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125 legal questions have been posted about personal injury by real users in Rhode Island. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include boating accidents, nursing home litigation, and automobile accidents. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

Can I get sued 13 months later if the accident was my fault and had her car fixed under my insurance?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Edwin K. Niles (Unclaimed Profile)   |   14 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Relax and let the insurance co. handle it; that's why we have insurance.
Relax and let the insurance co. handle it; that's why we have insurance.

Is there any way around to get his license if he can’t pay for the car wreck?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by NA richard@jandjlaw.com (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
He may be able to work out a payments arrangement with the insurer for the other party.
He may be able to work out a payments arrangement with the insurer for the other party.

Is there any way around to get his license if he can’t pay for the car wreck?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
He might file for bankruptcy.
He might file for bankruptcy.

Is there any way around to get his license if he can’t pay for the car wreck?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
He needs to declare bankruptcy.
He needs to declare bankruptcy.

Is there any way around to get his license if he can’t pay for the car wreck?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Maybe work out a payment deal.
Maybe work out a payment deal.

Why wouldn't they arrest an unlicensed driver that was involved in the fatality of a pedestrian?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It is up to the prosecutor to decide. The laws, and the administration of the laws, is not consistent throughout the US. Not even within a state or the various cities within the state.
It is up to the prosecutor to decide. The laws, and the administration of the laws, is not consistent throughout the US. Not even within a state or... Read More

Who is liable for the damaged sun roof of neighbor's vehicle?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No. The visitor and/or the person who he/she was visiting would be liable.
No. The visitor and/or the person who he/she was visiting would be liable.

What is the legal option if you are being sued for an incident that happened 5 years ago?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If the injured party was a child at the time, then typically, they are allowed to bring a suit through an adult within a certain time period. In Michigan, suit must be filed within either 2 or 3 years, depending on the type of claim. If the injured party is a child, then the time period is extended until they turn 18 (the age of adulthood). Then as an adult, the person can sue in their own name until their 19th birthday. If this claim is within the allowable time, the suit is valid. Either get a lawyer or turn it over to your homeowner's insurance company.... Read More
If the injured party was a child at the time, then typically, they are allowed to bring a suit through an adult within a certain time period. In... Read More

What happens if I was in an auto accident with no insurance?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Edwin K. Niles (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You are required to have ins. Ask the other driver if he has uninsured motorists coverage.
You are required to have ins. Ask the other driver if he has uninsured motorists coverage.

How do I get cosigner's name off my car title?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Ask the Secretary of State's office. Co-signing for a loan is NOT co-ownership. If her name is on the title, then the only way to get her off is to have her sign the title. As to the loan, you can only get her off by paying off the loan.
Ask the Secretary of State's office. Co-signing for a loan is NOT co-ownership. If her name is on the title, then the only way to get her off is to... Read More

If I pay my fine online will my warrant be dismissed?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Mr. David F. Stoddard (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Not necessarily. You should call the court and ask if the warrant will be withdrawn if you pay the fine. Probably it will.
Not necessarily. You should call the court and ask if the warrant will be withdrawn if you pay the fine. Probably it will.

If my insurance company sues, will I need to testify?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You might have to testify. If you got hurt badly enough, you probably should get your own lawyer anyhow.
You might have to testify. If you got hurt badly enough, you probably should get your own lawyer anyhow.

Can you lose your license for bad driving?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Probably, you could be required ti retake your driving test.
Probably, you could be required ti retake your driving test.

Can they suspend license after getting involved in a car accident that was not my fault?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If you do not pay, you will not get your license back. You claim that you were not at fault, however if you had been a safe distance back, you may have been able to stop in time.
If you do not pay, you will not get your license back. You claim that you were not at fault, however if you had been a safe distance back, you may... Read More

What can I do if my insurance is just state minimum which does not cover uninsured drivers?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You can't do anything about what happened in the past. You can sue the uninsured driver but you will need a collection attorney to do anything about it. Get better coverage for the future.
You can't do anything about what happened in the past. You can sue the uninsured driver but you will need a collection attorney to do anything about... Read More

Why is credit collection services still billing me?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Driving with out a license is dumb. Driving without insurance is dumb. The money you saved by not having insurance is now going to be spent paying for a lawyer.
Driving with out a license is dumb. Driving without insurance is dumb. The money you saved by not having insurance is now going to be spent paying... Read More

Is there such a thing as "probable tickets"?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
that makes absolutely no sense. Can you be "probably pregnant?" I doubt it. You are at fault or you are not at fault. If she got tickets, those are real tickets, but it is now too late to fight them.
that makes absolutely no sense. Can you be "probably pregnant?" I doubt it. You are at fault or you are not at fault. If she got tickets, those... Read More

What can I do if I crashed into a parked vehicle and I don't have insurance or the money for repairs?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Morally, you should make payments. Perhaps you could offer to pay monthly installments.
Morally, you should make payments. Perhaps you could offer to pay monthly installments.

What can be my legal remedy against on my dentist?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Edwin K. Niles (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I'm 89, and can't tell you how many times I've had x-rays. They haven't killed me yet! Relax and enjoy life.
I'm 89, and can't tell you how many times I've had x-rays. They haven't killed me yet! Relax and enjoy life.

Do you need a drivers license if you're not using the road to drive for commercial business?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
There is NO constitutional right to drive a vehicle on the public highway. You need a license, which is permission from the state in which you are a resident. No license, no drive. If you get caught, you should go to jail.
There is NO constitutional right to drive a vehicle on the public highway. You need a license, which is permission from the state in which you are a... Read More

What am I facing for a second offense accident?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Do you understand that there is no constitutional right to drive a car on the public highways? So, what you did is violate the law. Twice, no less. If I was the judge, I would hammer you. You just don't get it. You are a criminal. You are a scofflaw.
Do you understand that there is no constitutional right to drive a car on the public highways? So, what you did is violate the law. Twice, no less.... Read More

What percentage/dollar amount do I get from the settlement and then I understand the rest would go to child support?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You should get half of what is left after the attorney fee and costs are deducted.
You should get half of what is left after the attorney fee and costs are deducted.

What am I facing if I received a ticket for driving with no license?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The State says that it is a privilege for you to drive on the state highways. Not right, a privilege. You are required to have a license. get one before court and the case may be thrown out. Get one before court.
The State says that it is a privilege for you to drive on the state highways. Not right, a privilege. You are required to have a license. get one... Read More

How do I know if a case number still open or if it has been settled?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You have to look the case up by its number; some states and counties allow you to look that up on line by going to registry of action and seeing what the last entry is [shows you whether it is closed or opened but not whether it was settled, although you can guess from the other entries whether it was settled].... Read More
You have to look the case up by its number; some states and counties allow you to look that up on line by going to registry of action and seeing what... Read More
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