How can insurance fin out about past driving records for a personal injury lawsuit?

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   Eric Rothstein

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   Answered November 12, 2012 14:11. There is a national data base that the carriers all enter claim information in. I believe it is triggered by name and date of birth/ss#. You should discuss this with your lawyer.

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   Yefim Rubinov

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   Answered November 12, 2012 13:41. do you have an attorney? If not, then hire one

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   Brian PascalePro

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   Answered November 12, 2012 13:46. There are insurance databases that track prior claim history. Speak with an personal injury attorney in you area.

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   Michael PalumboPro

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   Answered November 12, 2012 14:02. Consult with your attorney on this

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   Robert Kopelson

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   Answered November 12, 2012 13:41. There is a national database run by ISO, an ins services company. The insurers report claims there, and then insurers can contact them to see if any claimant has had prior claims. I beleive they are in New Jersey. Google them. You can request a history on yourself, for a fee.

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   James D. Kiley

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   Answered November 12, 2012 17:57. You indicate that you have filed suit already. In that case, you really need to be advised by your current attorney. You are on a number of topics here and only your attorney has the big picture and can properly advise you. Why are you not asking him/her? If you have, the second question is why are you not listening to his/her advice. Perhaps its time to find a new attorney?

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   David McCormick

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   Answered November 12, 2012 14:04. With your driver’s license number they may be able to get the information from your State agency that keeps your driver license records.

   DISCLAIMER: David J. McCormick is licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin and this answer is being... moreDISCLAIMER: David J. McCormick is licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin and this answer is being provided for informational purposes only because the laws of your jurisdiction may differ. This answer based on general legal principles and is not intended for the purpose of providing specific legal advice or opinions. Under no circumstances does this answer constitute the establishment of an attorney-client relationship. less

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   James CuperoPro

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   Answered November 18, 2012 07:22. When it comes to past medical history in a personal injury case honesty is the best policy. Concealing a prior injury to the same area or related areas can prove fatal to a personal injury claim. However, the fact that an individual may have injured the same body party previously does not preclude a recovery if the lawyer is aware of it and appropriate arguments of exacerbation or new injury are presented to the jury by an appropriate expert. Rest assured big brother is watching, the central index bureau data bank does exist and in more than 99% of cases concealing past medical history will be uncovered.

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