer can, based on the information he or she collects after the accident, but one can try to defend oneself and make the office prove what happened at the hearing for the ticket.
answered on Jan 25, 2011
Individuals do not issue the subpoena, but they can request the clerk or judge to do so by filing the appropriate form with the clerk at least 15 days before trial. (http://www.courts.state.va.us/forms/district/criminal.html)
They where issued a summons 46.2-821
answered on Jan 16, 2011
If you are saying you have not been charged, you do not need a lawyer for the upcoming hearing. If you have been charged, you should consult with an attorney because the conduct of the criminal case may affect any civil settlement or trial. If you are injured you will want to consult a personal... View More
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