Connecticut Car Accident Legal Questions

The answer to your question is yes. The garage shop can be responsible if it failed to take appropirate actions to prevent an employee from driving customer cars.  Were employees specifically instructed about this?  Were the car keys kept in a secure place?  Because someone was killed, there may very well be a lawsuit.... Read More

You need to hire defense counsel if you do not have an insurance policy that will provide you with an attorney for the accident.  My office handles this type of work on occasion.  Please feel free to reach out to us for more details 203-870-6700.  There may be other options available to you with some outside the box thinking.   I hope to hear from you soon. ... Read More

You have a real problem on your hands. You should immediatley consult with a criminal defense attorney.   I can only imagined you recieved several charges including leaving the scene of an accident, driving wrecklessly, improperly changing lanes.  Depending on other circumstances and your past record, a good attorney should be able to handle the case and protect you.  My office handles this type of matter very frequently.  Please feel free to contact us for more information. 203.870.6700... Read More

There have been multiple BMW recalls regarding the airbags in recent years. Which model and year was your vehicle?  Did you receive notices in the mail from the company or dealership you purchased the vehicle at?  I would very much enjoy an opportunity to talk with you further about this matter. Please contact us for more information. 203.870.6700... Read More

It could take years.  I could take days.  It depends on a large number of variable factors including the insurance company, the adjuster, the policy limits, the liability, the causation, the injuries, the damages, the medical treatment, the medical providers, offsetting factors, circumstances of the accident, previous accidents and injuries, and the list goes on and on.  In any case, you should not try to handle a case on your own. You need an experienced personal injury attorney with a good track record. I suggest speaking with any attorney who answers you here or using the Find a Lawyer feature of this site or you can contace me for further assistance. I wish you well and the best of luck.... Read More

Generally, no. If you weren’t injured, you can’t claim damages. The product liability claims process is based on receiving compensation for losses you suffered as a result of manufacturer negligence. Without an injury there isn’t a reason to file a claim. If an injury did occur in an accident, then the airbag’s failure to deploy could be an issue, depending on where the impact occurred. Driver’s side steering wheel airbags should only deploy in frontal collisions. If you were rear-ended, in the absence of a subsequent frontal impact, you wouldn’t expect that airbag to inflate.   D’Amico, Griffin & Pettinicchi, LLC 465 Straits Turnpike Watertown CT, 06795   Phone: (860) 945-6600... Read More

  Technically, if you were not at fault, your lack of insurance is irrelevant to your claim. However, driving without insurance is illegal in Connecticut, and you may receive a citation. The insurance company may try to use this fact to deny your claim or lower the value of a settlement. If your case goes to trial, this should not be used as evidence, although a judge might still permit it.   Read a more in depth article about motorist policies in Connecticut here.   D’Amico, Griffin & Pettinicchi, LLC 465 Straits Turnpike Watertown CT, 06795   Phone: (860) 945-6600  ... Read More

You can sue him in small claims court. From what you have written I'm sure you will win, but the question is whether you will be able to collect on the judgment. If he has his own insurance you probably will collect. Otherwise you can go ahead and make a claim with your own insurance company under the collision portion of your policy. Good Luck,   Andy Gillin, Senior Partner GJEL Accident Attorneys... Read More

there really is only two ways to deal with the situation, he either stole your car or you have let him drove in the past. If you regularly drives your car, and didn't just didn't ask this one time for permission, your best bet is to go to your insurance agency. If you never use your car and you never gave permission, that he stole your car and gotten to an accident and is liable for the damage. The fact that he was abusive and the relationship really has no bearing on the question you are asking and if he used the car periodically during your relationship, him not having permission really won't hold water in a situation. Basically if you drive the car or drove the car the past, contact your insurance agent. If he's never driven a car and you never gave him permission to drive your car, call the police and report that he stole it and returned it with damage. Your only other option would be to sue him for the damages in court. You should also call your insurance agent and ask about your automobile accidents coverage. 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 More

There are many reasons why a lawyer may give a case away.  To really know why in a particular case, ask the lawyer.  Here are some of the reasons a lawyer may give a case away: Conflict of Interest Lost faith in the client or other conflict with client No insurance or assets from which to recover a settlement/verdict Client isn't cooperating, paying fees and/or paying costs Retirement Doesn't believe in the cause Case economically worth the cost of time and money to pursue Attorney change firms, emphasis of practice or other internal business reason. John Bisnar, Bisnar|Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, www.BestAttorney.com, 800-956-0123... Read More

Check with the Department of Motor Vehicles for the state of Connecticut online at www.ct.gov/dmv/site or call them:  860-263-5700 (within Hartford area or outside of Connecticut 800-842-8222 (elsewhere in Connecticut 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 More

Typically, the insurance company is responsible only to pay the book value of your vehicle if it is totalled.  If you owe more than the value of your car, the insurance company is not responsible for this.  The rationale behind the rule is that the insurance company should only be liable for the actual value of the car.  For example, If you bought a $10,000 car for $20,000, that was a bad decision on your part.  Obviously, people can pay any amount for a car.  It does not mean that the insurance company is responsible for that amount, no matter what it is.  In this hypothetical, the insurance would pay you $10,000 only. 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 ... Read More