Arkansas Car Accident Legal Questions

If you have an attorney, you should bring this to his/her attention. Otherwise, you may need the assistance of an attorney to get the matter resolved. I woulfd think that the carrier would cover promptly. You might try confirming that the company has received notice before you do anything else.... Read Answer

Unfortunately, you are limited to what the negligent party has in terms of insurance covergage and her personal assets. Furthermore, she may be able to dicharge a judgment against her assets in bankruptcy under certain circumstances. Do you have underinsured motorist coverage in your auto insurance contract? If so, you may claim it.... Read Answer

I regularly handle personal injury claims, and am able to offer this list of what to do after a car accident.  I realize it may be too late at this point since the accident has already occurred, but go through the list to check off what you do have.  This will allow you to organize the information, which will make it much better for a personal injury attorney to investigate your claim. If you have not already done so, take pictures of the damage to the car.  Get two estimates for the damage.  Even if your daughter is not showing any immediate signs of injury, take her to a medical professional for treatment.  You should probably consult with an attorney, as he will probably be able to refer your daughter to an appropriate healthcare provider.  She should start keeping a diary of her pain and how it is affecting her daily life.  If she has lost time from work, or is paying for a rental car or other expenses, keep track of those costs.  Ultimately, the value of the claim will depend on the total of the medical bills, car damage, lost wages, rental expenses, and the severity of the physical injuries.... Read Answer

In order for you to be liable, you must be found to have negligently injured the property.  If the power company was also negligent in allowing the lines to sag, you and the power company may share liability.  It is likely that if you saw or should have seen the sagging power lines before running into them, you will be found liable for at least some of the damage.  You should be sure to turn your claim over to your insurance company. ... Read Answer

Generally the store is not liable for personal injury caused in car accidents on their property, unless something on their property caused the accident itself. In this situation you need to sue the owner of the car that course your personal injury, unless you can figure out a way that would make the store liable for your personal injury. Simply because the accident happened on their property, doesn't make them liable simply because the driver of the car didn't have insurance. I have responded to your inquiry according to the laws of Massachusetts, where I practice. Laws can vary significantly from state to state and cases tend to be rather fact-specific, so you are best served by consulting with a knowledgeable attorney in weighing your options. Email messages/Online Correspondence are akin to conversations and do not reflect the level of analysis applied to formal legal opinions. Email/Online responses do not form an attorney-client relationship.   Joseph F. Botelho, Esq. BOTELHO & ASSOCIATES, LLCAttorneys At Law www.massachusettslawyeronline.com 126 Shove Street Unit 202 Fall River, MA 02724 Office: 888-269-0688Cell: 508-801-6747FAX: 877-475-8147 Twitter Facebook  ... Read Answer

As long as you had permission to drive your Uncle's vehicle, his insurance should cover you for this matter.  Contact your Uncle's insurance company and let them know that you are being sued for personal injuries.  They will defend you in this matter for free. Steven A. Schwartz Attorney/Partner   JOEL H. SCHWARTZ, P.C. One Washington Mall, 16th floor Boston, MA  02108 (617) 742-1170 (800) 660-2270 (617) 250-2072 fax sas@joelhschwartz.com www.joelhschwartz.com... Read Answer