You absolutely need an attorney specializing in DUI defense. Spend the money and protect yourself, please!

How do I handle the situation and ensure she doesn't ask for more money later?

If your car was stolen and you reported it as such, you are not liable. Either way, you should report the incident to your own insurance company...

If I already paid the total cost for auto damages out of pocket, can I still be sued?

Not as to the property damage. That driver's claim for bodily injuries might still be valid, UNLESS that driver signed a Release when the property...

Can I sue an auto insurance company directly for an accident where their customer is at fault, or should I sue the driver?

In WA you must sue the at-fault person or persons, not the insurance company directly. The insurance company will then assign its own attorney to...

How do I locate representation for a loss of earnings claim?

Wage loss claims are always difficult to prove, so get help. Assuming you had some bodily injuries requiring medical treatment, sit down and talk...

Hire an attorney to properly research the history of your case, especially the circumstances surrounding how a default judgment was entered against...

You are liable, unless she stole the car, which she didn't. Your bigger problem may be a kid who hits and runs.

Your attorney will either locate him, or determine whether he is deceased. If the latter, your claim is against his estate.

I hit a vechile after slidding on ice. who liable for it

You both probably share some blame. Her for losing control and ending up facing the wrong way in the wrong lane, and you for failing to anticipate...

Are they not covered?

Is the property shown on the insurance policy the property your mother-in-law lives in? If so, the loss should be covered. She needs to sit down...