So heres the situation: I was in a car accident over two weeks ago. I was going to turn left when a car smashed into me, running a red light. They were totally at fault, I have witnesses. My car is drivable, but I havent been driving it to work since the bumper is off, the headlight is busted, and just basically smashed up. Anyways, I contacted their insurance company (American Access Casualty Company) which from what I’ve read is one of the worst insurance companies who will drag their feet and take forever getting back to you. They finally sent an adjuster out last week, said they’d contact me in 48 hours, and never did. I finally had to call them and leave harrasing voicemails, and they finally returned my call, saying my car is considered totalled, and the reason they havent pursued it further is because they’re waiting on a police report and they cant get ahold of the people who hit me. Im pretty sure this is just bs, as many people have told me insurance companies will say and do anything to prolong paying you. This is my first wreck, so Im not sure what to do here. I already called and made an appointment with a car accident lawyer. Im just wondering how long it should take with the help of a lawyer to get my money for my car, pain and suffering, and time without a car. Im starting school in less than 2 weeks, and have to have a way to get around. Thanks!
i had a big bruise under my chin from where the airbag deployed, but no medical bills, since i didnt go to a doctor. but i had to miss work the day after it happened because of headaches and sore bruise, so that should count for something, plus all this time ive been without a car, in my state (arkansas) they have to pay you for the time you didnt have your car. it was 100% not my fault, i did stop before going to turn, they literally came out of nowhere. i have 2 witnesses, so if anyone tries to say i am at fault at all, i have 2 peoples names and numbers who will say different.

The story is far too long and too frustrating to spell out, but I’d like to change my auto injury attorney. We’ve already gone through deposition but because of his misstep, we have to wait another six months before we can get on the court calendar. All of the evidence for my case(surgeon’s narratives, police report, guilty party’s stipulation of negligence, etc) has already been submitted to the State Court in Atlanta. Clearly, we are ready to go to trial but cannot at this point. We are so tired of the lies this guy has been feeding us. His failure to serve one of the defendants until June when the case was two years old(which offers them another six months for discovery) is just the last straw for us. We’re speaking to a couple of new attorneys today but I’d like to know ahead of time what to expect. Can the new attorney pick up where the other left off at or will we need to begin again? Will this move set us back even further? Our attorney has a past working relationship with the defendant’s attorney…they seemed to be big buddies at the deposition which bothered me. Seems like a conflict of interest. What are the chances he will divulge personal information with her upon termination?
Michr- I’m not sure as to ‘why’ we are doing this either. My husband and I do not claim to be ‘schooled’ in the field of law, but with the guilty party’s insurance carrier already giving us the stipulation of negligence (which I have a copy of), I figured we would be settling out of court anyway. Isn’t it the same thing as saying "We accept blame"? I think the sticking point was how they continued to drag out making an offer. The wreck happened on May 09. The primary insurance carrier was served within a few months; my uninsured motorist was also supposed to be added…this is the company my lawyer ‘accidentally’ forgot to serve til this past June. His mistake just costs us one of two things: 1.) We wait six months to get on the court calendar which could take a couple more months, or 2.) Release the suit against our UM policy and lose ,000. I don’t even know how he was able to serve them suit papers considering the fact he went over the two year limit. Maybe there’s a loophole…Id

A guy rear ended my car and totalled it. I also suffered injuries and needed to go to the hospital.

Waiting on the police report before I go see a lawyer.

I don’t have a car right now, so can I rent a car and include that in the lawsuit?? What if I have to rent for a year? Will the judge allow that?

I was charged with a DUI. I was taken into the station and did all the neccesarily procedures. My first test showed a .286 (no way I was that high), the second sample on the test not meeting the .02 agreement, showed a .263. After the test, the officer noticed the hose was broken, or something to that extent. The last test ending at 2:26 a.m. He then was working on the machine, changing the hose I believe ( I’m not an expert on these machines). At 3:12 my final reported value was .23 g/210 L. In the police report I would have assumed that the officer would have noted that the machine "broke" ie: hose breaking, but there was no note of it in the police report. I know there is a lot of speculation on the accuracy of the Intolyzer… Could there be human error? I have a lawyer but am looking for some information on my own. It seems like the two tests, first being .289 and the second going down to a .23 in a 40 minute period seems very strange and almost like the test was innacurate. Any advice/suggestions would be helpful…
I’m not looking to get out of this at all. I am looking for legal advice. I have no criminal record, no traffic record, nothing… Just looking for some legal advice for negotitation purposes.
In the police report it says " In dash camera ran out of tape right before I pulled him over" There is no tape of field sobriety… The officer stated that I was very polite though….

The police stated that on his report that I was not at fault, but the insurance for the other party called me and said I was at fault for this accident. Oddly, the other party’s insurance is still sending someone over to assess the damage on my car – I’m not sure how this works.

Do I have to worry about getting a lawyer, in case they still want to say that I am at fault and not pay for my damages? Or should the police report hold up for this case and I still get my damages repaired by them? I’m trying to avoid getting a lawyer, as I understand their fees are high.

Also, I did not notify my insurance yet, do I need to, even if I was not the one that hit them?

Thanks

Details: It was my light and the car on the opposite direction turned left, not waiting for me to pass and hit me. Bumper came off, with major dents around, and tire busted from impact.

I was recently involved in a car accident. Rear ended quite badly by a Maxi Taxi. In Queensland Australia. The driver was charged. Police report filed etc… I have sustained whiplash and back injuries from the accident. I am currently claiming through CTP insurance but have had been advised by a few friends to go and see a no win no fee lawyer. I am off work for a month and have alot of restrictions. Am seeing physio 2-3 times a week. The CTP insurance is covering my doctors bills etc but my main concern is if I will be able to return to work and when. But… I just don’t have a full understanding of what a lawyer can do for me and how beneficial it would be for me. At this present point in time I am focusing on getting myself well but what about my future? Will I be compensated for any further problems etc…. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I feel that the insurance company is just trying to put me through their system as fast as possible and to them I know I am just another number on their books!

I was in a side-swipe car accident involving me being in a merge lane and the other car drifting into my lane before the lane started to end. My entire drivers side was damaged (as opposed to the back end of the vehicle if I tried to speed up and cut off the other car but missed). The cop wrote me a ticket and put me at fault in the police report. He told me that he "had" to give me a ticket because a passenger in the other car claimed injury (not ER-necessary though). He said that if he did not write the ticket and the other person decided to pursue a claim against me or whatever, "they" would come after him for not giving a ticket. I personally feel like I was given a ticket because of a procedure that had to be followed and not necessarily because the evidence warranted the charge. Anyway, does going to traffic court involve getting a lawyer or do people usually handle this on their own?
My point is that I never initiated a lane change. I believe the other car drifted right and side swiped me before my lane started to go away. I was prepared to slow down. My ticket says "vehicle cut-in." If I were trying to race ahead and cut him off, then I believe most of the damage would have been towards the back of my car because I would have "missed." Furthermore, after we collided, another car came behind car #2 and rear ended it. There was no damage, though car #3 claimed his car started making noise. The police ran that car off saying that it was either pursue a claim or get a ticket. They left.

1. Other car was south bound, lost control and crossed the 101 divider and hit my north bound car.
2. Other driver was killed instantly. He had no insurance and a suspended license. Police report hasn’t been released yet but driver may have been drunk. Insurance was cancelled in March when license was suspended. Does lien holder on car have any liablity? How do I find out if at-fault driver has assets?
3. I was the passenger in a friend’s car. I sustained minor injuries but spent a night in the hospital for testing and observation. Medical bills will be in excess of K between ambulance, ER, doctor bills, CAT scans, etc.
4. Friend’s insurance has k/k uninsured motorist coverage.
5. My auto insurance has 00 PIP and my underinsured policy may cover the additional difference. I’m in TX.
6. I don’t want to get stuck with this bill. Already, the hospital and ambulance company are calling and sending me bills.

Any advice on how to proceed.

Thanks.

My son is 20 and received a DWI. The police report is a bit inaccurate like stating he didn’t have insurance but he does, they just didn’t read it right but they didn’t give him a ticket for it. Though i feel the police report should be corrected. But back to some questions, i finally was able to read his police report and he blew a .16 and though i was disappointed and he knew better, they did release him to his aunt 2 hours later where he blew a .15. My question is wouldn’t they hold him longer or put him in jail for the weekend with that level? I don’t want remarks about how terrible this is, we already know including my son. This has affected all of us in every way, I am just wanting the facts. Also, what are the penalties for under 21. And he nor i can’t afford a lawyer and would it be best to request a public defender? any help from the experience would be greatful. Myself has never received a DWI so i have no idea. I am lost and trying to help him with this. Again, i don’t want bad replies. Thank you

My 16yr old was involved in an auto accident. She was going straight on a highway and another car was making a left turn and turned in front of her causing my daughter to hit her car. The other driver was issued a ticket for careless operation. A car behind my daughter was a witness to the accident along with a passenger with my daughter. The driver at fault was a 78 yr old lady that was with her 80 yr old sister on their way to a casino. They are fighting the ticket saying that my daughter was speeding and didn’t even use her brakes because there were no skid marks. This was 8:30 pm and it was dark. They are also claiming that the elderly sister had injuries. But, when I asked if they were ok, they did mention the sister bumped her head on the window upon impact but she was ok. They also stated that she had an aneurism(sp?) 4 mos before. The police report states that my daughter was doing the speed limit and that the driver behind her did see her brake lights. Can they win?

a car hit me from behind while riding my bicycle, i went to the hospital but did not suffer major injuries. I just want the person responsible for this to pay for my medical expenses and my bicycle without having to go through a lawyer but his insurance information is not available and neither is his phone number… can you help me ?
i got hit by a car from behind while riding my bicycle, yes i have a police report and witnesses. But the police report doesn’t have his insurer or policy number, what would be the next step on this case if i did not want to go through a lawyer? All i want is for the person responsible to pay for my medical bill and my bike .. what can i do!!! i dont want to go through a lawyer
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how can i get his insurance info if the policy number on the report is expired? i made an attempt to contact him directly but i think he doesn’t want to give me his info. He is from out of state so the billing dpt. can’t get involved. I have to do it. my injuries are not bad enough to build up a case the lawyer said.

Should we consult an attorney about a car accident my husband was recently involved in to make sure we get the max amount we deserve? I’ll try and give you as much details about the accident as possible.

What happened: My husband was driving home from work when 2 cars came to a stop in front of him, he stopped about 1 1/2 car lengths behind them as they were waiting to turn left, about 3 seconds later a large SUV rear-ended him dead on pushing him into the van in front of him and totaling our car. He went to the ER right away but haven’t gotten the x-rays back yet. We won’t get the police report for a few more days still but it was DEFINITELY the woman’s fault. My husband is under DR’s orders to take off 1 week, and then light duty for 1 week (possibly longer after we find out the results of the x-rays), he is feeling anxious because of missing work and we have no savings so we’re stressed about bills, we have a 5 month old and he cannot help me at home, and is afraid to drive now.
Oh yes and my husband drives for a living so him being afraid of getting into another accident is taking a toll on his work performance capacity.

Mainly we want the woman (or her insurance company) to pay: the remainder of our loan, my husband’s present and future medical bills regarding these injuries, lost wages, loss of ability to provide household serivces, loss of use of property (ie the car), pain and suffering (for his physical pain, mental suffering, and emotional distress), a rental car that is comparable to our totaled car until this is settled.

Also we know that the woman has insurance and it is up to date as we have already contacted her insurance as well as ours about this accident.

So do I have a case, should we get a lawyer?
our insurance co offered us about 14k for the car, but we owe about 16k on our loan as we’ve not had this car not even 2 months. When we purchased the car we didn’t get GAP so there is around 2k that will be left on the loan if we accept this.
he was at a dead stop and the woman was going 55mph when she hit him, that is why he was pushed so far. The police officer walked the skid marks from our car and he was pushed 10 feet (I guess that’s about 1 1/2 cars length right?)
this is what the car looks like now,

http://s223.photobucket.com/albums/dd204/astolateinfanite/car%20accident/

and yes I am telling 100% of the truth, I feel bad for the women who hit him as she seemed very upset but we are newly married with a young baby and had worked hard for our car and life only to have it jeopardized by this womans negligence!

I was in a car accident a couple months ago. The police report said I was 100%clear of fault and even gave the other guy a violation for dangerous lane changing. I have pics that prove my case but of course the guy works for a large company and they are fighting it. As soon as my attorney was informed by the other insurance company that they were not fighting the claim, he quit and said it was not worth his while to take my case now and that I would need to get a differnt attorney. Is this ethical, can he just quit my case because he doesnt feel he will make enough money? I have back injuries and my truck has around 00.00 in damage and I am afraid this is going to hurt my case. I have contacted another attorney that said he would be happy to take my case and it sounds like the big insurance company bullied my other attorney. Does anyone have any advise or have a similar situation that had a postive outcome? I am in need of some serious motivation, im feeling beaten down already.

While I was making left turn at the intersection upon the signal turning green, I was broadsided. The other driver was clearly running the red light, but claimed she had the green light. There was no witness and the police report didn’t specify who’s at fault. No injuries on both parties. Does anyone know what the California laws/rules say about the case like mine?

Thank you for your help in advance.
BTW, I had the green arrow.

He is being sued by his friend who was in the car and the mother who wasn’t. Basically saying it was intentional. It was an accident in Dec. of ’07. My son can’t afford a lawyer and has to have a motion or plea by this Wed. the 15th. Who does he plea to the court or the suers lawyer?
At the time the only insurance he had was on the car only through the finance company. He had just started a new job and was waiting for payday to get the other insurance. I need to find out who he needs to file his plea with the court or the lawyer for the friend. the mother is even suing stating she witnessed the accident which she did not. there were no citations issued and no other vehicles involved. it was just an accident due to bad tires. she has already lied to her lawyer by saying she witnessed the accident and police report says she came up on it after the fact. So who does he plea to court or their lawyer?