Franklin D. Julian Jr.'s Answers

Can my grand daughter recieve her structured settlement at 16?

Structured settlement agreements are basically a private contract. As you can tell by reading them, they are incredibly complex. In most states, approval of a minor's settlement and the oringinal structured settlement agreement would require the approval of a court. Often times, minors receive lump sum settlements from as part of the structured settlement agreement. These payments can occur at any any age. So if the agreement says Age 16, then she will get the payment then. However, it is...

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I was in a car accident with a 18 wheeler in feb this year. No citations given. The insurance for the truck company is crazy!

Insurance companies typically try to scare you by saying you have fault for a collision. I have had them say someone fully stopped at a stoplight was 50% at fault for not getting out of the way of a semi that rear ended my client! Fear not, they are full of it! Try to avoid taking a loan from these companies that prey on people in your situation. They charge breathtaking interest rates that would be illegal if they were loans. You can easily borrow $5,000 and owe $20,000 before the case...

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How can i get help with a person that hit my car.

You have two good options. The first is to get a local lawyer. Indianapolis has many great general practice attorneys who could help. The other option, depending on the amount of your property damage is to sue in small claims court. The fact that you didn't have insurance or a license should not be a factor in deciding fault. Good luck.

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What should i do? NO insurance not my fault.

You should give me a call. There are options. Your lack of insurance is probably not an issue. Call 574-247-1234.

If your step-child get's into a car accident, can I get my driver's license suspended?

First, if you had car insurance you should call them. What a lot of people don't know is that your own car insurance company has a duty to defend you in a lawsuit. When a car accident case goes to trial, 99 times out of a hundred the lawyer for the person who caused the wreck is actually paid by the insurance company. The jury never hears this, but it is true. Next, you need to take that letter to an attorney. They should be able to clear things up with the BMV. Remember, they are a large...

Personal injury case, for a car accident that was not my fault.

Your settlement is not income, so you don't have to worry about taxes. There is a possibility of a lien being placed on your settlement though. Courts take child support very seriously and they have the power to attach your settlement. It is best to plan to pay your back child support from any settlement andmake it part of the equation when deciding whether to settle your case. You really, really, really need to get an attorney and discuss this thoroughly.

Fell at a store coming out of a tent on display. injured my face and 2 year old grandson. do we hire an atty or wait ?

You should immediately do two things. First, take photographs. Photograph your injuries with a high quailty, high megapixel camera. Photograph the injuries to your grandson. Take lots of photographs where the incident happened. It does not matter that the "thing" is no longer there. But if the "thing" still is there, photograph it from every imaginable angle. Remember, the jury will be wondering why it is that you didn't see the hazard. Save the shoes you were wearing and the clothes...

Husband playing catch with neighbor child...child missed ball, grazing his head....at hospital with injuries, attorney need?

Call your insurance company and tell them what happened. It sounds like this is something that can occur without negligence. You should be fine.

How long do I have to sue after a personal injury in a car accident in Indiana?

You really need to get an attorney for you and your mother right away. The issue now is getting a lawsuit on file and determining whether you have all the proper parties named.

No insurance on my friends vehicle, but the other person had a suspended license..who is at fault?

Indiana requires drivers to have insurance. Obviously you have to have driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle. But a lack of a driver's license will be punished criminally, it will not make the other driver responsible for damages from this wreck. Since the niece appears to be at fault, she will likely be financially responsible for the damages. The niece may have coverage that applies. It is possible the other driver gas insurance, even without a license.