I accidentally struck a young person who was on skates with my car. The skater was on a two lane road and drifted from the right side of the road just as I was trying to pass him. There was a sidewalk next to the road. Shouldn't the skater use the sidewalk so he would … Continue reading Accident with a Skater
Tag: Motor Vehicle Accidents
I was driving on a dark two lane road. I did not see that there was a pedestrian walking on the right side of the road. Unfortunately I hit this person. Do I have any kind of defense? Yes you have a defense. But I would first point out that you should notify your insurance … Continue reading Difficulty Seeing A Pedestrian
My son was struck by a car speeding on a residential street. One witness told me that it looked like two cars were racing down the street. But only one of the cars struck my child. Does my son have claims against both drivers? Your son has possible claims against both drivers for the injuries … Continue reading Acting In Concert
A car ran through a stop sign and struck my vehicle. The other driver told me and the police that the accident was not his fault. He blamed the mechanic that repaired his brakes. Do I have a case against driver and the mechanic? A prior post addressed the issue of bringing a claim against … Continue reading Proximate Cause
I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The other driver had failed to stop at a stop sign and struck my car on the driver's side. An ambulance removed me from the accident scene to a hospital. I obtained the police report and the other driver admitted to the police that she did not … Continue reading Admission of Police Report as Evidence
I was injured in a motor vehicle accident. How do I evaluate the insurance company's offer? That is a really difficult question to answer. You have not specified what role you had in the accident nor did you state your injuries. Thus, rather than directly give you an answer if a particular offer is good … Continue reading Evaluating Personal Injury Cases
I was struck by a vehicle that crossed over the double yellow lines on a two lane highway. The other driver claimed that he fell asleep. Is there any way the sleepy driver would not pay for my damages? Unfortunately there is a way for the driver to escape liability. But depending upon where the … Continue reading Asleep at the Wheel
I was injured when I was riding a bicycle with two of my friends. Unfortunately for me, I was riding furthest away from the curb when a car struck me. Do I have a claim for my injuries? No-Fault Benefits Yes you have a claim. First, as the rider of a bicyclist, you are covered … Continue reading Bicyclists Must Follow Rules of the Road
I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. It is not clear from the position of the vehicles after the accident if I crossed over to the other side of the road or the other vehicle did. I do not remember the accident. I have amnesia. Do I have a claim? Probably not. You have … Continue reading Injured Party with Amnesia
My child was injured in a motor vehicle accident. As a result of her injuries, I needed to take off from my work. I also needed to provide for tutors so she could do her school work while she was recovering at home. Do I have any type of claim for my expenses? Yes you … Continue reading Derivative Claims