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Can I leave the country before a court date for car accident in which noone was involved?

Your son should not have any problems at the airport due to the fact that he has a pending traffic ticket. Just make sure that someone (family member, attorney, etc...) appears for him at his hearing date in order to deal with the ticket so a judgment doesn't get entered against him for failure to appear. You can contact me if you have any further questions.

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My husband was hit on his motorcycle by a car

Find a personal injury attorney immediately to help you determine if there are any other sources of recovery for your husband, such as underinsured motorist coverage or med pay coverage on your own insurance policy. Given the severity of the injury and the amount of the bills, this will likely be too difficult for you to handle on your own. Good luck and best wishes for your husband's recovery.

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Rear End collision, person in the front car was drunk and got arrested, who is at fault?

The reason you read drivers who rear-end others are typically at fault is because they are most often guilty of failing to keep a proper lookout, following too closely, going too fast for conditions, etc... If the driver in front of you was able to stop for traffic conditions and come to a complete stop before you hit him, then it is likely you are at fault...regardless of the other driver's intoxication.

If i slip a fall but received no injury is there a legal obligation to the store owner

It is hard to tell exactly what you are asking, but I think you are asking if you have any recourse against a property owner for a slip and fall incident if you were not injured. The answer is no. You must have some element of damage (i.e. - an inury) to pursue a premises liability claim against a property owner who has a dangerous condition on their property. Glad to hear you weren't injured! I hope I answered your question.

My husband's car was hit 3 weeks ago. He and the other party were going to settle without insurance. But now the other guy doesn

Hopefully your husband reported the accident to the police to document the occurrence. If he hasn't done so already, he should report this to his own insurance company immediately. He should have his company fix the car and let them worry about getting the money back from the guy who hit it.

New attorney

You don't have to have broken bones in order to have a case. There are many very real and painful injuries that don't show up on x-rays or an MRI. If your current lawyer isn't interested in your case, you should discharge that lawyer and find one who is. Good luck to you.

I hit a teenage girl with my truck. She ran into traffic. I have witnesses and police reports. Her parents are suing.

It is tough to answer your question because you haven't given two important pieces of information: 1. the amount of your insurance coverage; and 2. the severity of the girl's injuries. What your insurance company is talking about is that the severity of the girl's injuries may have a monetary value that exceeds the amount of coverage you have, thus exposing your assets (house, car, etc...) to what is called an "excess" judgment (a judgment that exceeds your insurance coverage). While your...

I was hit by an uninsured driver and am being sued by them. What are my options?

All it takes to file a lawsuit against someone is a trip to the courthouse to file a compaint and paying the filing fee. Just because you have been sued does not necessarily mean you are responsible for the other party's damages. If the facts of your case are as you say they are, it sounds like you should win the case. Turn the matter over to your insurance company and they should take care of it for you. Good luck.

Do i have a case?

Since the other car ran the stop sign, you and your passenger have potential claims for injuries, lost wages, pain & suffering, disability (depending on the severity of your injuries), and maybe disfigurment for your passenger (depending on the severity of the laceration/facial injuries). You should each contact a personal injury attorney who can properly evaluate the pecifics of your case for more detailed advice. Regarding your airbags failing to deploy, you would each need to consult...

What is the statute of limitations on suing an apartment complex for an injury from a fall?

The Statute of Limitations may vary depending on what jurisdiction you are in. In Illinois, the Statute of Limitations for injury cases is 2 years. While Texas may not be exactly the same as Illinois, you have likely missed the opportunity to assert your claim since your event occurred back in 1988. You can consult with a local injury attorney or the local bar association to verify the Statute time in your state. Good luck with your recovery.