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Rear ended on freeway. Car was totaled. Medical, ambulance, towing and storage bills. Neither driver was insured.

J.D.'s answer | Answered on March 10, 2009

You should continue searching because there are attorneys would take your case. Most lawyers would start with an assets check to determine if the...

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Was rear ended. Car is total loss. Minor physical injuries. Rental car but only for 3 days.

J.D.'s answer | Answered on March 10, 2009

There answer depends on who is paying for the rental. If your auto insurance is paying, the answer is in your policy (i.e. the contract). In...

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I was hit in the rear by a garbage truck the truck had Inc. and will pay what will this do to the resale or trade in value

J.D.'s answer | Answered on March 08, 2009

The more signficant the damage the more likely the value of the vehicle on resale or trade will be impacted. The type of vehicle also makes a...

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Leaving the scene of an accident

J.D.'s answer | Answered on March 07, 2009

The only answer appropriate on this website is to consult a lawyer immediately. Seeking advice for this type of matter in such a public forum is...

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Can I get medical benefit from both my auto insurance company and health insurance company?

J.D.'s answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

You must carefully review and analyze the insurance contract and the BlueShield Blue Cross of NC subscriber agreement. In all liklihood you will...

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Is my employer responsible to represent me in a civil case if I was driving a company vehicle at the time of an accident?

J.D.'s answer | Answered on February 27, 2009

This seems strange to me. You may need to formally tender to the city (basically asking them to them to defend you). The duty to defend a lawsuit...

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A pedestrian ran out infront of me and i hit her but got no tickets what should i do if her parents try suing me?

J.D.'s answer | Answered on February 27, 2009

Hire a lawyer immediately. I am sorry to be blunt but if you are sued and do not appear and answer the lawsuit, you will lose by default. Hopefully...

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ME personal injury law, car/auto accident

J.D.'s answer | Answered on February 27, 2009

There are too many unknown factors to advise you whether to settle or not. I can confidently say there are plenty of lawyers on AVVO.com or...

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Can a traffic accident be revisitied/amended after the guilty party has been relieved of liability?

J.D.'s answer | Answered on February 27, 2009

You unlikely have any remedy. Typically statutes of limitations range from 2-6 years. Simarly, with as much time that has gone by, this should go...

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I was involved in an accident and the fire department was called in am i required to pay for the firetruck calledto the seen my

J.D.'s answer | Answered on February 27, 2009

Typically no, however, each jurisdiction makes its own rules. As more and more municipal budgets show deficits, they will likely search for ways...