I was in an auto accident where the other driver ran a stop sign. She was issued the ticket and declared at fault, I have a witness who has given a recorded statement to the insurance company to that fact and also on the report for the police. My two small children were in the car but the main impact was on my side and door. I went to the hospital as soon as I could after (when husband came home because my car was towed) Damages on car are 6,000.00 and so far it looks like med bills will be over 3000 easy. I have an MRI next week but we think it is a bulging or herniated disc in my back. I also had whiplash and head problems from head hitting window (nothing serious, but blurred vision and headaches). I have been out of work 3 wks already and can’t do much at home ( I am a homemaker by day and hair stylist by night and weekend) I can’t stand for long or even sit up for long. Anyone know what we can expect?
I am not looking to get rich but I am looking for what is fair. This was completely the other drivers fault and I have proof in the form of a witness and her ticket. My father is a lawyer but he doesn’t do this sort of case much anymore so he said he would refer me to someone if he thought we would be better off than with just the insurance company.

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I was recently involved in a car accident that was the fault of the other driver. There were no injuries(thank goodness!), but the other driver had no drivers license and is not on the policy of the owner of the car(who was also in the car at the time of the accident).Yesterday, I was told by their insurance that this claim could be denied by them and their policy canceled, which leaves me to file with my insurance company. If this happens, I would like to know if I can sue these people anyway and what type of lawyer should I contact. I just purchased a new van in 2008. This really sucks that I might have to pay for the damages to my new van that will probably never be the same again.

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I was in an auto accident, the police came but didn’t make a report because we both said we weren’t hurt and all she had was a small crack in the bumper. we are both insured but she didn’t want to go through insurance. I tapped her bumper from behind because she made a right turn and once I saw it was clear I made my right turn on a green light. As soon as I turned the corner she was stopped there and I couldn’t stop my car in time so I hit her bumper. The police said it was minor under 0 in damages on her 2000 mitsubishi gallant, her estiamte came to 8 plus rental car total of 6. My dad won’t let me claim with insurance he thinks we will lose our discounts. Should I have a lawyer review my claim relase form I’m sending to her to sign before I pay her? I got a claim release from off a legal form website…I’m worried this lady is shady, but we can’t afford increased premiums. I have Geico in CA, does anyone know there claim threshold for surcharges?
I was not driving fast for road conditions…Se slammed on her brakes and stopped for no apparent reason, I never drive fast and I don’t tailgate this was just an unfortunate accident

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I refused the roadside tests but at the station I wanted to take the breathalyzer test. The officers said that I refused the test. I had a lawyer on my cell phone, I mentioned to the lawyer that I wanted to take the test. The officers were in my presence at that point. The lawyer then requested to talk to the officer. The officer didn’t listen and hung up the phone after 30 seconds.

Did the officers act illegally by refusing my request to do the breathalyzer at the station?

Can I take the officers or the state to civil court? What damages could I recover?

How likely is it that I can get the criminial case thrown out, because the officers denied me crucial evidence?

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i was rearended, the guy only had liability insurance. bodily INJURY WAS MORE THAN POLICY LIMITS. MY AUTO INSURANCE EXHAUSTED PIP LIMITS. I HAD TO HAVE AN ANTERIOR CERVICAL FUSION. DOES THIS ALL GET PAID FOR AS WELL AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR MISSED WORK, AND OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES AND VEHICLE DAMAGES AND PAIN/SUFFERING/INCONVENIENCE?

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march 22, 2008 .I was leaving the beach at Port Aransas Texas on the last saturday of spring break , when a truck struck my car when he was reversing and left it unmovable , im checking out the car when a cop tells me to wait on another that is on his way for me.the other police officer tells me to get inside the car on the paseenger side. im thinking he is going to help me get some help to take my car out of the sand, or contact family . he drives me to the station and performs field sobriety test’s (only two at that) then arresst me for dwi . i had to wiat one month for me to get a accident report after bonding out , becuase the "officers" that were at the accident were all on "vacation". now im waiting court for the dwi 3rd offense that makes it a felony .. (im only 19 ,doesnt everyone expierment with drugs at this age?) now the at fault insurance company wants to only cover 80 percent ot the damages which are more than 3000 dollars . i allready piad my lawyer 4000 dollars.help!

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The amount of damages is ,000! They said it was so bad the car had to get towed. What a lie! The fender bender I got into was so small the front light barely went out. The person I got into the accident with agreed to pay for our own damages…this was last November! I didn’t have insurance at the time, but the accident was not my fault and there was no police report made and no witnesses.

Now the Insurance (who is barely contacting me almost a year later) is suing me for damages that I didn’t do.

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light on giving me the right of way , and a car making a right on red proceedes to run me over , damageing the scooter and my left ankle , I have to go see a surgen and have a bone chip removed , the paremedic who treated me ar rhe scene said that this was the first time he has ever seen an accident involving a scooter, and to beat all , the scooter is not mine , mine is in for repairs and this is a loaner, I am responsible for the damages to the scooter ,. do I need a lawyer , I have no money

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I was rear ended at a traffic light. I was at a standstill when a larger truck drove right into the back of the car. The light turned green and we both drove into the first availeble space. She didn’t want my insurance information. She wrote down her name, address and cellphone and intended to leave. I told her no, that I had to call the police. When the police came I found out she was uninsured and driving on a suspended license. The car was not hers either. I also found out that the information she gave me was all made up except her name.
She was arrested.
My car received damages and needs repairs. I also received some back and neck pains.
I was advice to call a lawyer so I did.
My question is. Have any of you guys ever been in a similar situation and what was the outcome of that. If you called a lawyer, was it worth it?

OK, so you all know. This type of lawyers don’t get paid unless i get a settlement. He gets 1/3 of the settlement. And no, My insurance company will only pay me to get the car fixed, that’s all. remember, the Insurance company don’t work for you.

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I was exposed to mold and need to sue for damages

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I am going to be receiving settlement money from a Personal Injury Mental Anguish Claim. I live in Texas. Is this taxable?
Based on the recent conflicting responses: a few more details: This is a suit made for mental damages due to sexual assault. The case is purely mental anguish/suffering. There is not a physical component.

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I was involved in a motorcycle wreck in Charlotte, NC. I sustained several major injuries and a MRSA infection following the wreck and have 175,000 in medical bills. The other guy’s insurance has paid for my motorcycle and am still settling the personal injury. I did not have my motorcycle endorsement at the time of the wreck, but the cop did not put that on the police report, however, I drove the bike for 2 years and 12,000 miles prior to the wreck without incident. Two questions: Can the insurance company look at my DMV records without my consent considering they have already accepted responsibility? and if they find out I did not have my motorcycle endorsement could it endanger my ability to collect damages considering they have already accepted responsibility? Thanks a lot

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People who support a democratic candidate argue over fine points on universal free health care but what you never hear is any talk of tort reform.

If you believe you are entitled to free health care, will you agree to support new laws preventing trial lawyers from filling up our courts with frivolous law suits and making every health care provider a target for lawsuits?

Why not be like every other nation in the world, who all use the English law system, where the loser pays the winner for damages? Only the USA has a system where anyone can file a law suit demanding excessive compensation & even if they lose the suit, the winning party absorbs excessive costs to defend themselves which in some cases is as much as the plaintiff is seeking in damages.

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A person who can not afford to hire a lawyer is being sued for damages in civil court. Would The Legal Aid Society provide a legal counselor?
If not, is there any other non-profit organization that could help?

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Got into a car accident 7 months ago. guy with an ford F-250 (big truck) ran red light and totaled my 4cylinder camry. I had no insurance, stupid i know, but the fact is , it was not my fault!
A- police report said it was a NO FAULT.
B- cop at scene denied me a witness.
C- got a notarized written statement from the witness.
D- State Farm denied my witness as well!
E- months later State Farm sends me a 3.000 check. HALF of my totaled car’s damages
F- now a letter saying i must pay 6,300 in 30 days or i’ll be sued, suspened licesne and ruin credit!
!!! My car is still in my garage and everyone that’s seen it says you can tell that i got t-boned real hard and that it should be obvious that I GOT HIT!!!

Please any advice helps! what kind of lawyer do i need to seek? why would state farm send me money only to ask for money 4 months later? it doesn’t make sense.
my story is not all over the place and not full of holes, it is what it is. you say state farm wouldn’t pay me 3g’s then ask for more than double that back? well they did! i have the letter right here! i don’t get it either, which is WHY i am asking for advice genuises! they are now claiming it was my fault! but police reports say no fault! if you saw my car it’s obvious he was going fast enough to total. p.s. my car is still a mess in my garage! isn’t there a science that can prove this stuff? any other questions, just ask…i need genuine help, not snooty comments! what don’t you get?
thanx so much guys for your input.
yes i do have insurance now. the reason i’m gonna fight this so hard is because it really wasn’t my fault.
imagine this: you’re at a red light, waiting, you scan the radio in the meantime. THE CAR BEHIND YOU HONKS, you look up, the light is GREEN! i go to make my right turn. BAM! i get t-boned! btw, my witness is the lady that was behind me and honked! how in any way is this my fault? good thing is, i just found out that traffic light had a camera on it, so we might have footage. no one was hurt. only the guys grill got messed up, i took a picture! how is an old, rusty grill worth 6,300? yes i’ve learned my lesson, but i don’t feel i should have to pay a penny if i was in no way at fault! thanx again everyone!

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