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How many days of car rental or loss of use am i entitled to?

The insurance companies routinely apply similar mythical formulas such as yours. The law generally entitles you to the loss of use of the vehicle from the date of loss until the date of payment for your car. HOWEVER, be very careful when signing any documents from the insurance company so that you do not waive rights you may have for an injury claim. Likewise, if you sue the at fault party in small claims court over the rental car issues you can very easily preclude yourself from later...

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My parents where in a very serious car accident, the other party have fault, and this car doesn´t have insurance, what can i do.

Hello Sharon: First, I am very sorry to hear that this happened to your family. I hope they make a full recovery. I firmly believe you will need a lawyer to explore potential insurance that may be applicable to this loss. It is possible the policy that the driver gave to the police expired, however, there may be another policy that you do not know about. There could be an owner policy, the driver could have been in the course and scope of employment thus making an employer liable, or,...

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If I have been in 3 motorcycle accidents and I have these post traumatic experiences can they send me somewhere other than jail?

Your question is not clear as to why you feel you would be sent to jail. If you were injured in any of these accidents, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your rights. As there is an applicable Statute of Limitations, you should not delay. Good luck!

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My lawyer has a account in my name and has never told me

You may be referring to an Attorney Client Trust Account, which is common. Call your lawyer and ask him/her to clarify.

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Attorney in san diego for bedbugs.

I would agree with Christopher. If there is evidence that the bedbugs are in this hotel & in your room (as opposed to perhaps some other location where you may have been bitten) and the injuries are significant a local lawyer may be able to help you

Who is responsible for the car accident while test driving the private vehicle for sale?

For the purpose of determining fault after a car accident, the purpose of the trip does not really matter (however it can make a difference as to which insurance companies may be involved) I would suggest contacting the insurance company for the at fault driver and starting from there. Good luck

Should i register a car in my name that is not mine?

It is not advisable. You will assume potential liability, which may be limited to $15,000.00 in certain situations, but may also be exposing yourself to greater, and potentially significant liability, if certain facts apply. I would advise against it.

What do i do when my lawyer is not doing his job?

I agree with the others that it is a good idea to try to meet with the lawyer to have your questions answered. Many times lawyers may be constricted by insurance limitations, multiple parties making claims, the Court calendar or other issues beyond the lawyers control. As a consequence, a client may feel the lawyer is not doing his or her job. Contact your lawyer and find out if this may be the case. If you would like to talk, I am in San Diego.

I had a car accident last week on the 21th of December..what should i do i still have back and shoulder muscle pain..??

If you were a passenger in the car, liablity issues are not a primary concern. The primary concern would be addressing your injuries (for which a lawyer can arrange medical care if you do not have health insurance) and making sure there is enough insurance to cover your losses. If you were the driver, it seems from your description that liability may be an issue. Either way, you should contact a lawyer who can offer you a free consultation to help sort this out. You can also call me if you like.

Can I pursue legal action against DUI driver that totaled my car, beyond what insurance paid?

If the insurance company only paid for the car fair market value, then yes, you can recover beyond that for injuries you may have sustained as well as lost income, pain and suffering and other damages that may be applicable to the case. If you hire a lawyer for this then you may be able to later recover the contingency fee portion in a restitution hearing. You should ask the deputy district attorney assigned to the case if that is an option in your case. If you are referring to the car only,...