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I am on SSI, I want to marry my immigrant girlfriend, is this an issue?

Answered 7 days ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
If you’re a U.S. citizen and your immigrant girlfriend entered the United States with permission, you can sponsor her for a green card after you get married. You’ll still need to file an Affidavit of Support, even if your income is below the required level. Because your income doesn’t meet the USCIS poverty guidelines, you’ll need to add a joint financial sponsor who does meet the minimum income requirement.     ... Read More
If you’re a U.S. citizen and your immigrant girlfriend entered the United States with permission, you can sponsor her for a green card after... Read More

After an accident. What's the time frame limit before filing a claim against the insured party at fault?

Answered 6 months ago by attorney Dana B. Carron   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Normally you have two years.  You should get an attorney on your case as soon as possible in order to preserve the evidence and be sure that you are getting the best health treatment that will help your legal case.  If you need help, I can put you in touch with my associate, who specializes in auto accidents and is who I think is the best auto accident attorney in Michigan.  Let me know if you want my help.... Read More
Normally you have two years.  You should get an attorney on your case as soon as possible in order to preserve the evidence and be sure that you... Read More

Uninsured briefly and total car

Answered 3 years and 7 months ago by Bryan L. Schefman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Without insurance, not only will there be no coverage for the damage to your car, but you may have subjected yourself to personal liability for any injuries caused to the driver/passengers in the other vehicle.
Without insurance, not only will there be no coverage for the damage to your car, but you may have subjected yourself to personal liability for any... Read More

what step to take after car hit my home.

Answered 3 years and 11 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You need to consult with legal counsel- be sure to file claims under your insurance and against the driver's insurance company ASAP.
You need to consult with legal counsel- be sure to file claims under your insurance and against the driver's insurance company ASAP.

accident

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney J. Allen Fiorletta   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You certainly may need a lawyer. You may want to contact one now to get ahead of this situation. Obviously if you are served with a lawsuit, contact a lawyer immediately.
You certainly may need a lawyer. You may want to contact one now to get ahead of this situation. Obviously if you are served with a lawsuit, contact... Read More

I was forced to attempt a panic stop. while driving a 2005 Mercury Mariner. the gas and brake pedals are too close so I hit both when trying to stop

Answered 4 years and 6 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
I regret to tell you that you have no options in this matter. The law will treat you as at fault.
I regret to tell you that you have no options in this matter. The law will treat you as at fault.

i had a fender bender or kind of a scrape in parking lot to day kind of my fault , the other car was parked, a police report was taken i am fully

Answered 4 years and 6 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Not much you can do. If a claim is made against you, th ticket will also getr reported to the insurance company, either way, your insurance premium will probably go up.
Not much you can do. If a claim is made against you, th ticket will also getr reported to the insurance company, either way, your insurance premium... Read More

Automobile Accident by Dealership employee while car was as Dealership for repair of air conditioner

Answered 4 years and 10 months ago by attorney Dana B. Carron   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You should be able to sue them if the accident was caused during improper use of the car, that was not necessary for purposes of the repair; or if they negligently gave control of your car to someone who was irresposible.  Your damages might only be worth pursuing in small claims court though.... Read More
You should be able to sue them if the accident was caused during improper use of the car, that was not necessary for purposes of the repair; or if... Read More

2 traffic violations

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney J. Allen Fiorletta   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
What is your question?
What is your question?

I am looking for a lawyer for personal injury defense

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by attorney J. Allen Fiorletta   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
What county do you reside in and have you/he been sued yet?
What county do you reside in and have you/he been sued yet?

Do I have a case no airbags deployed was hit from the back in a hit and run hospitalized for 3 weeks broke nose rib pelvic in 2 spots Both feet

Answered 5 years and 5 months ago by attorney J. Allen Fiorletta   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Was the driver of the vehicle that hit you ever located? If so, you may be able to collect from his or her insurance company.
Was the driver of the vehicle that hit you ever located? If so, you may be able to collect from his or her insurance company.

Can a state trooper have a case closed because they are retiring?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Randy Bryan Ligh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
I would first contact a lawyer and perhaps get legal representation for you. Additionally, you have every right and should contact the prosecuting authority to determine if they will re-open the traffic ticket matter. Also, although the traffic ticket is dismissed, it does not mean your right to pursue your case in civil court has been affected.... Read More
I would first contact a lawyer and perhaps get legal representation for you. Additionally, you have every right and should contact the prosecuting... Read More

What can I do if I got into an accident and my air bags didn't deploy?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Nothing, unless you have an engineer who will testify that the air bags were defective.
Nothing, unless you have an engineer who will testify that the air bags were defective.

Will I be drug tested in court after a car accident?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
I doubt it.
I doubt it.

What will happen if I don't have car insurance but the person that hit my car does?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You do not get the protection of the Michigan no-fault law and will be subject to paying all of the other side's medical bills. They will sue you and you will lose your driver's license unless you go bankrupt.
You do not get the protection of the Michigan no-fault law and will be subject to paying all of the other side's medical bills. They will sue you and... Read More

What will happen if I don't have car insurance but the person that hit my car does?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
In Michigan, you cannot do anything because YOU violated the law by driving without insurance.
In Michigan, you cannot do anything because YOU violated the law by driving without insurance.

What do I do about a car accident and I am not at fault?

Answered 9 years ago by Mark Richard West (Unclaimed Profile)   |   12 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You should consult an attorney with experience in personal injury auto accidents to review all of the facts of the case. It is impossible to give a value of a case without reviewing everything involved including the issue of liability. Is there a police report? Has any insurance company been involved?... Read More
You should consult an attorney with experience in personal injury auto accidents to review all of the facts of the case. It is impossible to give a... Read More

Can I sue for the cost of my vehicle after being rear ended?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
I'm Michigan, you can sue for your deductible or $1,000.
I'm Michigan, you can sue for your deductible or $1,000.

Can I sue for the cost of my vehicle after being rear ended?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Michigan is a No Fault state and you must turn the claim into your own insurance. You can sue for your deductible up to $1,000.00.
Michigan is a No Fault state and you must turn the claim into your own insurance. You can sue for your deductible up to $1,000.00.

Can I sue someone for hitting my car?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You must turn it in to your own insurance company in MI. If you do not have collision insurance, they will not pay for the damage. You can sue for your deductible or a maximum of $1,000.00.
You must turn it in to your own insurance company in MI. If you do not have collision insurance, they will not pay for the damage. You can sue for... Read More

Who is responsible for an insurance claim on a car with dealer plates and dealer insurance?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Ezra N. Goldman   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
If the title changed to your name, it I'd on you.
If the title changed to your name, it I'd on you.

Can I get pulled over for window tint while my window was rolled down leaving 3 inches of exposed tint?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You will need an attorney, if it was not a legal stop then the no insurance ticket might well be thrown out or at least reduced.
You will need an attorney, if it was not a legal stop then the no insurance ticket might well be thrown out or at least reduced.

Would I still have to pay the ordered judgment from the lawsuit against me if I file for bankruptcy?

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by James Timothy Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
No, unless the judgment is exempt from bankruptcy.
No, unless the judgment is exempt from bankruptcy.

Would I still have to pay the ordered judgment from the lawsuit against me if I file for bankruptcy?

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by attorney Ezra N. Goldman   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Generally, judgments get discharged in bankruptcy. So you could likely escape this way, assuming you qualify.
Generally, judgments get discharged in bankruptcy. So you could likely escape this way, assuming you qualify.

Would I still have to pay the ordered judgment from the lawsuit against me if I file for bankruptcy?

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
Bankruptcy will eliminate a suit or a judgment based on negligence. If you intended to injure the person, then bankruptcy would not help you.
Bankruptcy will eliminate a suit or a judgment based on negligence. If you intended to injure the person, then bankruptcy would not help you.
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