Santa Ana Defective and Dangerous Products Attorney.
In a perfect world, the insurance companies would treat people such as yourself with respect and cooperation so that claims can be resolved amicably without the need for lawyers. Unfortunately, in the real world, that is not always the case. Here, it appears that the adjuster involved has already closed his mind on the issue. Therefore, legal assistance may be necessary. Every claim at has two basic components: fault and compensation. Given the situation you described, the insurance...
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If your question is whether the Pet food company is liable for the damages caused by its inferior product, the answer is yes so long as you can prove that the infestation was caused by its product. This is not so much a product liability case in the sense of a bodily injury matter as it is a breach of implied warranty type action. Companies who put products out for sale (like pet food), are giving an implied warranty (or contractual promise) that the products are fit for their intended...
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Your Dad's insurance company will handle any claim brought by the other driver, and hire an attorney to defend your Dad if it gets that far. From your description, it sounds like the other driver is at fault, but that will not prevent him from making a claim, especially if he has a different version of events. The insurance covering the other automobile should cover that driver unless he stole the vehicle or is specifically exempted from the policy by name. I cannot tell if either of those...
You have a right to claim damages or sue someone even if they do not have insurance. Of course, if they do not have any substantial assets (a description that applies to nearly all the uninsured drivers out there), there may be no practical reason to do so. From your description, it sounds like you were the third car in a three car accident. If there is evidence that the middle car's driver was also negligent (in other words, careless), you could file a claim against her as well....
I agree with the above answers. Just make sure to fully cooperate with the attorney your insurance company hired for you. For example, if your attorney asks for permission to release your policy limits, give it to him or her. Also, if you are informed that the injuried pedestrians have made a demand to settle that is within your insurance limits, be sure to ask that the case be settled for that amount. If you that and the insurance company decides not to pay the demand, and if the matter...
In an ideal world, you would consult with the attorney retained by your insurance company first. He or she could advise you whether the claim is likely to exceed the policy limits, and by how much. This would be ideal since the cost would be borne by your auto insurance company. The insurance company will likely not retain a lawyer, however, until you are sued, which could be several months, or even two years, after the accident. If you feel you have substantial assets at risk, a quick...