Question: I was recently in a car wreck where I rear-ended someone. However, their brake lights were not working. I thought the car was moving, but it turns out it was stopped. Am I still liable? Answer: Just the fact that the vehicle had an expired inspection sticker is not a defense. That fact alone …
Let’s say you are at a dog park in Dallas, Texas. Although your dog was on a leash, it accidentally slipped out of your hand. The dog then runs up to another person an bit him on the leg. The dog has never bit anyone before and never showed aggressive tendencies. Are you still liable …
Question: My daughter was a pedestrian that was hit by a car and suffered some serious injuries. She is a minor. I want to bring a claim or lawsuit against the responsible party. But I was told that the money would be placed in an account set up by the court until she is eighteen …
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Question: I have a car accident attorney in Dallas. I was told that a lawsuit must be filed. How long will that take? Robert’s Answer: That’s a hard question to answer. I’ve had cases where settlements took a matter of weeks and nobody ever saw the inside of a courtroom. I’ve also had cases that …
Question: I was in a car accident that was not my fault. We exchanged information, but the insurance information I got from the other driver was incorrect. When I called, they said there was no coverage and the policy was not in effect. What can I do? Robert’s Answer: This happens more times than you …
Question: I sold my car to a guy and got a bill of sale. A year later, the car was involved in an accident. I am now getting letters from insurance companies and attorneys because my name is on the title. What do I do? Robert’s Answer: The reason you are being contacted is because …
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Question: I was in a car accident. The other driver’s insurance company accepted fault. I was injured and have a damaged car. The insurance company was repairing my car, but said they won’t pay for the repairs or my medical bills until I sign a release. What happens if I sign the release and I …
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Question: I was injured in a car accident. I contacted the insurance company and reported the claim. They assigned an adjuster but I have not heard anything. They are ignoring me. What can I do? Robert’s Answer: The adjuster may be ignoring you for many reasons. But your main problem is that you are handling your …
Question: I was involved in a serious auto accident. I was injured pretty bad and have very high medical expenses. I hired a personal injury attorney who tells me that the other driver’s insurance company has a minimum policy of $30,000. The insurance company has agreed to pay their policy limits in exchange for a …
Question: I was involved in a car accident. The other person had insurance and I filed a claim. It has been months now and nothing has been done to fix my car. Now the insurance adjuster doesn’t even return my calls. What should I do? Robert’s Answer: This is just one of the problems when …
