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Car accident -- If I sign an asset declaration, will the other party's attorney keep it confidential? It looks like a court
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Answered on March 12, 2014
Interesting question!
I suggest that you take your assigned attorney's advice and forward your asset declaration in return for a full release....
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Can a owner of a car be liable for the driver's action ?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
Great question!
There are some guiding principles here.
First the owner of a vehicle is statutorily liable for up to $15,000 in damage. That...
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Do I file a suit against the insurance co. or the driver of property damage?
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Answered on March 04, 2014
Good question!
Clearly---you sue the adverse driver and/or owner of the negligent vehicle.
The other insurance company does not owe obligations...
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Do I have to pay this attorney if I fire him?
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Answered on March 01, 2014
Yes--- get a new and competent lawyer right away. If you change lawyers, you will only pay a single fee. Believe it or not, the new lawyer will...
In california, does the insurance follow the vehicle or the driver? or both?
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Answered on February 27, 2014
Great question. Sometimes---it depends!
Generally, the owner's insurance follows his vehicle if entrusted to a permissive user.
In addition, the...
I received a CA Authorization to release Policy Info form from my insurance company should I sign it?
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Answered on February 24, 2014
Yes! Sign it and send it back. There is no downside. Your insurance information is discoverable anyway the minute suit is filed.
By withholding...
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I will be lien holder for my son's car. He will be registered owner and insured? Am i responsible if he has accident.
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Answered on February 23, 2014
With the limited information you have provided, it is probably no. The question really is your don a dangerous driver with a history of...
At fault accident and property damage that exceeds policy limits in California
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Answered on February 23, 2014
I have some different advice on this issue. Obviously you cannot pay with money you do not have. Make that clear from the very start.
Make...
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Insurance has my hit and run claim on hold
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Answered on February 21, 2014
Yes---You Bet! You need an experienced lawyer right away.
As far as I am concerned, there is no such thing as putting a claim on "hold."
Believe...
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Can an attorney get paid from Medical Payments on Auto Policy?
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Answered on February 19, 2014
The short answer is----anything is possible!
Our office makes it a policy to NEVER accept payment of attorney fees from Med Pay. The reason is...