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Need advise if I should get a lawyer or not, my car is totaled.

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by attorney Andrew Ronald Gillin   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
I suggest you begin by refusing to accept the check for 10K less than you paid for the car. Then you should tell the insurance company for the shop that they have to pay you what you paid for the car. If they refuse, then you should hire a good local lawyer.  Good Luck   Andy Gillin, Senior Partner GJEL Accident Attorneys... Read More
I suggest you begin by refusing to accept the check for 10K less than you paid for the car. Then you should tell the insurance company for the shop... Read More

We''re being sued for an accident that wasn''t our fault. What can I do?

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by attorney Andrew Ronald Gillin   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
No it's not too late to do something about it. I assume that your mother had insurance on the car, or that your sister had her own auto insurance, or both. All you have to do is turn the claim over to the insurance companies for her mother and/or sister. They will defend your family, hire a lawyer at no cost to you, and pay any award (if there is one). You can tell them your side of the story and they will present it for you.   Good Luck,   Andy Gillin, Senior Partner GJEL Accident Attorneys... Read More
No it's not too late to do something about it. I assume that your mother had insurance on the car, or that your sister had her own auto insurance, or... Read More

My wife was rear-ened while stopped to make a left turn. What rights does she have?

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by attorney Steven Fairlie   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You can still go after the driver but may do better checking your insurance to see if you have coverage for this type of situation.  Consult a lawyer.  Steve  www.fairlielaw.net
You can still go after the driver but may do better checking your insurance to see if you have coverage for this type of situation.  Consult a... Read More

I lied to ins. co. and police and said I was driver in accident, but it really was my unlicensed ex gf--is this fraud since I recev''d a check?

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by Mr. James Jenkins Mills (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
You are probably in trouble.  You may want to consider speaking directly with an attorney as opposed to putting these types of messages out there, as they may be discoverable down the road and used against you as an admission.  Good luck going forward.
You are probably in trouble.  You may want to consider speaking directly with an attorney as opposed to putting these types of messages out... Read More

What can I do when my daughter rear-ended a car that slammed on the brakes for no reason??? I have a witness

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mr. Steven A. Schwartz   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Car Accident
I am sorry to hear about the accident with your daughter.  Unfortunately, most states' laws are clear regarding rear end accidents.  As a general rule, the person that rear ends the car in front is deemed at fault.  There are scenarios when the person in front stops short (sometimes with good reason and sometimes not), but the rule still typically applies.  When driving, a driver must be ready for emergencies in front of him or her.  A driver is expected to allow enough distance between his/her car and the car in front so he/she can stop safely.  For example, in snowy/slippery weather, it is expected that cars may slide on the road.  As a result, it is reasonable to expect a driver to allow even more distance between himself and the car in front of him because of the conditions.  As for your daughter, her insurance company will defend her in this action at no cost to her.  However, if she is deemed at fault (the likely scenario), then there is a good chance that her insurance premium will increase.  If she hasn't done so already, have her contact her insurance company immediately. Best of luck. 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 ... Read More
I am sorry to hear about the accident with your daughter.  Unfortunately, most states' laws are clear regarding rear end accidents.  As a... Read More
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