Questions answered by Daragh John Carter

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Can I sue the person that hit me?

Daragh's answer | Answered on April 07, 2015

All you are owed for the vehicle is the Fair Market Value, you cannot make the other side pay any more money than that. Did you have Personal...

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Being sued for property damage. What is needed to prepare for said issue?

Daragh's answer | Answered on April 07, 2015

Aside from the coverage issue, which Dwaine Massey explained to you very well, your girlfriend has a liability defense to the claim. If a...

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Does a person have to provide valid insurance information when involved in an auto accident?

Daragh's answer | Answered on April 07, 2015

Yes, all drivers must carry valid insurance coverage or provide proof of self-insurance, and you have to provide your insurance information to...

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What should I do after being in automobile accident where the other driver was at fault?

Daragh's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

You can make an injury claim under the other driver's policy even if you get workers comp benefits. The workers comp insurer will have a lien...

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Defamation (public figure)

Daragh's answer | Answered on April 05, 2015

Probably not a public figure because the person is not "pervasively involved in public affairs." I would say your average member of the public...

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My father recently passed away. He was in the hospital when he died. Can I get a copy of the hospital records?

Daragh's answer | Answered on April 05, 2015

I doubt the hospital will release your father's confidential health information without appropriate documentation. Since he's deceased I'm not sure...

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Both my vehicle and the responsible party is covered by same insurance. Conflict of interest? Is it too soon to file DV?

Daragh's answer | Answered on April 04, 2015

* You can make a DV claim. While there is an element of subjectivity to it, the same is true of pain and suffering and Progressive pays that claim...

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I was hit by a hit and run drunk driver in Houston, Tx.

Daragh's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

Yes, but... * If you want to sue to the driver to pursue his assets, you can't take the insurance money first THEN sue him. If you want the...

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LOP disbursements after settlement

Daragh's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

If the attorney issued and signed the LOP and then didn't protect the providers' bills out of the settlement, the providers could possibly sue the...

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I'm being accused of a hit in run. Can the passenger in my car sue me? I'm the driver. The passenger was irrational and crazy

Daragh's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

This sounds like a mess. Unless your passenger literally had a gun to your head I can't think of a reason why you couldn't stop at the scene after...

Daragh John Carter's Answers (2433)

Can I sue the person that hit me?

Being sued for property damage. What is needed to prepare for said issue?

Does a person have to provide valid insurance information when involved in an auto accident?

What should I do after being in automobile accident where the other driver was at fault?

Defamation (public figure)

My father recently passed away. He was in the hospital when he died. Can I get a copy of the hospital records?

Both my vehicle and the responsible party is covered by same insurance. Conflict of interest? Is it too soon to file DV?

I was hit by a hit and run drunk driver in Houston, Tx.

LOP disbursements after settlement

I'm being accused of a hit in run. Can the passenger in my car sue me? I'm the driver. The passenger was irrational and crazy