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Minor accident while waiting to merge into next lane at red light. Possible to dispute liability with my own insurance?

David's answer | Answered on February 03, 2011

Your insurance company owes you a duty of good faith in the handling of your claim, and their failure to do so may result (depending on your State)...

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Auto hit from rear while parked on shoulder of interstate.

David's answer | Answered on February 03, 2011

The car that rear-ended your car was negligent on many levels.

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Our son developed a first time ever bed sore wound in 6 days in local hosp Can I hold them responsible for care of wound

David's answer | Answered on February 03, 2011

I hope that your son makes a full recovery, and if that is the case you probably will not find an attorney to represent you due to the lack of...

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I had shoulder surery twice from a job injury and now im on permanent restriction after haveing a fce. and i cant lift over 30lb

David's answer | Answered on January 31, 2011

Given the complexity you should contact a local worker’s comp. attorney ASAP. Most offer free initial consultations. All workers’ comp cases are...

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Can you be compensated if you were hit and your license is suspended?

David's answer | Answered on January 31, 2011

The fact that your sister’s driver’s license was suspended has nothing to do with her injuries or the property damage claim. The fact that she was...

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What should I expect from an IME?

David's answer | Answered on January 31, 2011

You do not state whether or not you have an attorney and who is requesting the IME. If you have a duty to cooperate with your own insurance...

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I lease a car and let another person drive it. Am I legally liable if that person has an accident.

David's answer | Answered on January 31, 2011

Assuming you gave the other person permission to drive your car your insurance could cover the damages up to your limits. However, if the other...

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I was issued a ticket for failure to maintain control of vehicle. Was I liable of the accident? Was the ticket fair enough?

David's answer | Answered on January 25, 2011

The ticket is legal and if you don’t think the ticket was fair given your brake failure then you should fight it in court. The ticket should have a...

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I fell on ice. Do I have a case?

David's answer | Answered on January 24, 2011

You should report this to your employer because it may be covered as a worker’s comp. injury because you were in Kansas on business. Anything...

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I injured my hand at work

David's answer | Answered on January 24, 2011

The unsafe machine could bring what’s called third-party liability against the manufacturer, seller, servicer, etc…. However, if your employer...

David J. McCormick's Answers (5001)

Minor accident while waiting to merge into next lane at red light. Possible to dispute liability with my own insurance?

Auto hit from rear while parked on shoulder of interstate.

Our son developed a first time ever bed sore wound in 6 days in local hosp Can I hold them responsible for care of wound

I had shoulder surery twice from a job injury and now im on permanent restriction after haveing a fce. and i cant lift over 30lb

Can you be compensated if you were hit and your license is suspended?

What should I expect from an IME?

I lease a car and let another person drive it. Am I legally liable if that person has an accident.

I was issued a ticket for failure to maintain control of vehicle. Was I liable of the accident? Was the ticket fair enough?

I fell on ice. Do I have a case?

I injured my hand at work