Questions answered by Joseph Kurt Kaple

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The person who caused accident to my parked car will not provide me with their insurance information.

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

Florida law requires that the other driver provide insurance information. Below is a sample letter requesting such information. If such a letter...

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The ambulance company did not file my insurance, even though I gave them the information and they agreed to file it.

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

You may be able to prove that you don't owe the money, on the basis that you relied, to your detriment, on the promise that the ambulance company...

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Do I need a lawyer

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

As a general rule, it wouldn't be legal. However, I would recommend that you ask your insurer for a written explanation as to why it believed it...

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Do I need a lawyer

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

As a general rule, it wouldn't be legal. However, I would recommend that you ask your insurer for a written explanation as to why it believed it...

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Auto Accident in FL, both insured but found at fault even though I was hit.

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

One possible solution would be to file suit against the other driver, seeking recovery for property damage to your vehicle. (If you had collision...

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When am I no longer liable for 18 year child.

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

You are only liable for your daughter's actions if you have a duty to control her actions and fail to do so. Also, you can be vicariously liable...

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In FL am I required to continue insurance and upkeep after the bank has a foreclosure judgment but hasn't taken possession?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

The terms and conditions of your loan would almost certainly require you to insure the property. I am aware of no statutory requirement that a...

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I'm I responsible for sons medical bill after he turns 18 if he is on my insurance policy?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

By merely purchasing insurance for your son you do not become liable for any uninsured amounts.

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Can deposits paid to a contractor for work never started be included in the contractor's bankrutcy?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

Below is a summary of a case involving a similar situation. Please give me a call if you'd like to discuss this. Kurt In re HUGO MARTINEZ,...

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If I file bankruptcy do I have to throw my car which is fianced into the pot? I cannot afford the payments. But I need transport

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 17, 2009

Generally, you would need to reaffirm the debt to keep the car. However, depending on the type of bankruptcy case you file, and the value of the...

Joseph Kurt Kaple's Answers (72)

The person who caused accident to my parked car will not provide me with their insurance information.

The ambulance company did not file my insurance, even though I gave them the information and they agreed to file it.

Do I need a lawyer

Do I need a lawyer

Auto Accident in FL, both insured but found at fault even though I was hit.

When am I no longer liable for 18 year child.

In FL am I required to continue insurance and upkeep after the bank has a foreclosure judgment but hasn't taken possession?

I'm I responsible for sons medical bill after he turns 18 if he is on my insurance policy?

Can deposits paid to a contractor for work never started be included in the contractor's bankrutcy?

If I file bankruptcy do I have to throw my car which is fianced into the pot? I cannot afford the payments. But I need transport