Ask Robert C. Slim

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 […]

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

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

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

Question:  I was involved in an accident where the other driver rear-ended me. The police report is in my favor. The other driver is trying to say that I changed lanes in front of him and stopped suddenly. Now, his insurance company is denying my claim saying that I was at-fault. Can they do that? Answer:  Yes they can. The

Question:  My car was damaged in an accident. The insurance company is giving me the value of the vehicle, but it is not enough to get a car as nice as mine.  Can I get more than what they are offering? Answer:  If your car was totalled, then you are entitled to the “fair market

Question:  I was seriously injured at work.  My hand got caught in some machinery while I was cleaning it out.  The company doctor told me that I need to see a specialist and probably need surgery.  But my supervisor keeps ignoring my requests.  Can I sue my employer for the accident? Answer:  It depends on

Question:  My son lives with me.  He is an adult and has his own car in his name.  He was just involved in an accident.  Am I also responsible since he is also on my auto insurance? Answer:  The short answer is “no.”  What you are describing is a claim for negligent entrustment.  Under such a claim, the owner

Question:  I live in an upper floor apartment in Dallas and have to use the stairs.  We had an ice storm come in and I slipped on ice on the stairs that had been there for a few days.  I told the management about the icy stairs but they never did anything about it.  I broke

Question:  I just need advice on the value of my case.  I want to keep the entire insurance settlement and don’t want to share any percentage with some attorney.  I was injured as a passenger in a two-car accident and have some cuts and serious bruising on my face.  How much can I expect to