How do I negotiate a better cash settlement for an auto accident claim?

Get a couple estimates of your own from AAA approved body shops, and present them to the other side if they are higher than their estimates. If...

If at the time of an accident, the other person fails to show valid insurance can they file a claim?

Yes, they can still file a claim, although in most cases they cannot recover for pain and suffering. They can still recover for damage to their...

Another question that you don't ask that I would hope you are considering is whether you will be able to collect any judgment that you receive. ...

If you are making a claim for a body injury, in a car accident do you need an attorney in order to file a claim?

I agree with the previous answers but want to add that you are not obliged to get treated by the doctors on a lien. If you have health insurance...

Personal Injury Lawsuit on rental car

The insurance you refer to hopefully is liability insurance and not life insurance. If so or if you have your own car and insurance you should be...

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Hit a parked car, settling with cash/no insurance company, what do I need to do to protect myself from further claims?

Without a signed agreement (what we call a "release"), stating that in exchange for the payment they give up any and all claims they have against...

Is cop or city liable for negligence?

You might very well have a case here. There are "canned" procedure manuals used by many if not most police departments in California, and those...

I have a personal injury claim that's one year old. Can I get a new attorney?

There's certainly no rule that prevents you from changing attorneys, at any time. If your case was close to the point of trial you might find it...

Not my fault multicar accident Thought I was in the grace period to pay insurance after payday I was wrong my ins.canceled last

When you drive without insurance and get into an accident you are not allowed to collect one kind of damages that you otherwise would be able to...

Struck by a car while crossing in the crosswalk

Please answer a few questions so that you can be better advised here on Avvo. What were your physical injuries, if any? Did you seek medical...