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Get my personal stuff out of wreck car.

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
If you have the title with the back executed showing that the title owner on the front transferred the titled to you, then you should be able to get your personal items out of the car. 
If you have the title with the back executed showing that the title owner on the front transferred the titled to you, then you should... Read Answer

was hit by a yellow school bus. what shall.I do?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Steven Keith Leibel (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
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School bus accidents are a lot like other motor vehicle accidents. If you were injured you will need medical care. Property damage can be handled under your automobile Policy has collision coverage. The school will have its own policy that can also cover. because school buses are generally operated by public school districts you should consult a lawyer who has some experience in handling these types of claims. Let us know if you need our assistance. ... Read Answer
School bus accidents are a lot like other motor vehicle accidents. If you were injured you will need medical care. Property damage can be handled... Read Answer

My husband has a P.I. lawyer for a not at fault auto acc. but will not handle PD. We still owe 4k. How do we get the at fault to pay the car off?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You are going to have to call around to various attorneys to see if they will handle the PD.
You are going to have to call around to various attorneys to see if they will handle the PD.

my son was rear ended and got a summons for court how do we fightit

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Frank J. Steiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
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In order to select the best strategy for defending the lawsuit, an attorney would have to review the pleadings that came with the summons. Based on what you noted, it would seem that the driver that hit your son from behind might have been at fault.
In order to select the best strategy for defending the lawsuit, an attorney would have to review the pleadings that came with the summons. Based on... Read Answer

Will I lose my license?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
While it doesn't sound like you were at fault, if you were cited for failure to have insurance you could lose your license because you are required to have insurance.
While it doesn't sound like you were at fault, if you were cited for failure to have insurance you could lose your license because you are required... Read Answer

Insurance company gave me a check that I cashed, 5 weeks later the shop that fixed my car wants that check. Am I responsible to pay that to them?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Michael D. Babcock (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
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You are responsible for the costs of the repairs.  If Gerber has not been paid and your car is fixed you owe the money.  If the money to repair was sent to you it should have been truned over to Gerber.  You may be able to get your deductible returned but you owe the money sent to you to Gerber.  ... Read Answer
You are responsible for the costs of the repairs.  If Gerber has not been paid and your car is fixed you owe the money.  If the money... Read Answer

Do I have a chance of winning a lawsuit against the owner of the car that hit me and then fled the scene?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Loren L. Gold   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
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Anonymous from the state of FL: If you were also injured in the accident, contact a Personal Injury attorney to discuss all options available to you in that regard, i.e.: whether you can pursue Bodily Injury Liability, Uninsured/ Underinsured Motorist benefits.
Anonymous from the state of FL: If you were also injured in the accident, contact a Personal Injury attorney to discuss all options available to you... Read Answer

Can I sue her insurance company

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Loren L. Gold   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
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You should contact a Personal Injury attorney regarding rental, property damage and any injuries which you suffered in the accident.
You should contact a Personal Injury attorney regarding rental, property damage and any injuries which you suffered in the accident.

I was in a accident yesterday someone hits me from behind with my five baby's in the car but the car is a rental and I have no insurance what can I

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
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Your best approach to this situation is to retain counsel here in Florida. Your rental vehicle should have PIP benefits for you to access medical care even if you didn’t take insurance out on the vehicle. Discuss in private with counsel here in Florida. Remember if you want to access the PIP benefits you need to seek medical attention within 14 days of your accident so don’t delay. The fact that you were ticketed for a suspended license should not bar you from suing the at fault driver for your injuries.... Read Answer
Your best approach to this situation is to retain counsel here in Florida. Your rental vehicle should have PIP benefits for you to access medical... Read Answer
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