Bret A. Schnitzer’s Answers

Bret A. Schnitzer

Lincoln Park Personal Injury Lawyer.

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  1. Do I/ Should I report an accident to my insurance co. if I was hit in an accident, minimal car damage,exhibiting lower back pain

    Answered 7 months ago.

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    2. Christian K. Lassen II
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    Do it as soon as possible. Some insurance carriers will not pay, ever ,if there was not a police report made.

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  2. My father had a automobile accident and a personal injury claim open. He died last week? What happens to the claim?

    Answered 7 months ago.

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    2. Mona Deldar
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    An estate has to be opened to continue. Your attorney will be able to assist you. Good luck.

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  3. My friend was at fault in rear-end accident. Needs legal help/advice, ASAP!

    Answered 7 months ago.

    1. Manuel Alzamora Juarez
    2. Bret A. Schnitzer
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    If the insurance company settles her case in full and gets a release from her which is full and final the case is over. I am not sure what you are referring to when you say "accept settlement". Your friend should talk to his insurance company. It sounds like he may have caused a severe injury. If that is the case you can expect litigation. The insurance company will defend the case and get your friend an attorney if suit is filed.

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  4. Is my University liable if I am involved in an auto accident while traveling to a mandatory school assignment

    Answered 7 months ago.

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    If you are a student, probably not. If you are an employee it depends. I trust you are a student? I would need more facts.

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  5. Bad Faith Insurance Question

    Answered 7 months ago.

    1. Michael Raymond Daymude
    2. Scott Richard Kaufman
    3. Jeffrey Mark Adams
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    No, but your insurance company may still be able to settle it before trial.

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  6. If the at Fault carrie tendered limits of 25k...will UIM pay anything?

    Answered 7 months ago.

    1. Herman Gene Burkett Jr.
    2. Kevin Coluccio
    3. L. Ty Wilson
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    You need to have the UM carrier agree to allow you to accept policy limits under most policies. In essence they need give you permission to accept the policy limits or you have not complied with the policy language. If your attorney is skilled in P.I. he will know this. Good luck.

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  7. I was at fault for an accident while driving a company vehicle. How liable am I?

    Answered 7 months ago.

    1. Gary A Kester
    2. John Gus Zgourides
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    Your employer, if they are still in business will hire a lawyer that should defend both you and them. Since your employer is liable for the accident, they have much to lose if you are not protected. Contact your ex-employer and ask for them to direct you to the attorney/claims adjuster to protect your interests.

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  8. Do I have to give my insurance information to the person that hit my car, gave me their insurance information and left

    Answered 7 months ago.

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    There is no reason not to cooperate with her. She was at fault and it is probably a good idea to give the information to her.

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  9. I just found out I am being sued and I discovered I am underinsured. How do I defend myself? Should I go bankrupt?

    Answered 7 months ago.

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    Unless the case cant be settled for policy limits or less, why go bankrupt now? The defendant has not exceeded your insurance policies with a jury verdict have they? If the answer is no than it is still just a claim and your personal assets are not at risk unless they get a judgment that exceeds your policy limits. Good luck.

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  10. None of the lawyers i call in Florida want to take my case because the auto accident occurred in New York! What do i do?

    Answered 7 months ago.

    1. Kim Michael Cullen
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    Have a FL lawyer refer you to a NY lawyer. The FL lawyer will help you get treatment and the NY lawyer will handle your case. The FL lawyer will get a participation fee from the NY lawyer for referring the case and his participation. Case solved.:)

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