Victims of negligent infliction of emotional distress have a difficult time recovering for their damages
Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents
I have an existing case which seems to be taking forever to settle. My lawyer told me there is a stay or hold on the case because one of the defendants is in bankruptcy. How long can this take? When we initially consult with clients, we try to give clients a range of how long … Continue reading Bankruptcy Stay
If insurance paid my medical bills, does the insurance company have a lien on my personal injury settlement There is no short answer to this question. Injured people seek immediate medical treatment. There is no time to wait for a personal injury case settlement which could take years. Insurers pay medical providers for their services. … Continue reading Liens on Accident Claims
I am an enthusiastic motorcycle rider. My insurance company has decided that my insurance rates should increase to almost the same I pay for car insurance. Has something in the law changed to allow insurance companies to increase rates for motorcycle policies? Something that changed with you or one or more of the people in … Continue reading Motorcycle Policies
"Why was I sued by the car insurance of a parked car that I hit only after another car crossed over head on into my lane of traffic?" The short answer is that you were operating the car that struck a parked car. But you have an excellent point and your defense of this case … Continue reading Emergency Doctrine
I was going straight at an intersection when a car suddenly turned left in front of me, damaging my car. The police came and made out a report saying I was going straight. But the insurance company for the driver making a left turn does not want to pay to fix my car. They claimed … Continue reading Comparative Neglience