Questions answered by Michael Shemtoub

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I need assitance with bodiliy injury claim,can you help?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

I've handled these types of cases before on many occasions and with a very favorable outcome. My fees are very competitive and I can discuss with...

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Person involved in car accident is not insured. What steps do I need to take in order to receive payment?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

Asset search is a good idea or if the person has an hourly job you'll be able to garnish their wages. You'll have to bring a lawsuit, get a...

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Involve in a car accident, I was not at fault. If I rent a car will his insurance reimburse me or take him to small claims?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

I handle claims like this very often. You are entitled to rental coverage and other forms of relief. Since we do this often we know the ins and...

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Fair settlement in rear-end accident.

Michael's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

There is no formula but if you wanted to ask for something I would at least start off at $6k. But this is far from a complete answer because you...

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In California, if my sister's car is in my name, can I be sued if she gets into an accident? I am wondering what my exposure is?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

$15k is the maximum you can be responsible for and some instances more. Your insurance should cover an accident though as long as you disclose it...

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If my damages in a car accident exceed my UIM coverage, is it worthwhile to go after the under-insured motorist's assets?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

This definitely depends on how much we are talking about. Is the difference 10-15K? Sure it might be worth it to go to small claims court and get...

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I was involved in a car accident in the Mission District (SF, CA). I was parked right next to a driver who told me that I....

Michael's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

You can also write a supplemental state to be attached to the police report. Otherwise you're going to have to fight it in small claims court and...

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I fell at my apartment complex last year (I rent an apartment there).

Michael's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

Depending on the facts of the fall you maybe be entitled to compensation. In cases like these that I have been successful on you have to first of...

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Slip and fall at a resturant due to slick floor.

Michael's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

What needs to be proven is that the restaurant owner was negligent in not taking care of the slippery floor. Unfortunately it is not exactly a...

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Can a collection agency request/report to CA DMV for my DL license to be revoked?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

Never seen a request for revoking a license unless you owed money to the DMV. Call the local DMV to discuss.

Michael Shemtoub's Answers (1471)

I need assitance with bodiliy injury claim,can you help?

Person involved in car accident is not insured. What steps do I need to take in order to receive payment?

Involve in a car accident, I was not at fault. If I rent a car will his insurance reimburse me or take him to small claims?

Fair settlement in rear-end accident.

In California, if my sister's car is in my name, can I be sued if she gets into an accident? I am wondering what my exposure is?

If my damages in a car accident exceed my UIM coverage, is it worthwhile to go after the under-insured motorist's assets?

I was involved in a car accident in the Mission District (SF, CA). I was parked right next to a driver who told me that I....

I fell at my apartment complex last year (I rent an apartment there).

Slip and fall at a resturant due to slick floor.

Can a collection agency request/report to CA DMV for my DL license to be revoked?