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I would just report it to your insurance carrier and I would not contact the other person involved.
It's hard to say what will happen without knowing more facts. If he was suffering from dementia at the time of the accident, I would think that the... Read Answer
Notify your insurance carrier right away. They will assign an attorney for you who will defend you in the case. Do not talk to the plaintiff's... Read Answer
Out the carrier on notice of the accident. It may be too late but you need to put them on notice.
Your attorney should do this for you. If they are not doing their job, find a new one.
Get a lawyer and sue for breach of contract.
Technically you would be suing him. He would not have any personal liability since he is covered by the insurance unless the amount of damages is... Read Answer
Where do you live? If you have the police report you need to call my office for appointment. I will sit down with you and explain your rights.... Read Answer
You should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately. Jeffrey M. Rich
Rich &Rich,P.C. (212) 406-0440
www.richandrich.com
Each case is different. However, the best cases are those in which you have a "serious injury" as defined by the law.
You need to explain this to your insurance company's lawyer, but be careful- the failure to cooperate can possibly lead to your carrier disclaiming,... Read Answer
Yes. If you sue him, his insurance company will come into the case and represent him. In most cases the settlement is with the insurance company... Read Answer
If you do not cooperate with your insurance company it could lead to various problems. Therefore it is in your interest to cooperate even if you are... Read Answer
The most important thing for you to do is to notify your insurance company of the accident . They will defend you in any lawsuit.
The negligence of a child, even a teenager, under most circumstances, cannot be 'transferred' to the shoulders of a parent. That being said, if the... Read Answer
Your volunteer fire company should be insured for legitimate claims arising out of your public service.
Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.- Upper West Side... Read Answer
1. If you don't timely report this to your carrier, then the company would have the right to disclaim coverage based upon same.
2. This question... Read Answer
Did you notify your carrier? From your comments I assume that you do not have collision. Did you get the police report? It should list the... Read Answer
If an insurance company, that is the other driver's carrier, is contacting you, then you need to promptly give all the information to your own... Read Answer
You have no initial right of action as against the insurance company. You will need to sue the driver.
Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.- Upper West Side... Read Answer
You have three years from the date of the accident to sue for negligence
If you are correct that the other driver was at fault, since your wife had a serious injury under the law she can sue the other driver... Read Answer
The type of lawyer is one who represents defendants in accident cases. The insurance company's attorney will represent your sister.... Read Answer
You have to establish that you suffered a "serious injury" as defined in the statute. It is not necessary to establish that you were... Read Answer