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If you were truly injured you probably are covered by your employer. Your car is a different matter though, and workmans...
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If there is pain and suffering involved, it depends on the type of treatment and for how long. the best thing to do is to call...
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Yes, auto insurance policy states that you are required to report all accidents (losses) immediately. There are a few reasons...
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Collection agencies only care about one thing...collecting money. More info is needed to answer this question but if this is a...
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When a passenger is injured in an automobile accident, and the driver of the automobile of which he/she is the passenger of, is...
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I think either Detroit or wyoming because yesterday i got home from school and their was an accident
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THE INSURANCE ALWAYS FOLLOWS THE VEHICLE. MEANING: THE REGESTERED OWNER IS REQUIRED TO FURNISH A VALID LIABILTY INSURANCE...
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Occasionally road conditions, however the overwhelming cause is driver inattention.
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The insurance company for the first car that spun out of control will not be liable to either of the cars involved in the...
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It's the fault of the other driver. If the police were not present there isn't much either of you can do. If it was a fairly...
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auto accident with learner's permit This happened to me--I was the 15-year-old w/ a learner's permit. I was too young to be...
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Both states and municipalities establish traffic laws. In most instances person exiting a driveway whether private or public will...
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AnswerIt depends on how the insurance companies of each driver sees it. You both could be charged with "undue care and...
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No. You might face criminal penalties, but fault is determined on the facts of the incident. Also, driving without insurance...
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If you still own the car (Titled in your name) then yes, you include it. If you do not own the car (Insurance totaled it) then...
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Hit and run as you know is a very serious offence. Sometimes people panic and the first instinct is to run. If this is the case...
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Depends on your state. Most places its two years for personal injury and three years for propoerty damage, but it varies by...
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If you were doing your job at the time of the accident you should be able to file for workers compensation for your injuries and...
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"Sub-Saharan Africa - According to the "WHO", Ethiopia has the highest rate of fatalities per vehicle in the world. Uganda ranks...
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Typically, the car that strikes from behind is considered to be the one at fault. However, there are circumstances that would...
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There are many scenerios to this one. It could be one person's fault or both parties faults and thus, if both parties were to...
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When a car is moving at a certain speed, objects in the car, including people, move at the same speed as well. When a car...
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I don't know, but if the accident was your fault, why should he have to pay it? Might be better to pay it so you can keep your...
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It's your fault and it's called "undue care and attention." If you were paying attention and not speeding most likely you would...
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The person at fault is the one that ran the red light or the amber light. Rules of the road are .... if you are already out in...
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The procedure to obtain a Driving License is simple. Follow the below mentioned steps. Normally this is the process in any State...
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Absolutely not. A driver with a learner's permit is presumed to be driving with the same caution and, along with his co-driver...
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There is a different Statute of Limitations in each State, so go to: www.google.com Ask: What is the Statute of...
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When it happened to me and no one was around to take responsility for it or to get their insurance information, I had to file it...
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The same as for ANY trial or hearing. It is a planning conference where the opposing attorneys meet with the judge and lay out...
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it would be smart if stops the owner from reporting the accident
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It's possible that the car owners insurance will cover the damages, but just as likely that it won't. If it doesn't, then the...
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At least three 1. Car with object 2. Person with car 3. Internal organs with persons body If the car bounced off an object...
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AnswerYea, go ahead and file a report. That is exactly what you want to do after breaking the law. Answer Such a person...
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you are, no matter hows at fult.If you have ins. they will make the other party pay sometimes. but after all its your car.- I...
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The police were probably called onto the scene, and since you now know it was a faulty tire the other driver may be at fault for...
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Answer1. Check to see if you or your party is injured.2. Check other vehicle driver and party is injured.3. Call police4. Check...
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Unless there is mitigating circumstances the driver in the rear that hit the car making the turn is at fault. You must maintain a...
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You need to get their information such as, driver's license number, insurance policy number, license plate, phone number(s). If...
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The owner of the vehicle is allowed to have his damages repaired anywhere he/she wants. If you have already been determined to be...
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Generally, you are left holding the bag. Your own insurance has to cover the damages to your car and any personal injury. You...
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Yes you can change attorneys in the middle of any case whether auto or other.
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If you were driving the car, who would you think is responsible? Your mower threw a rock that broke an innocent driver's...
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I'm not positive, but I'm pretty sure neither party is liable. Think about it, neither of you had insurance, and neither called...
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Only as much as will cover your medical expenses or "suffering" claims. It MAY make a difference on whether you were a passenger...
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The judge will listen to all sides of the case and each person involved with be required to stand-up in court under oath and give...
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Anyone who suffers injury or property damage in a collision is allowed to file a claim to insurance companies. Damages are to be...
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My husband was hit by an uninsured driver and he only got a 500.00 fine. Oh, and by the way, the UNINSURED driver just filed a...
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You are at fault for "undue care and attention" but the driver of the car you rear ended will also be charged without having a...
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Technically its classed as an accident if damage was caused to the fence. If both parties exchanged their details there would be...
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When you rent a car you usually have to pay for insurance as well so contact the rental car agency.
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People sue today for anything and everything. The question is could he win a lawsuit from someone he hit in the rear. In 2005 I...
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Unless you have seen the person hit your car, there isn't much you can do about it unfortunately. It's best to just get the...
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The other car because they must they really must have taken the corner on a very sharp turn thus hitting you.
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I am terribly sorry to hear about the accident and hope those that were injured are on the mend. When parents have the insurance...
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Whether it be a car accident or vandalism, the person who did it is responsible. Go for it! If the police were called in then...
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Come on, you know the answer to this. The person driving the car that caused the damage to the two parked cars is responsible for...
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The insurance company can certainly be required to pay for the damages. The problem is, the dad's company might not be real happy...
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Only if it was your fault. If someone ran into you, you have no control over this.
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It's called, "Undue care and attention" and both of you are at fault. The person didn't look to see if there was a car coming,...
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Insurance companies don't want people lending their cars to people who drive drunk, especialy since DUI causes such an increase...
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No madder how old the driver if you hit the rear of his car its automaticaly your fualt
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it might be considered as a hit and run or destroying private properity.
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Typically, the driver who hit the middle car will still be at fault, inless it's determined by a police accident report that you...
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Car #3 is at fault! The person turning left got a break from car #1 to make that left hand turn. Car #3 saw what was going on,...
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There is an extremely high rate of success with the information given in your case. It's all computerized and not hard to get...
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It would be your fault because you simply can't come to a grinding halt on a freeway. You are lucky you didn't cause a pile-up....
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I doubt anything. Seriously. Three teenage girls were killed by their driver whom fell asleep at the wheel and all he got was 2...
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The insurer (either your mother/father or both) are responsible for all costs.
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No. That happens all the time. People often make a police report just in case they decide to make a claim. Later, they never...
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I guess you get ready to PAY for the damage, by contacting the owner of the other car. Either WAIT for them to come back to their...
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This is a very good question. About 10 years ago I was with a friend and he was driving and we were backing out of a convenience...
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At least in PA, the person backing up is at fault, no matter how stupid the other driver is. My brother got burned backing up...
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In most states it is assumed that the driver with the last opportunity to avoid a collision is at fault. It is further assumed in...
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you could sue to get ythe money to pay for your car and anything else that might have been ruined you would probably win because...
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AnswerBe sure to call the police and to safely prevent the other driver from leaving the scene until the police arrives. The...
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Typically, a law enforcement agency will not do an accident report on private property. Since you have no documentation, it will...
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Damages that happen as a result from pulling you car from a ditch or from an accident are not the "fault" of the towing company,...
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Usually, if the driver had the owner's permission to drive. What happens if the car is owned by the person that has the...
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Depends on which state you live in, but in most states a license can be suspended or revoked, and in some states it is an...
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Any time a vehicle hits a parked vehicle or other stationary object, the operator of the moving vehicle is responsible.
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I believe whomever caused the accident is at fault, whether their car was damaged or not. The evidence compiled in the...
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It depends on what kind of intersection is is and directions the cars were coming. The rules of the road determine who has the...
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It allows you to maintain steering only while braking. It does not decrease stopping distance. Controversy exists as to whether...
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Sorry to say, Eva, but an uninsured car is not supposed to be on the public streets and a person with no license is not supposed...
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If you caused the accident, you owe for the legal liability, the other matters are civil & not involving the liability portion of...
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Talk to your insurance carrier about this. That's why you always get a police report. You can't count on anything said at the...
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Not usually, but it can be risky if they took your name and Insurance Info or Driver's License info. Normally, no damage, no...
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sure if you are a cop or an insurance adjuster.... the average person would not see hiodden damage like bent bumper bracket or...
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you will be held responsible/liable and have to pay for any and all damages, vehicle/injuries etc....also will likely lose your...
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Find the person who owns the car and sue them, and hope that you have enough uninsured coverage to fix your car
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techinically, the car backing up is at fault. as the car going in reverse, you are supposed to be aware of your surroundings,...
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Value would depend on similar case settlements in the state the accident occurred. Generally accident claims involving broken...
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Your dad is responsible for not keeping an eye on the boy. The boy had no business being in the truck in the first place. ...
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The open container is definitely a big issue, particularly if you were tested at the accident scene for being under the influence...
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If you had medical coverage, you can. You cannot claim bodily injury against your own policy for yourself because you cannot be...
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It depends. Was the driver the listed insured? If not, did he have regular access to the vehicle and/or operate it often? In this...
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Consult an attorney for the specific application, but in Oklahoma: Personal Injury: 2 years. Injury to Personal Property: 2...
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In most states, the driver backing up is always responsible for avoiding a collision unless other circumstances enter into the...
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