how do I go about getting paid for a car accident that was not my fault?
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Not sure how you can get paid if neither of you had insurance.  But my best advise is to contact an attorney.  I know attorney's charge a fee, but you may want to check out www.allexperts.com and find an accident attorney on that site and ask them the same question.  It is a free site and you can find experts in almost anything there.  I use it myself.\n\nGood luck and I hope you can find an attorney on allexperts.com.
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You wrote"I was in an auto accident" \nI say Sorry to hear that hope everyone is okay.\n\nYou wrote "determined at fault but wasn't"\nI think what your saying is that you were ticketed for the accident by an officer. You can request your day in court to plead for your innocence, Have your facts straight, Photos of the area it happen helps paint pictures of what took place, and don't lie the worst thing is to make up what happen.\n\nYou wrote "and never got to give a statement"\nI think what your saying is you feel you were ticketed for no reason, or the wrong reason. The Insurance Co's now look at you as the cause and clams file against you. I'm sorry , you have to take it to court and prove it there.\n\nLastly You wrote " What can I do?"\nYou need to either let it go or get an attorney and go to court.\n\nGood Luck\n\nPS if you fight it dont speek to anyone but your attorney \nNO ONE
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When settling your insurance claim with an insurance company you will be dealing with an adjuster. You need to remember that although this person deals with insurance negotiations on a weekly basis they are also a human being. They are doing their job but they also understand that you need to be paid for your vehicle’s damage and bodily injuries if there are any. \n\nOnce you get it in your head that the adjuster is just like you it will be easier to speak with them. The adjuster will want to tape your phone conversations and that is fine, just think before you speak. Do not say anything that might sound like you were at fault if you were not. Do not say you feel fine when in reality you are in pain from your injuries. \n\nThe best resource that you can have during negotiations is your detailed records. These records should include all the documents you have collected after the accident occurred. This includes the police report, medical records, and estimates on the car damage and so on. If you have any bodily injuries ask the doctor to note any aches or pains you report to them so that they will be detailed enough for the adjuster to understand your physical difficulties caused by the accident. \n\nThe best time to speak to the adjuster is when you have all of your documentation laid out in front of you. Use your common sense and knowledge of what has happened to you. If you feel the adjuster is offering a fair amount than take it. If you are not offered a reasonable amount by the adjuster tell them how you feel. Give them a number you would be satisfied with. \n\nAuto Quotes:  http://www.insureme.com/landing.aspx?Refby=614506&Type=auto\n\nRon @ InsureMe
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See a lawyer first, most have doctor's that handle auto cases & know how to word the paperwork....Then go see specified doctor....Most injury lawyer's will take payment after the case is settled, from the settlement.....
673335
Contact them immediately and set up an arrangement to pay them or borrow from friends or family to pay them back.  They can garnish your wages.  When they do, it will be on their terms.
1136145
I've done this for awhile (insurance).. depending on situation.  if it's someone elses fault you in the hsptl..you bill their AUTO insurance 'cause they have a 'medical clause" that states how much they will pay.  Then you file w/your MEDICAL but BE SURE to tell your insurance the situation so they can know. I've sent back ALOT of claims we shouldn't have paid 'cause the auto should have exhausted their medical $ 1st.  Same thing if your at fault; file w/your auto insurance-check w/them to see how much your covered for medical expenses; then your medical
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If no one was cited for the crash then the insurance does not have to pay a penny even if the other person told you it was their fault and gave you all the insurance information.\n\nExample. I know a guy who cut someone off and side swiped them. He told them it was his fault and gave the insurance information. They agreed not to call the police but 3 hours later he got a phone call from a cop asking him what happend. The cop looked at his cars damage and could not determine who was at fault. Even so he told them his insurance would pay and he already filed a claim to have them fix the car, he was pissed that they called the cops and called the insurance and cancled the claim. The insurance said as long as he wasnt cited they wont have to pay unless he wants them to.\n\nYou probally pissed the person who rear ended you off when you called the police. You should of worked it out with them and had them agree to have their insurance pay for your car.\n\nIts probally to late.
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The ONLY person you probably have a good lawsuit against is your wife. Sorry, but it's the truth. If she fell asleep at the wheel, then she is the reason you were injured.  The hospital and ER can only do so much. An expert will tell you that car accident victims often find glass under their skin for several months after the accident. Plus, what was the real damage done by the ER?  They didn't put the glass there, they simply would have removed it sooner.  \n\nNow, on the other hand, if you're hell bent on a lawsuit, sue your wife AND the trucker. The insurance companies for both will most likely you pay you SOMETHING.  The question is whether you'll get enough to pay the attorneys' fees.  If you don't have any injuries other than some additional glass, you're not going to get any money. Sorry.  \n\nMy last piece of advice is this, see if your wife's auto insurance has a medpay provision. It might be as simple as you filing a claim and them reimbursing you.
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no win no fee is accidents...\n\nyou can get free legal aid... see your solictor that specializes in employement law.. or cab.\n\ndid you sign a contract?
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Tell your lawyer to do his job or you will A) report him to the bar for neglecting a legal matter entrusted to him and B) sue him for breach of contract and legal malpractice. Speaking as a lawyer myself, I can NOT drop a client on the basis the Respondent doesn't have insurance!\n\nNext point...was the driver charged with operating without insurance? I bet there is a policy in effect...but the driver was not listed on the policy...therefore you can still sue the company that owned the vehicle as well as make a claim against the drivers personal policy if any is in effect at the time of the accident\n\nHope this helps....to not attempt to settle this yourself! You don't even know the extent of your damages!
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It depends. If you are in a state with no fault insurance then you are probably screwed.  If not, you have to get in touch with them to get to their insurance company to get your car repaired.
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You need to find a good lawyer who will fight for you.  That person that was driving is supposed to be in control of his car at all times.  Did you cross the street when you weren't supposed to? The insurance companies can't tell you that you can't sue - you have that legal right.  Talk to another attorney until you find one that will help you.  Try this site:  http://www.prairielaw.com
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You can only claim compensation if you were not responsible for the accident and somebody else was. Compensation must be claimed from a third party, it is not offered to you automatically. If injured, best to get advice from a solicitor, he/she will advise on how much compensation can be claimed for injuries suffered. Negotiations on actual amounts to be claimed,for such things as damage to property (car, clothing etc), loss of wages if unable to work and payments to cover any injuries sustained, will not normally start until your prognosis is known ie no good accepting any early settlement and then trying to claim more if your health deteriorates after payment made. Any payments made are normally "... in full and final settlement" of your claim, which means you cannot go back for more money if your health gets worse after settlement made to you.\n\nIf you are injured by an uninsured or hit and run driver, you can approach the Motor insurers Bureau (M.I.B.) an organisation set up by Insurance Companies to make payments to people injured in motor accidents by unknown or uninsured persons. They only make payments if you are injured, nothing for damage to any items of property, such as a car.
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There should be a place on the ticket somewhere that tells how much the fine will be.  Just pay it and be done with it.  Then you can watch your auto insurance rates go up, but they will anyway, so you may as well pay it and chalk it up to being a bad experience.
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lost pay+hosp costs+pain & suffering+damage to car+lawyers fees. award
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Well, it depends on the laws of your state.  In most states, the merchant who is the receipient of a check upon which there is a stop payment can proceed in civil court to collect the check as a bad check, (the same as a insufficient funds check), or can proceed with the local prosecutor on a case of theft by writing. (the local charges terminology may differ)\n\nIn a civil court, they have the burden to prove that you wrote the check and that you stopped payment.  However, if you are sued, you may counter sue for the amount of the cost to fix your car properly.  As a previous person said, you would need documentation that their fix of your car did not work and that it was not another problem that needed repair.\n\nI don't know the amount of the check, so its difficult to say if it is worth it to consult an attorney.  However, if you have specific questions about procedures and/or need guidance on the process of defending yourself and/or a counter suit, please consult an attorney licensed in your state.  For a referral, contact your local or state bar association.
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It depends on your state law or the law of the state where the accident happened, and if it was a motor vehicle accident.\nIf the latter, and you are in a "no-fault" state, you cannot sue unless your damages are over a certain amount.\n\nIf it was not a mv accident, you can sue, but in many states, your insurance company will be subrogated, meaning they get back what they paid out and you keep the rest. This law and the customs vary so much from state to state, you really need to talk to a local lawyer about it.