Stephen Boyd’s Answers

Stephen has answered 59 questions

• I was the victim of a hit in run the driver was accused of dwi after the police caught him. what action do i take?

  Asked by a user in Havelock, NC - 8 months ago.

  You appear to have a property damage claim. If there is collision coverage on your vehicle, you can file a claim with your insurance and they will go after the other company for repayment (...

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• I want to determine what the insurance adjuster is offering is low ball or not. My daughter was in 2 car accidents within 2 day

  Asked by a user in Spring Hill, TN - 8 months ago.

  The value of your daughter's injuries will be dictated by the values of similar cases in your local area. A lot of people want to settle their case without an attorney. Sometimes that makes sense....

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• Does being ticketed for unsafe lane change when rear-ended in an accident put me at fault, insurance wise?

  Asked by a user in Syracuse, NY - 9 months ago.

  It could go against both. Your daughter had a duty to see what was there to be seen and to properly judge the speed of the oncoming vehicle before making the lane change. The other driver had the...

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• What kind of punishment would a person with no prior record be likely to recieve for forgery and grand theft 5000.00 in F.L

  Asked by a user in Vero Beach, FL - 9 months ago.

  3rd Grand theft is a violation of 812.014(2)(c)2. ($5,000 or more but less than $10,000). That is a 3rd degree felony. You should seek legal counsel immediately. The penalties for 3rd degree...

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• How can i sue an uninsured motorist?

  Asked by a user in Denver, CO - 9 months ago.

  You should contact a personal injury attorney in your area. You might also look at your own insurance policy. Some states provide for policies to include coverage for uninsured motorists (UM...

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• How do you go about getting a new attorney for a PIP car accident? Can you switch attorneys half way through the process if you

  Asked by a user in Orlando, FL - 9 months ago.

  In most states you have the right to change attorneys at any time in the process. Your outgoing attorney will likely be entitled to a fee for the work done to date. If this was a contingent fee...

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• I have question over ownwership of a pet. please see the details.

  Asked by a user in Brooklyn, NY - 9 months ago.

  Your new roommate really has no ownership claim to the animal. Neither does she have standing (a legal connection to the harm) to make the claim. If the dog is in your possession, and you agree it...

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• Can someone else insure my car

  Asked by a user in New York, NY - 9 months ago.

  You might be able to add him to the title. At least that way, you would retain some formal ownership of the vehicle. You might also consult with a local insurance agent.

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• My car was hit at a intersection. Witness claims on police report that my father ran a red light. Insurance denies claim.

  Asked by a user in Rochester, NY - about 3 years ago.

  If your father was seriously injured, any personal injury attorney will likely take up this issue as part of the case. If, as you say, the light must have been red for both drivers, you have a...

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• My former spouse was the parent of our deceased child. Is the former spouse entitled to share in my wrongful death settlement?

  Asked by a user in New York, NY - over 3 years ago.

  I am sorry for your loss. I do not believe New York law would allow you to prevent the other parent from collecting 50% of the settlement. I am assuming that you are represented and your...

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