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What am I entitled to

R.'s answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

It depends: was the other driver negligent; were you negligent in any way in causing your injury? You have not provided enough information for...

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Would 2 months with no response to my claim and closing my claim, claiming they didn't see my name on report, "BAD FAITH" Thanks

R.'s answer | Answered on March 07, 2015

North Carolina does not recognized a third-party claim for bad faith; this means that an injured person cannot claim the other party's insurance...

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I was involved in a motorcycle accident in tn but live in nc. Which state do I need to search for representation

R.'s answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

You have a couple of options. -Ideally, you would hire a TN lawyer to represent your interests in TN; -Or, you can hire a lawyer who is...

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Interstate Emergency Custody Order NC to Fla

R.'s answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

When I was a much younger lawyer, I handled domestic cases pro bono and one of the most memorable and meaningful cases I handled was forcing the...

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I live in NC. I was a passenger in the car, which my driver was at fault. Can I make claim under their driver's policy.

R.'s answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

Your claim is against the driver, but it's your policy that provides the primary insurance coverage, not his. The insurance company may suggest...

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Getting insurance company to pay bills.

R.'s answer | Answered on February 22, 2015

The bad news is the insurance company doesn't have to pay the accumulated medical bills. North Carolina is an "at fault" state, which means you...

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I was involved in a hit and run. They caught the guy. The Insurance company is saying he may not be covered.

R.'s answer | Answered on November 13, 2014

You have a claim against the son for the damage to your car; the question is how will the damages be paid. His insurance company or yours and since...

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Can a Judge sentence a DWI driver that has taken a plea deal if his daughter was killed by a drunk driver.

R.'s answer | Answered on November 07, 2014

Yes; a judge may choose to accept a plea deal and impose a sentence/punishment contained in the agreement or as required by law. You have not...

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Hit & Run - policy owner's insurance giving me run around

R.'s answer | Answered on November 06, 2014

The key questions are if, and when, the owner reported it stolen to law enforcement. If reported, allow the investigation to proceed - the law...

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Insurance denying resoonsibility. What should i do?

R.'s answer | Answered on November 04, 2014

Most of the out-of-state lawyers that have responded have given you good advice: you need to speak with a local lawyer - you may eventually need a...

R. Alfred Patrick's Answers (167)

What am I entitled to

Would 2 months with no response to my claim and closing my claim, claiming they didn't see my name on report, "BAD FAITH" Thanks

I was involved in a motorcycle accident in tn but live in nc. Which state do I need to search for representation

Interstate Emergency Custody Order NC to Fla

I live in NC. I was a passenger in the car, which my driver was at fault. Can I make claim under their driver's policy.

Getting insurance company to pay bills.

I was involved in a hit and run. They caught the guy. The Insurance company is saying he may not be covered.

Can a Judge sentence a DWI driver that has taken a plea deal if his daughter was killed by a drunk driver.

Hit & Run - policy owner's insurance giving me run around

Insurance denying resoonsibility. What should i do?