I am often asked by clients whether they should file on their own auto insurance policy after a car accident. They hesitate to do so because of the fear that they may be cancelled or face a rate increase. At the same time, however, they realize that they are not getting the quality of service […]
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Question: I was injured in a car accident. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Now, the hospital wants to get reimbursed for their bill and filed a lien in my case. Can they do that? What are my options? Answer: The Texas Property Code provides that a hospital may file a lien to
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If you are injured in an auto accident with an uninsured motorist, there are several coverages that may come into play with your claim. Of course, if you have uninsured motorist coverage (UM) , it will take the place of the liability insurance that the other driver should have had. But what if you also have personal
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Question: Is my landlord liable for injuries sustained in my home that I rent? Does it make a difference if the injury is to me or my guest? Answer: A landlord is not automatically liable for injuries sustained by a tenant or guest on the rented premises. However, a landlord may be liable if it
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Question: I was involved in an accident that wasn’t my fault. But I did not have insurance. Can I still make a claim for my injuries and car damages? Answer: Yes, you can still make a claim. In every car accident case, there are two different parts. First is the insurance claim. In this part
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Question: I was involved in a car accident while driving a company vehicle. I was injured and want to know if I am covered under the company’s insurance? Answer: In Texas, liability insurance is mandatory for all vehicles including company vehicles. In fact, there are higher insurance requirement for vehicles classified as commercial vehicles. However,
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Question: I was involved in an accident at an intersection. My light was green. I had the right of way, but I think the other driver is going to say they had the green light. What do I do? Answer: Intersection collisions pose an opportunity for the parties to have different versions of the accident. This
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Question: I had a car accident and was injured. The police came to the scene and investigated the accident. I wanted the other driver’s insurance information before leaving the scene, but the police officer said it would be in the report. He would not give it to me on the scene. They kept the drivers
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Question: I was in a parking lot and got into an accident. The other party backed into my car. I called the police, but they said they do not come out and make a report for accidents on private property. I made a claim with the other driver’s insurance, but they denied me
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Question: I was a passenger in a car that was involved in an accident. The driver and I were both injured. Can we hire the same lawyer? Answer: You can, but the lawyer has to be careful that there isn’t going to be a conflict of interest. If there is any chance that the driver
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