Car accident, what happens in court?
I'm 16, and I was recently in an accident. I was turning left on a green light and didn't see another car. It was totally my fault, and I'm paying for damages, all that jazz. The police officer issued a ticket for "failure to yield while turning left", and took my license "as bond". He said I can still drive on a ticket though. Apparently, I have to go to court. They said I'll be under court supervision and I'll have to take an online driving course. Then the ticket will be off my record. I'm fine with all of this. My question is basically, what's going to happen 'in court'. I've never been to court and am nervous about it. I just want a basic run though of what's going to happen. Am I going to get a lecture and a slap on the wrists? Do I have to take the stand or something? Will the driver of the car that hit me be there? Are we arguing against each other or something? Do I get my license back then? I'm just nervous and would like to know what's going to happen. Thank you! -Sean
If an accident victim passes away during pend ency of court case,can his successor incorporate his name as a party in absent of diseased?
An aged person met with motor vehicle accident and becomes paralytics.A case against insurance company is pending before the court. Victim passes away after prolong sufferings. Can his successor induct himself as a party in the case? What are the tentative objection/s can be raised by the insurance company?This case is under Indian law.
What is the legal process to undergo in case of a accident in Bangalore?
Hey, If you were involved in an traffic accident and are yourself the vehicle owner, then you should understand what the law says about the situation. Let me explainAccording to the law, you are supposed to do the following:Arrange for medical help. This is both legally and morally advisable. It is mandatory for the doctor to treat the victim without waiting for any formalities.Inform the police – report to the nearest police station, file an FIR.Within 24 hours, contact your insurer with the following information:insurance policy number and period of its validity;date, time and place of accident;particulars of the persons injured or killed in the accident;name of the driver and the particulars of his driving licence.Will I get involved in a criminal case?The accident will be considered a criminal matter if:You were driving rashly, so as to make it dangerous for others (even though you didn’t cause any injuries or death). This has jail time of up to 6 months, or fine up to Rs. 1000.Generally speaking, if you hurt or kill others due to your rash or negligent behaviour, you can be punished as follows:For causing minor injuries (hurt): Jail up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 500 or both.For causing major injuries like if the person is bedridden for more than 20 days (grievous hurt): jail of up to 2 years or fine up to Rs 1000 or bothFor causing death: Jail of up to 2 years or fine or both.Read this simple guide here to understand more about this issue Accident - Law for Vehicle Owner
HELP!! Summoned AND served by court for Car Accident suit! HELP!!?
Hi all, I had posted a question here a while back, It pretty much said that I got a letter from my insurance company saying the other person is suing us, and if they need any information, they will contact us. Since then, I didn't hear anything from the insurance company. Yesterday, I got served by getting a letter from circuit court saying the passenger in other car is suing us, and have 30 days to reply. I am literally freaking out an not knowing what to do. At the time of the accident, I had full coverage with ample coverage limit. However, in the letter, they are suing me for almost 200k more than my limits! I have no source of income other than the job I just started since I just graduated, and live with my mom. I really thought insurance company was suppose to take of this directly!! I contacted them and they said they got their in-house attorney to represent me up to my limits. Shouldn't this kind of paper work go directly to the insurance company rather than me directly? One thing to note is that their statute of limitation is over in less than a month. When I talked to the insurance company today, they said they have been trying to settle this for the past two years with them, however, not working. So I am wondering what's going on? Also, is it common for them to ask for this much?!?!? Far exceeding my limits?!!? And how long does this kind of things take to settle?!?! And just get over? I am a nervous wreck right now and my mom is worried sick, please advice! Even though I have almost no money, how do I protect the little I have saved up from the job I started?!! What are the chances of the amount being lowered?! My claims adjuster said they have their own price and we have our own price. It's normal, but I am still freaking out. I don't have any property of my own or anything so can they garnish my future wages?!?!? Ahhhh please help!
Can I fight this accident ticket in court?
Recently, I got into an accident. It was a complete freak occurrence. I was going the speed limit on the highway while it was raining out and skid out of control. No one was hurt, and I was the only car involved. However, I got a ticket, and the box that was checked off, word for word, said, "Failure to reduce speed/Accident." Now I have the usual choices of; pleading guilty and paying a fine; pleading guilty, paying a fine, and going to traffic school; or pleading not guilty and going to court. I really don't want to pay these fines as this was absolutely out of anyone's control. I asked my insurance agent about it, and she said that it was strange that I got a ticket, however, if I go to court, it'll be "the police officer's word against mine," since no one else was involved. I just want to know if there's any way I can fight the ticket. This is my first accident.
If I am at fault in a car accident, will the insurance company of the other driver fix my car?
If you're in an auto accident and you're at fault:If you have collision coverage insurance your carrier will pay for your repairs less your deductible. If you don't have collision coverage you will pay for your own repairs. The other driver and their carrier owes you nothing. If you have liability coverage insurance your carrier will fix the other car, or reimburse that drivers carrier if they paid first and will pay for injuries to the other driver, if any. If you don't have liability coverage the other drivers collision coverage carrier will pay for repairs and then can go after you. If the driver doesn't have collision coverage and you don't have liability coverage then that driver can/will come after you directly. It is common for drivers of older low value autos to have liability insurance but not collision coverage for the repair of their own vehicle.Note: many states including California have financial responsibly laws making it illegal to drive without minimum liability insurance. Amongst the consequences for violating the law is to lose your driver's license. Not offered or intended as legal advice.
What happens if you blow under the legal limit of DUI?
First, a cop can't suspend your license, so he's trying to BULLY you into convicting yourself. Only the court can suspend your license, and that's for refusing to take the breathalyzer. Or if there have been other traffic offenses that have really added up. .08 is only a PRIMA FACIE evidence of intoxication. In other words, no other test is necessary to make the case. However, you can be charged with DUI for much less, IF other evidence shows that you were not in full control of your vehicle. DUI, no matter what the circumstances, is expensive. Insurance goes up, you continue to pay fees to the state, etc etc. You really want a lawyer. And in this situation, you really want to fight the ticket. First, at night time, how does the officer KNOW whether you looked both ways? You could have looked BOTH ways as you approached the stop. As long as you came to a FULL stop, that's sufficient. Nothing in the LAW states that you must look both ways. You only need to make sure there is no traffic before proceeding. He may have suspected you'd been drinking, since you came out of an establishment that served alcohol. But even so, that's not cause to stop you. He needs MORE evidence to show that you were not in CONTROL of your vehicle. You can win this case easily, but if you don't know how to do it in court, by evidentiary process and cross-examination, you'll get steam-rolled. So get a lawyer. But even without a lawyer, don't plead guilty, nor even plead guilty w/ explanation, nor even no contest. Plead NOT GUILTY. That way, you'll have your say, and it MIGHT win your case for you.