an18 wheeler hit my 2005 honda civic it was his fault how much should i ask for: should i get a lawyer??
Bradley's answer: It would depend on what your injuries and damages are as to how much you should recover. If it is simply damage to the car, and there is no question of fault, you could probably handle it without an attorney since it is simply the cost to repair or replace, depending on what is lower. So the damages are based on what the mechanic will charge and the blue book value of the vehicle. If you have personal injuries and doctor bills, you should consult with an attorney. Even though the bills may be straightforward, you are also entitled to pain and suffering and an attorney can help you maximize that recovery. Many attorneys, including me, give a free initial consultation, so you have very little downside in at least talking with an attorney.
auto accident. other driver ran red light, made improper turn, left the scene of accident. her insurance company not claiming...: woman (very elderly, on medication, with corrective lense restriciton) ran red light, made improper turn, hit me on right side, left the scene (but was not cited for it), unaware she just caused major damage to her vehicle. was found 2 hours later still unaware she was in a major accident, and her insurance company STILL will not claim liabilty.....i just wondered if any here have heard of such nonsense? police report verifies this completely what i just stated.....what is with this insurance company?
Bradley's answer: Are they denying liability (meaning they say that their insured wasn't at fault) or are they denying coverage (saying that she didn't pay premiums or their policy had already expired)? If it is the former, and you have an accident report saying she was at fault, they are probably gathering information on the damage and haven't actually "denied" the claim. Either way, the only thing you can do is file a suit against the person who hit you. It is really her case against her insurance company for any bad faith action in NC.
What happens if the guy who hit me doesn't have car insurance?: I was T-boned at an intersection when I had a green light. We exchanged insurance information after the cops arrived, but now his insurance company is saying he wasn't covered? Now what happens?
Bradley's answer: Unless you opted out, you should have uninsured motorist coverage. Contact your insurance company immediately and start a claim. If you have personal injury, I'd recommend you speak with an attorney. See the link below for more information.