Ask Robert C. Slim

Question:  My car was damaged in a wreck. Do I have to go to the body shop that the insurance company says to go, or can I take it go to a shop of my choice?  Also, do I have to use after-market parts or can I require factory parts. Robert’s Answer:  Under Texas law, […]

Question:  How long do we have to file a claim for a minor child?  My son was attacked by a dog and injured very badly about 7 years ago when he was very young.  Can we still make a claim since he has a lot of scarring? Robert’s Answer:  The time limit you mention is called

Question:  I just got served with court papers for a car accident.  Shouldn’t they be suing my insurance company instead of me?  The person I hit hired a lawyer and made a claim with my insurance company for an injury.  However, I got served with the court papers. Robert’s Answer:  Since you were the person

Question: What if my dog jumps on someone and causes a very serious injury?  He is a large dog and likes to jump on people for fun.  He is not mean; he just likes to play.  Everything I read has to do with a dog biting someone or attacking.  What if the injury is not

Question: I was rear ended in a car accident about a week ago and now I have numbness and tingling down my leg.  If the problem doesn’t stop, how long do I have to file for my injuries.  Also, how will the insurance company determine the value of my car if it is totaled?  Will

Question: A drunk driver crashed into our car and totaled it.  His policy only has liability limits of $10,000, but the car is worth much more than that. We do not have collision coverage. Can we sue the driver for more than the policy limit? Robert C. Slim’s Answer:  Yes you can, but just make

Question:  I was hit from behind as I was stopped at a light. The police officer gave the other driver a ticket for the accident.  Even though the insurance repaired my car, I am still having pain and plan to make an injury claim.  However, the other driving is disputing the ticket and I got

Question:  What should I do?  I was involved in a hit and run.  I was hit from behind.  I called the police , but the other driver ran away before the police came.  My car had major damage.   This other car was totaled and he left it in the middle of the road when he

Question:  I fell on a wet floor and injured myself?  I was at a store and the employees saw it.  They said they were sorry.  I have a lot of pain.  The insurance company took my statement.  What can I expect to settle for if they determine themselves to be negligent? Robert C. Slim’s Answer: