Questions answered by Forrest Nolan Welmaker Jr.

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How is this possible? Help me to understand how our own auto insurance is able to legally profit from my sons no fault accident

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

My advice is to shop around and find a new insurance company. You can cancel at any time and get any money prepaid back. Rates go up if you are...

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Do I need to hire an attorney to represent me in small claims court?

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

If you loose, you can appeal and get a trial de novo. That means a do over. I would go ahead and try it yourself and see what happens. If you...

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Can a non-custodial parent go to court for custody when they owe a large amount in arrears?

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

Yes but it will be an uphill battle. Hopefully he will get advice from a good lawyer it he will not proceed.

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If I didn't file and accident report with the police will I get in trouble? And will this be a problem with my insurance?

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

You should have made a police report and you can try now which I recommend. But, that is not criminal since you both agreed. Just truthfully...

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What should I do my leg have not been the same since I fell on my knees

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

If you are hurt, see a doctor. You will not have a case unless you have damages and injuries. Further, do you have any indication that Walmart...

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What type of attorney do we need for this? Is the major carrier liable, too?

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

Contact an insurance lawyer. There are several that are on AVVO. Use the find a lawyer tool.

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Will be legal a summary judgment ruling to be made in absence of all the evidence?

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

Yes unless you know how to properly handle it. If insufficient time has not allowed proper discovery, you must file a motion with the court for...

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At the time of the accident i had insured motorist i want to know can i sue my insurance company also for lost wages and medicaI

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

Yes. If the other driver did not have insurance or has an insufficient amount of insurance, you can sue your car insurer. Your carrier basically...

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If a major crime is unfolded during a civil trial, will the trial be continued or will end due to the exposure of fraud/crime?

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

Maybe. If criminal activity is exposed, the criminal would most likely plead the fifth in discovery. This may affect the time necessary for...

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Is this grounds to file an appeal?

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

Yes. If you appeal, you get a do over. Good luck.

Forrest Nolan Welmaker Jr.'s Answers (2483)

How is this possible? Help me to understand how our own auto insurance is able to legally profit from my sons no fault accident

Do I need to hire an attorney to represent me in small claims court?

Can a non-custodial parent go to court for custody when they owe a large amount in arrears?

If I didn't file and accident report with the police will I get in trouble? And will this be a problem with my insurance?

What should I do my leg have not been the same since I fell on my knees

What type of attorney do we need for this? Is the major carrier liable, too?

Will be legal a summary judgment ruling to be made in absence of all the evidence?

At the time of the accident i had insured motorist i want to know can i sue my insurance company also for lost wages and medicaI

If a major crime is unfolded during a civil trial, will the trial be continued or will end due to the exposure of fraud/crime?

Is this grounds to file an appeal?