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1. Legally separated couple
2. Husband was rear ended and settled his claim separately with third party insurance company.
3. Since they are legally separated now wife's loss of consortium claim is still alive.
4. Insurance company is offering only $1000 to settle that... View More 
answered on Mar 2, 2017
Contact a member of the f Washington State Association for Justice. They give free consults. My advice--take the 1000. Only rarely are there significant amounts for loss of consortium. Yours may be a uniquely compelling case, but generally juries take the position it's for better or worse,... View More
Shohomish county WA is were the incident took place
answered on Mar 1, 2017
Yes: As the website below explains, "section three of the statute says, basically, is that if you’ve been charged with a crime because of your crazy driving (say reckless driving or reckless endangerment, or even DUI), you can still be cited under this section. They are just pointing out... View More
The driver has an intermediate license issued by the state of Washington. She is legally able to drive with the amount of passengers she had in the car and at the time she was driving. However, the driver was under the influence of cocaine. The passenger that died due to the motor vehicle accident... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2017
She could be charged with a number of offenses; if you want detail for a book talk to someone with lots of experience in the DA's office. Could be tried as an adult given aggravated nature of circumstances.
I was on the highway with a buddy my buddy was the driver... It was about 11pm. We were going the speed limit and also sober. Out of nowhere a construction driver was on the side of the road and he drove right in front of us. We clipped the side of his vehicle and spun about 5 times and ran into a... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2016
You were injured years later--if you are asking can you make a claim, if a passenger I'd sue both but if it's "years" chances are there is a statute of limitations issue.Contact a member of the State of Washington Assn for Justice.
What are my options
answered on Jul 4, 2016
Not sure why there's no insurance but if it's 20k I suggest you contact an attorney in your area because it's certainly worth paying for a consultation if you have to when $20,000 is on the line. Letting someone use your name means usually you accept to be ....it.
she borrowed the car and was in an accident. Then the other driver is filing a claim for damage to the vehicle for 4783. The book on the car is 761. at best. Can he hit me with that kind of claim when the car is totaled and virtually worthless? The other driver was also uninsured. My daughter... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2016
You will want to show the total loss value. That is what you owe--what an insurance company would have to pay. You also owe sales tax on that, which is paid to him. To avoid having your license suspended you need to make an agreement as to the value. Hint: don't spent time trashing his value... View More
She backed into my car because she wasn't paying attention told me she would pay for it so I gave her all the information she would need to replace it..she took a different route and bought the wrong pice and now isn't willing to give me the money or replace the part and is avoiding me... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Total your car over a headlight? Something sounds wrong. Talk to a local lawyer.
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What is the best way for resolve this problem?
answered on Jan 13, 2016
Let your insurance handle it.
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answered on Nov 13, 2015
Ask him to pay for the damages.
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I was heading to I5 north with two passengers on the side. The guilty vehicle hit the rear side of my car and ran away from the scene. There's a huge damage on my vehicle and it probably will cost 10k dollars to fix. I tried my best to record his plate number. And also I can remember he... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2015
I would contact the insurance company and inform them of the situation to make sure that the insurance coverage is not available. You should also ask the police for the name and address of the other driver. It may be possible to determine the other driver's insurance carrier, and in any... View More
Can I use my video in court? She called me a few days later saying that she told her insurance said its all resolved and I have nothing to pay… why is her insurance still coming for me can they even do that?
answered on Aug 26, 2015
More details are needed to evaluate. Ask your insurance company to handle and/or talk to a car accident lawyer.
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answered on Jul 14, 2015
Insurance status is irrelevant to fault for an accident. Talk to local lawyer about your specific situation.
answered on Jul 14, 2015
Generally speaking, a driver who is not at fault can sue a driver who is at fault regardless of anyone's insurance status.
hello,
I was in a small car accident with no injuries a month ago, there were no injuries, only small damages to the my car and the other person's car. the day of the accident, I didn't have car insurance. The police showed up and I was given a $550 ticket for not having... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2015
His insurance company paid for his damage and now they want to collect it from you. I would try to work something out with them. I would not ignore this. Was there a police report. Was your vehicle damaged? You can file a claim with his insurance company for your damage. Get insured going forward.
answered on Nov 26, 2011
Unfortunately, your question is not complete so I will have to guess as to your question.
In Washington State, the law says that if you drive a motor vehicle you must have auto insurance, self insurance, certificate of deposit or a liability bond. Operating a motor vehicle without the... View More
Other insurance company agent is apparently overworked and trying to foist some blame on me for being on the road when his insured ran red light! They ignore my request for info like transcript of statement of insured and I am preparing a legal issues letter for them now because agent is... View More
answered on May 13, 2011
Unfortunately, in cases like these, insurance companies often take advantage of unrepresented claimants. I would contact a local attorney and give them the basic details. They will be able to tell you whether representation is necessary.
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