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Auto Accidents
For questions and answers on these topics: determining who is at fault; insurance; accident statistics; and, trends and automotive safety issues.
2,604 Questions
Do you get money when you are in a car accident?
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In most states the statue of Limitations is:
1). Personal Injury- 2 years
2). Property Damage- 3 years
You must do this right away.
As long as he had a coverage which is called Medical Payments at the time on his auto insurance. Also known as PIP. when you buy this converge you buy it in limits and per person. The highest 2 of my companies have is a 100,000 dollars.
So if there was an accident, the insurance company will pay no more then 100,000 dollars per person.
What happens when you flee a single car accident?
the number plate is in your name so the police will find you or a person can recognize you and find you
Varies by state to state. Usually its a 1 year period. Contact an injury attorney near you.
I've always done that, I believe I learned that information from a police officer in the 1970's; who knows in this day and age, but I think I do it out of safety and kindness.
How many years after a car accident can you sue?
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In most states, you have, from the date of the occurrence :
1). Personal injuries- 2 years
2). Property Damage- 3 years
Once the statue runs out, you can't sue.
What happens to the occupants of a stationary car hit from behind by another car?
this is an extremely vague question with a lot of variables, don't you think?
first, do you mean medically, legally, psychologically, physically...?
what kind of car are they in and what kind of car hit them, and how fast was the other car going?
is this happening in traffic, or is the stationary car parked somewhere, if so, is it parked legally or illegally?
nutshell...most situations, the driver of the moving car is at fault and liable for all damages and medical expenses for injuries arising from the accident. common injuries would be whiplash and other neck injuries, as well as concussions associated with violent head movement. If it is the case that a stationary Smart Fortwo is hit from behind by a most non-stationary Lincoln Navigator...well...the Smart occupants probably die.
Did Boy die in a car accident as in the movie Coco Chanel?
Yes, Arhur Boy Capel passed away in a car accident.
I'm not sure what exactly your question is, but I believe that is the the "fault" of the car that is turning, even if the car going straight could/should have seen and been able to react to the turning car, the light is 'left turn yield on green' meaning, wait for the cars to go straight, and then turn when safe to do so.
Who is at fault when a motorcycle is ht from the rear by a car on the freeway?
As a police officer, its not an easy of a question as some would think. Now generally as a rule of thumb, a vehicle that is stuck from the rear while stopped, or coming to a stop or what ever the case may be, it its the driver of the vehicle behind them that usually at fault. It is that drivers responsibility to pay attention and to leave enough space between the vehicle in front of them and their vehicle to allow for a quick stop or swerve to avoid hitting the other vehicle.
Now besides the fact that there was a motorcycle involved there could be a number of things that could come into play. Was the Motorcycle moving or in a stopped position. Was all the lighting on the bike working, did this happen during a lane change. All questions that have to be asked before deciding who is at a fault in these types of accidents.
But to give you a ball park answer, Yes usually when there is a rear collision involving any vehicle, 9 times out of 10 is it the car behind them that is at fault.
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Just because somebody was issued a citation, it doesn't mean that this person is at fault automatically, however, based on the evidence and the police report, it may be different. The person getting the citation needs to prove (and I really mean it) that in fact he/she didn't break the law and the accident was not caused by his/her negligence. In court hearings the Judge most likely will look at all the evidence and site with the investigating officer, unless there are flaws in the investigation arising reasonable doubts.
Whether the claimant has fixed their car or not has no bearing on the financial liability of the at fault party. A claimant is not required by law to repair his vehicle. The at fault driver is however required to compensate the claimant for his loss. The claimant may choose to fix his car with the compensation or he can use it to help buy another car. He may even choose to use it to take a much needed vacation.
What actress died in car accident in the 1950's?
Amy Jo Johnson in the movie Susie Q. It came out in the 90's
Technically it would be your fault as you are not supposed to put parts of your car into the path of a car. Having said this, no accident is ever 100% someone's fault. In Wisconsin you are 10% at fault just for being there.
As the answer above stated, it is your responsibility to look for oncoming cars before opening your door. The only situation in which there may be an exception to this is if you were in a parking lot and the other car pulled in beside you after you had already begun opening your door.
Parking lot accident are the most awful claims to deal with. Unless you have witnesses or video of the accident. It is a case of he said/she said. Since all parking lot of private property, it is not a policy issue either. Most of these cases end up being a 50/50, 60/40, or 30/70 type of at fault claim.
If you are ever involved in an accident in a parking lot, find witnesses and get their information! Also, check to see if there are cameras in the lot and get footage of the incident.
You should call your insurance co. first. They will have the information you need. If you did not have insurance at the time of the accident or have changed insurance carriers since the accident consult an attorney.
File, yes, you can file a claim. You may or may not win the claim depending on the type and severity of the injury and how well documented the link between the accident and your injuries may be.
no, it was a real shame
Who is at fault if a car is turning right and a bike on the right side runs into the car?
Bikes and pedestrians always have the right of way [providing they are proceeding in conformance with the traffic laws]. Most likely the vehicle will be determined at fault.
There have been some rare cases in which a bicyclists or pedestrian have been assigned some contribution of fault.
How many deaths are caused by car accidents a year around the world?
Good statistics would not be available for undeveloped countries.
How many car accidents are there related with alcohol per year?
41,000 also died in alcohol related car accidents
