I was involved in a car accident, the lady hit my car backing up, can I record our Conversations?

You can only record the conversation if they know it is being recorded and approve.

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Contact a good board certified trial lawyer . . . you will get a better answer once a lawyer knows all the facts.

What is a gag order and what does it do? How would I go about getting one if needed?

If you are just curious . . . . do the google.

Can a Plaintiff legally communicate the law to a defense witness without "tampering" ?

Your lawyer can speak to the witness. You "can" but it is very very risky to do so.

They should pay for a rental vehicle. They should have insurance to cover this issue. Sounds like you are getting the runaround . . . contact a...

What happens to a civil lawsuit if it starts like a civil litigation but during discovery comes out that it is a criminal case??

The civil case continues. The state may or may not pursue the criminal court matter, that is up to them. Both can proceed at the same time.

No. You appear for the court reporter. He or she reads the questions and youthen answer them.

Can I get my money back??

You should never have been paying anything without an agreement in writhing and a release. Lesson learned.

Can I ask the court for continuance in order to serve a witness?

There is no deadline to serve the witness with a subpoena to testify at your trial. Serve him and force his or her attendance.

Can a driver who got a dui that caused me to crash my car be liable for my damages?

If you can prove that is how the accident happened, then he can be held responsible. He may have a different version of events, though.