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I was rear ended by a third party while at work in a company vehicle. They’re trying to settle a day after the accident but I had to miss more days of work due to being out on light duty and having to have the doctor sign. I’m not trying to get as much money as possible but at the same time, I... View More 
answered on Dec 17, 2019
You should absolutely talk to a lawyer before you agree to any settlement. We have seen it over and over, the insurance company is highly motivated to settle your case cheaply before you get any advice. They will also try to commit you to saying you are feeling OK, that your injuries aren't... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2019
1)make claim against the estate 2) call the Wash State client security trust fund, and whatever organization licenses attorneys.
3) if necessary hire counsel but the bar association should also help you.
The petitioner was a secondary insured for Respondent. Petitioner totaled his car and submitted a claim to Safeco, he died 10 days later of a heart attack, not related to the accident. Safeco wrote the insurance check out to Respondent and Petitioner. I asked the insurance to write the check in my... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2019
Looks like you have to open an estate. If the decedent died because of his injuries there is a claim and you would want to speak with a member of the State of Washington Assn for Justice in the county where it happened--they give free consults.
The insurance company went with a claim that was making me pay for damages on the vehicle I did cause. Cops were not called at the time of the incident, either was the insurance company. I’m also being made to pay for his rental car.
During the midst of this, I did end up having to call... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2019
You'd need to speak ask a Washington attorney about this, but your question remains open for a week. Your insurance carrier should be making arrangements to assign an attorney to defend you in the claim by the other vehicle. Good luck
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He stated that since I didn't have Insurance he did not have to give any ins. Info out. But I still got his Lic. ID and vehicle plate. Then he drove off.
answered on Jul 11, 2019
He's full of hot air. File a police report. They'll reach out and touch him.
Now, the lady says different of course, that her light was green. The responding officer took both they're statements and didn't give anyone a ticket. We come to learn months later that he did cite her for failing to yield, but my fiancé was never notified. Do we have any options to... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2019
I suggest you see if you can reopen it. What often happens though is the police send it to the address on the license. If your fiancee changed addresses but didn't notify DOT they only have to send the ticket to the address on the license. That won't affect her claim against the other... View More
We have a condo in both our names, and a car in my name. I was probably at fault in the accident, but was not cited.
answered on Feb 7, 2019
Report it to your insurance company. Before they pay anyone they will require a release so you should be protected. In many states the jointly held property is protected.
23 year old tribal member involved in accident off the reservation. No insurance, but is a GOV truck registered to the tribe. Who is held liable, non-insured driver or the tribe that's the registered owner?
answered on Jan 23, 2019
Generally both. Tribal law governs on tribal land. Take the vehicle outside the rez or national boundary, then the state law applies. However tribe should have some type of umbrella policy.
2 years ago I joint a wreck that had already happened the lady admited that and she had also told officers and my father and I that she had fallen the day before now 2 years later she is sueing me on fails clames because the pllice didnt do there job and the written reports are all missing and no... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2018
I suggest you let the insurance you had or on the car you were in handle this. If you believe the wreck wasn't your fault and you were hurt if it's not yet three years you may have a claim for your injuries. Forget the stuff with the cops--that's a dead end and a waste of time and... View More
I had a car accident, filed my claim, and they told me my vehicle was totaled. I didnt accept or reject their offer, and the claim was left open. I repaired my vehicle myself and went about my life. One year later I got into another accident and filed a new claim, which I have not rejected or... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2018
It looks like you weren't at fault, and you may have injury claims which would get you additional funds, so assuming you haven't signed off why not contact a member of the State of Washington Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
My friend was involved in a three car collision recently. She was rear-ended by a vehicle which slammed her car into the car ahead of hers. The same insurance company that insures my friend is the same insurance carrier for the individual's vehicle that slammed into her from behind. The... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2018
It's handled by different divisions within the company normally. Happens all the time, but I understand what you are saying; it looks like a clear conflict.
Then of course if her carrier pays some of her medical bills, it can require compensation from the other driver's insurer;... View More
of the person I hit?
answered on Jul 18, 2018
Usually your employer. If it was your fault why would the person you hit have to pay? If you are at fault it's you (or your employer) who pay. If it's the other person's fault, contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn for the county where it happened--they give free consults.
i had insurance for bodily injury and i think personal injury protection but not sure claim is filed they paid ,tow,hospital exc...
answered on Apr 16, 2018
If someone else was at fault contact a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
Your insurance may pay lost wages, medical bills, etc.
Do i have to pay for his damages? What happens if I don't?
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answered on Mar 26, 2018
In Washington, the statutory default is the rear-ender is responsible, so you may get sued if you do not.
answered on Mar 13, 2018
Sue yourself? Seriously, you haven't given us much to go on. If you have full collision, yes, but understand your rates will go up.
answered on Mar 13, 2018
Yes, if the police believe that you did.
You should talk to a lawyer immediately, and do not answer any questions from police until you have spoken to a lawyer. If you don't contact one on your own, let the police know that you want to talk to a lawyer before you answer any questions at all.
To pay the damages how can we fix this
answered on Mar 9, 2018
Did she let the insurance lapse? If you weren't on the registration don't know how they could get to you.
I got rear ended at full speed at a red traffic light and am suffering from injuries from the accident. I am not completely sure whether or not the motorist is insured or not.
answered on Mar 8, 2018
You should talk to a personal injury lawyer's office right away.
A lawyer could determine quickly if there is any coverage available, whether from the other driver, the owner of the car, or your own policy. It is always best to talk to a lawyer quickly so they can help you deal with... View More
My ex lives in Washington state and I live in Texas. This is the second time something serious has happened and her not telling me. My ex mother-in-law told me she was on her phone at the time of the accident
answered on Feb 18, 2018
If your daughter was injured you should seek the advice of local attorney. That would mean to retrieve the police report of the incident. The fact that your ex didn't inform you does not make out a case of any kind.
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