If my automobile is in fact a motorized vehicle does that mean my auto insurance is invalid?

The terms automobiles and motor vehicles are often used interchangeably. Your vehicle should be covered by your auto insurance. For your own...

What is our responsibility for a dog bite and cosmetic surgery years later.

You would be responsible for any damages past or reasonably certain to occur in the future. There is a Statute of Limitations that applies to all...

The best person to explain this to you is your own lawyer. The answer here is "it depends." It depends on the circumstances, who is involved,...

Can I take funds from my son's settlement before he turns 18?

It depends on a number of things. From the sounds of it, your son has received funds from a personal injury claim. Those funds are presumably...

Is my daughter/passenger entitled to special damages through my UIM coverage?

From your description, it sounds like you are actually hoping to get Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM) from your policy to cover your daughter's...

What releases am I required to authorize to counsel representing uninsured motorist -- who is now being sued by my own insurer?

In Minnesota, you may be required to sign and provide authorizations, but the scope of the releases can vary greatly. I would not ignore the...

Friends old dog was in back of truck inside dog kennel with door open & lunged at me and bit my finger. Had to have surgery

You should have an attorney representing you in this. The insurance adjuster handles these matters for a living. No matter how cooperative and...

Is the insurance company just telling me that they don't have to settle because I do not have a lawyer?

You mentioned that you had 6 chiropractic appointments, and your accident was back in January. Given that limited information, I suspect the...

Auto insurance

Fault and insurance coverage are separate issues. Lack of insurance coverage has nothing to do with a determination of who was at fault for...