Gerard A. DeVita's Answers (453)

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Following to close?

Gerard's answer | Answered on August 29, 2018

Agree with Jeff Adams here -- what are you asking? If you're inquiring as to whether you were following too closely -- yes. There is a strong...

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I was walking and hit by a vehicle and 8 months later I had a collision with a vehicle vs vehicle. Can I sue both?

Gerard's answer | Answered on August 29, 2018

Be very careful here. If your injuries from the two accidents overlap significantly, you should discuss with your lawyer(s) possible strategies...

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Can I get more than $5,000?

Gerard's answer | Answered on August 28, 2018

You should never let a fox guard the henhouse, nor should you let an insurance adjuster decide the maximum you're allowed to recover for an injury....

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Can prior convictions be brought up in a current trial?

Gerard's answer | Answered on August 28, 2018

Is this for a criminal charge or a civil claim brought by the pedestrian?

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Someone hit my car in at the side and I didn’t stop. I came home. What’s gonna happen?

Gerard's answer | Answered on August 28, 2018

Sorry, but there is just not enough information in your post to offer constructive advice on the situation. How & where did the accident happen? ...

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What is my recourse?

Gerard's answer | Answered on August 27, 2018

Fortunately, most of what the police report says about the accident is inadmissible as evidence. However, if you were hurt, it is strongly...

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Advice about sueing from a car accident in new york

Gerard's answer | Answered on August 27, 2018

The various factors are too numerous to adequately review in this forum. However, simply put: yes, the others involved MAY be able to sue if...

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When and how long?

Gerard's answer | Answered on August 27, 2018

EOB's (Explanation Of Benefits) generally come from your own insurance carrier. They simply detail payments made under No Fault, and have little...

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Is a company responsible for damages above the value of the vehicle or is that about it?

Gerard's answer | Answered on August 24, 2018

The question of negligence goes to responsibility, and is separate from the question of your damages. In other words, once you reach 100% fault...

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My car was gone this morning I call the cops and they can’t tell me anything I call the bank and the same thing what can I do?

Gerard's answer | Answered on August 23, 2018

Assuming there is no other reason the car could have been taken (repossession, parking violation, etc.) Immediately report it to the Police and...

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