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Not having insurance or a license does not relieve the other driver from liability for the wreck. Not having insurance or a license is a matter... Read Answer
You should consult with a Rhode Island licensed attorney experienced in personal injury claims to determine what rights, if any that you have.
I would suggest that you see a personal injury attorney before doing anything.
Not if the ticket says on it that a court appearance is required. You can show up, tell the judge the facts, and ask that the judge withhold... Read Answer
Pay the damage before court, get you a good traffic court lawyer and he may be able to talk the DA into dismissing. That is what I would do.
This is what the Judge Judy (small claims) court is all about.
If your co. pays, they will do whatever is necessary to recover from the other ins. co., and will include the deductible in the claim.
Yes. Your insurance company will want to get their money back if you win. So, you'll need to sue for all the damages. Tell your insurance company... Read Answer
You are liable if you were at fault in the accident. If the lack of a functioning horn had anything to do with the cause of the accident if sounded... Read Answer
What did his lack of a license or his lack of a horn have to do with the accident? If the accident is clearly your fault, then you are liable.
File a stolen car report. You can also sue her and her family in small claims court.
What?s unfair? 1. He is responsible for checking the vehicle out. 2. State law REQUIRES insurance. Does he have his own policy? If so, it would... Read Answer
Yes, it is a often asked question. I am uncertain whether your are speaking of the eyeball or eyelid. ?In any case, she needs to see some attorneys... Read Answer
You need her to consult with an expert medical malpractice attorney. A bad result does not mean that malpractice occurred. There are known risks,... Read Answer
It seems like you may have a valid malpractice claim against the doctor and perhaps the facility. If you'd like to discuss the matter please call... Read Answer
Med mal cases are very difficult; please discuss with a lawyer who specializes.
Not if you mailed in the money in time for it to be received before the court date. If mailed or received after, you could have a problem.
If you don't show up in court a warrant for your failure may issue. You cant just go round sending stuff in the mail and figuring that that will take... Read Answer
If the vehicle is being used with the owner's permission, then the owner is liable as well as the driver.
Was the owner aware of the water? It is your burden to prove negligence (a failure to use REASONABLE care).
He is screwed. He is a criminal.
They have to hire an attorney to seek to minimize the results of their foolishness.
You have to read your contract with him. Normally office expenses are not counted but out of pocket costs are sometimes. The contract should directly... Read Answer
The fee contract that you signed with the lawyer should incorporate all of the terms of the contract. Both you and the lawyer are bound by the terms... Read Answer