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No, he is consider an adult responsible for his own actions.
No, you're not responsible for your 19-year-old if he or she has a wreck. The only way is if they are incompetent driver and you let them drive your... Read More
If you bought and paid for the car, you might be sued under the family purpose doctrine. Otherwise, no.
I think that you have some safety issues to discuss with the seller. You may need a lawyer to intervene. The dealer has the right to get paid, and... Read More
In order for the airbags to deploy, the sensors installed in the car bumpers must be triggered. If none were, then there is no product failure. If... Read More
Make a police report immediately. They left the scene of a property damage accident without reporting it, which is a crime. Then, send the... Read More
Yes, file a report ASAP.
No, the problem is I'll bet that your driver's license number on the ticket is correct, so they're not going to let you off the hook because the... Read More
Minor mistake as I spelling names are not relevant, nor his asking whether you had insurance.
No. Neither the misspelling of your name nor the neglect in asking for your insurance will help you in terms of fighting the ticket.
You cannot get out of a speeding ticket merely because your name was misspelled generally speaking. The doctrine of incorporation by reference... Read More
No, but you can contest it if you have a defense on the merits of the case.
There is nothing you can do, but pay the money owed.
Sure you have rights
The owner of a car is liable if the car is being used with permission when the accident occurs.
The sooner the better, but certainly before the Statute of Limitations expires.
Spontaneous miscarriages occur frequently during the first trimester of pregnancy, especially in first pregnancies.
Insurance companies don't care. The DMV does. If you were not at fault (maybe you were) you don't have to worry about insurance cos
I do not understand your question.
No; but you can sue the minor, for what that is worth. Your collision coverage should cover it. Let the insurance company worry about getting its... Read More
Based on your description of the incident, you should consult with an attorney.
This is an extremely difficult question to answer. You have provided no information. If you are in California.
You need to go to attorney specializing in wrongful death claim to see, after giving him all the facts, what a ballpark figure for the value of the... Read More