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Automobile accident

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Yes - but its not lilkely worth the effort. There is no ATM at the courthouse when you win. You still have to legally collect the money. 
Yes - but its not lilkely worth the effort. There is no ATM at the courthouse when you win. You still have to legally collect the money. 

I was involved in an MVA, My 2010 Equinox front airport never deployed, Bruises and contusions on face ? Thank You.

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
turn the matter over to your insurance company. They will defend you if you are sued by the other driver. If the accident was not your fault then hire private counsel here in Florida to work on a contingency fee agreement.
turn the matter over to your insurance company. They will defend you if you are sued by the other driver. If the accident was not your fault then... Read More

was hit on my car rear, had therapy, doctor stated damage to my back, doctor recommended the attorney who has presented a counteroffer to the offende

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
U have the right to discharge your counsel and retain new counsel, but your prior lawyer is entitled to a lien for work done. But as u say, if nothing was really done any lien will most likely be minuscule.
U have the right to discharge your counsel and retain new counsel, but your prior lawyer is entitled to a lien for work done. But as u say, if... Read More

The lady that hit me lives in another country

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Hire counsel here in Florida for representation 
Hire counsel here in Florida for representation 

Car accident

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
If u suffered an injury, then hire counsel to work on contingency. The police report is not definitive on the issue of liability. Remember that you have 14 days from the date of the accident to seek medical attention to access your pip benefits. 
If u suffered an injury, then hire counsel to work on contingency. The police report is not definitive on the issue of liability. Remember that you... Read More

is it legal to change law firm 7 days prior to mediation. Then I have to wait even longer which it's been 2 years. Can I do ask for anything more

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
This is question to direct to your existing lawyer not strangers on the internet who have no real means of providing a meaningful response. 
This is question to direct to your existing lawyer not strangers on the internet who have no real means of providing a meaningful response. 

What happened to accident report

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You will most likely need to pursue a claim with your insurance carrier under collision coverage to fight about the value. Otherwise, if you had poor insurance and didn't have collision coverage, you are essentially SOL as it is economically difficult to squabble with the other persons insurer on a property damage onlu case for a variety of legal reasons. ... Read More
You will most likely need to pursue a claim with your insurance carrier under collision coverage to fight about the value. Otherwise, if you had poor... Read More

Arrested and charged with hit and run, and I didn't think I hit anything

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Ummmmm hate to to tell you......but that story is simply not believable, even if it were true. That stated, you REALLY need to retain a lawyer to address this as you may find your CDL in jeopardy if this goes south. 
Ummmmm hate to to tell you......but that story is simply not believable, even if it were true. That stated, you REALLY need to retain a lawyer to... Read More

In the state of Florida, would an insured driver be covered if he'd rove an uninsured vehicle?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Depends on a number of factors. Your best bet is to retain a lawyer to review the issue and go from there. To many moving parts for a blurb reponse. 
Depends on a number of factors. Your best bet is to retain a lawyer to review the issue and go from there. To many moving parts for a blurb... Read More

I hit a car with motor cycle I did not talk the oher said his story since I was rush to hospital how can I proof he was at fault

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You may have a good case. Contact counsel here in Florida for representation asap. 
You may have a good case. Contact counsel here in Florida for representation asap. 

My child is 18 and was in a car accident with a friends car. Does the parents of the 18 year old need to provide car insurance?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Was your son driving the car? If so, who owned the car? and who was at fault for the accident?
Was your son driving the car? If so, who owned the car? and who was at fault for the accident?

Who do i need to contact if someone is trying to sue me for damages to their car and their enjoyment of life

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Your insurance company and if none, then a civil trial lawyer. 
Your insurance company and if none, then a civil trial lawyer. 

Do i have a way to go against dealership bill?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Not as to the dealership - you made a financial decision to buy someone else a car, and the fact that you chose poorly in doing so is not the dealership or finance companies fault. This should have been dealt with through the lawyer you hired for the divorce. 
Not as to the dealership - you made a financial decision to buy someone else a car, and the fact that you chose poorly in doing so is not the... Read More

what does it take to prove that Iwas not at fault in a car accident.

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
u may have a case...seek out consultation
u may have a case...seek out consultation

My 19 year old son had an accident while driving my car.

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You are legally liable as if you were driving because it was your car. Its always wise to hire your won lawyer, though it costs some expense, to keep the insurance carrier honest as many times they will act in thier own finanical interest more than your if they can get away with it. Its simply a judgment call. ... Read More
You are legally liable as if you were driving because it was your car. Its always wise to hire your won lawyer, though it costs some expense, to keep... Read More

Needing help to prevent drivers license suspension due to financial liability. Unable to contact other party to set up repayment.

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You will likely need to hire a lawyer, at some expense to achieve the actual result of establishing contact. Any civil trial lawyer can get this started, as long as you are paying them for the effort. 
You will likely need to hire a lawyer, at some expense to achieve the actual result of establishing contact. Any civil trial lawyer can get this... Read More

Car was hit by an uninsuranced driver

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Not many options. You will likely need to file a lawsuit to address this, as ticket or not, there will be an argument that some portion of the accidentis also your B/F, as a hit from behind is PRESUMED to be the following drivers fault. Unfortunately, your finaincial irresponsibility combined with the other dirvers place you in situation where you likely spend good money chasing after bad in this instance. THis is penalty for not properly insuring yourself unfortunately. ... Read More
Not many options. You will likely need to file a lawsuit to address this, as ticket or not, there will be an argument that some portion of the... Read More

Wondering if I can take a small claims case in Florida, although I am living in Ireland.

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
If you want to spend the more money than the money at issue making a point legally, you can. US courts are NOT like european courts, as each party pays its own lawyers, not loser pays, as a general rule. 
If you want to spend the more money than the money at issue making a point legally, you can. US courts are NOT like european courts, as each party... Read More

Can I be held personally liable for a car accident my adult son had driving in a car I owned and insured?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Yes - you get sued equally under the dangerous instrumentality doctrine. You may want to retain your own lawyer simply because the insurance company hired lawyer serves that master regardless of thier claims otherwise. 
Yes - you get sued equally under the dangerous instrumentality doctrine. You may want to retain your own lawyer simply because the insurance company... Read More

in an accident and it wasn't his fault. There vehicle was a rental and I think they didn't have any insurance. Do you think we can sue?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
There may be alternate sources of insurance that u may recover. Contact counsel here in Fla for a free consult
There may be alternate sources of insurance that u may recover. Contact counsel here in Fla for a free consult

dealership put me in a car that was not road ready

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
If the car was sold AS IS it does not have to be "road ready" whatever that entails. There is certainly something missing here as its virtually impossible to drive a vehicle with no lug nuts at all on a wheel, as the first turn will cause the wheel to fly off. 
If the car was sold AS IS it does not have to be "road ready" whatever that entails. There is certainly something missing here as its virtually... Read More

Rental Car Accident

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
The problem here is not "personal injury" lawyers - its that you are the at fault party. NO lawyer will take such a case unless you are paying an hourly rate/retainer to address the issues. This is not a contingent fee type case. ANY civil trial, perosnal injuury or insurance lawyer can handle such a case ifyou are able to spend pay the legal fees. ... Read More
The problem here is not "personal injury" lawyers - its that you are the at fault party. NO lawyer will take such a case unless you are paying an... Read More

If I am being sued by someone's insurance company for damage to the other persons vehicle what should I do?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Tell your insurance carrier and if you didn't have coverage  - you will need to hire a lawyer at your expense to defend it or file bankruptcy. 
Tell your insurance carrier and if you didn't have coverage  - you will need to hire a lawyer at your expense to defend it or file... Read More

I am being sued for $10,700 and my name was not in the insurances can I fight this?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You probabaly need to contact a bankruptcy lawyer and file bankruptcy. 
You probabaly need to contact a bankruptcy lawyer and file bankruptcy. 

I was in an accident with no injuries. I am not the one at fault. I do have major property damage. Neither insurance company is willing to help me.

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Im glad u dont have any injuries but u should at least get checked out
Im glad u dont have any injuries but u should at least get checked out
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