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I was involved in a Lyft accident last year in Texas, where the vehicle I was in was rear-ended by an uninsured motorist at excessive speeds. Both the Lyft driver and I were hospitalized, and I sustained significant injuries requiring cervical fusion, concussion treatment, and nerve surgery. Since... View More 
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answered on Jun 9, 2025
Yes, Lyft’s uninsured motorist (UM) coverage can apply to you as a passenger in Texas under certain conditions—but it’s not always as straightforward as it should be.
Texas law allows passengers injured in a rideshare accident to make a claim under the rideshare company’s UM policy... View More
I bought a truck through one of my mom's friends and received a bill of sale, but not the title. I was unaware of any title issues or that the truck was stolen. I then wrecked the truck and now I'm facing charges for unauthorized use of a vehicle. I have a bill of sale, and I... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2025
IMO the testimony of your mom's friend will be critical. Your attorney will want to ensure that the friend does not have a criminal record and will corroborate that he was the seller, or facilitated the sale by the seller and had no reason to believe that seller was not the owner of the... View More
I was involved in an accident with a motorcycle in Texas. After the accident, I remained at the scene answered all police questions, and took a DUI test, which I passed. I recently learned the motorcycle rider has passed away. Although I have not yet been contacted about a lawsuit, the family of... View More
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answered on May 31, 2025
Hi there,
First and foremost, I’m truly sorry you’re going through this. Being involved in a serious accident—especially one that ends in tragedy—is something no one is ever really prepared for. Please know you’re not alone, and your concerns right now are completely valid.... View More
I was involved in an accident with a motorcycle in Texas. After the accident, I remained at the scene answered all police questions, and took a DUI test, which I passed. I recently learned the motorcycle rider has passed away. Although I have not yet been contacted about a lawsuit, the family of... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2025
The family would likely to pursue the vehicle's insurance as the primary source of compensation. Since insurance generally follows the vehicle, that would be the normal source of recovery instead of your policy. The usual route is for the carrier to provide defense attorney (with the normal... View More
I was involved in an accident with a motorcycle in Texas. After the accident, I remained at the scene answered all police questions, and took a DUI test, which I passed. I recently learned the motorcycle rider has passed away. Although I have not yet been contacted about a lawsuit, the family of... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2025
In Texas, when someone is killed in an accident, their family can file a wrongful death lawsuit against any party they believe is responsible. They can sue:
You, as the driver of the vehicle
The owner of the vehicle if they believe the owner was negligent in lending it
Any... View More
I had a judgment against my driver's license due to a wreck over 14 years ago, when I didn't have a driver's license or insurance. I attended court, maintained SR-22 insurance for over four years, and was on probation. The insurance company sued me. My license has been suspended all... View More
answered on May 29, 2025
It will not "remove the judgment" but it will enable you to reinstate your license.
An SR-88 confirms that the judgment has become dormant because the judgment creditor has not undertaken any action to enforce it within ten years. This may mean that the creditor was paid or... View More
I’m an independent truck driver, and on April 8, 2025, I was involved in an accident in Geismar where I hit a United Rental forklift that was parked on the shoulder. It wasn't properly marked, lit, or barricaded, creating a safety hazard. My truck was towed for repairs costing $52,535.84,... View More
answered on May 15, 2025
Yes, you can sue. But it might not be United Rental that you can sue. United Rental rents forklifts to other companies and people. The dangerous condition may have been created by the renter of the forklift, and not by United Rental. You need to identify who that renter was, if there was one.... View More
I'm seeking help with filing a small claims petition in Texas regarding a three-party crash that occurred in early April. My car was not at fault, as supported by the police report, but one party's insurance company has denied my claim. I am seeking $11,500 in damages. What is the best... View More
answered on May 15, 2025
Ignore the denial of the insurance claim. File a small claims lawsuit describing the collision and asserting that both of the other drivers were negligent, but you were faultless. Detail your damages with specificity--how much it cost to repair your car, how long it took to repair your car, how... View More
I'm seeking help with filing a small claims petition in Texas regarding a three-party crash that occurred in early April. My car was not at fault, as supported by the police report, but one party's insurance company has denied my claim. I am seeking $11,500 in damages. What is the best... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
Thank you for sharing the details of your situation. While Small Claims Court in Texas can be a useful option for resolving minor disputes, it comes with significant limitations that may not serve your best interests — especially in cases involving serious damages or complex issues.
Texas... View More
I was involved in a car accident two months ago in which the other driver was at fault, as indicated in the police report. The driver's insurance was with Progressive, but now they are stating that the vehicle he was driving might have been stolen, and therefore I may not receive any... View More
answered on May 7, 2025
Regardless of whether the vehicle was stolen, you can still sue the at-fault driver of the other vehicle for the injuries caused by his negligent operation of the vehicle. The other driver may or may not have sufficient non-exempt assets to pay the amount of any judgment awarded to you for your... View More
I have two cars in my name, and I regularly allow my adult son to drive one of them. We live together, and there is documentation regarding his use of the car. Today, we had a disagreement, and I told him not to leave in the car, but he did anyway. Given the circumstances, if I report the car... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2025
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I could only speak for the aspects of the question under your "Personal Injury/Car Accidents" headings. It doesn't sound like a matter that an insurance company would take seriously in terms of a... View More
I was involved in an auto accident while riding my moped, which left me with a broken collarbone, clavicle, and thumb, and my moped was totaled. The other party, who was driving a truck, was at fault. I have hired lawyers, but one quit because they didn't think they could win, and the current... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
Because of professional ethics, neither the other party's insurance company nor their attorney will speak with you directly as long as you are represented by a lawyer.
You should schedule an office conference with your new lawyer to discuss your case. There could be many reasons why... View More
I was involved in a not-at-fault accident nearly 4 years ago in Texas, and the at-fault driver's insurance only covered the state minimum of $30,000. I have $100,000 uninsured/underinsured coverage with my insurance, and I filed a claim back in 2021. Recently, my insurance offered me half of... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks. You ask many good questions, but a meaningful response would result in a memo several pages in length. It isn't clear if you are represented by an attorney. If you are, these are things to sit down and... View More
I was in a car accident in Texas in December 2022 while intoxicated and was hospitalized for two weeks. I dislocated my hip, used a cane, and attended physical therapy. I turned myself in in August 2023, but the authorities claim the statute of limitations starts from August 2023, not from the... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2025
The question I have is when did they file the criminal information for the DWI and the carrying a weapon cases? The statue of limitations on a Misdemeanor in Texas is two years. So they had two years from December 2022 to file charges. So hypothetically, if charges were not filed until January of... View More
I was in a car accident in Texas in December 2022 while intoxicated and was hospitalized for two weeks. I dislocated my hip, used a cane, and attended physical therapy. I turned myself in in August 2023, but the authorities claim the statute of limitations starts from August 2023, not from the... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2025
No, they cannot. But the statute of limitations only governs how long from when the even happened must the formal charges be filed. As long as the formal charges are filed within the prescribed time period, the statute of limitations is met. Typically, the formal charges can be amended even... View More
I was involved in an accident with a drunk driver in July 2023 and received an insurance settlement. I experienced scarring and bruising from my legs to my neck. I no longer have access to the settlement agreement, so I'm unsure if it includes terms about pursuing further legal action. Can I... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
It depends on whether you settled with your own insurance company or with the drunk driver's insurance company. If you settled with the drunk driver's insurance company, the settlement almost certainly included a release of all claims by you against the driver.
I was involved in a wreck while driving my 2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition. During the accident, the airbags didn't deploy, and the seatbelts failed to lock. I've contacted the manufacturer, and they advised me to inform my insurance company. I would like to know what steps I should take... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
If you were injured, you can file a products liability case, more specifically a “crashworthiness” case against the manufacturer together with a personal injury motor vehicle accident (MVA) case against any other at fault driver. The trier of fact will apportion responsibility for your bodily... View More
I am seeking advice on determining the appropriate jurisdiction for a legal case involving my fiancée, who is a Colorado resident. Approximately a year and a half ago, while visiting family in Texas, he was hit by a semi-truck after getting a flat tire on the highway. His injuries were... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2025
Jurisdiction in a semi-truck accident case is critical because it determines where you can file a lawsuit and what laws will apply. Since the accident happened in Texas, that state is the most likely jurisdiction, even though your fiancée is a Colorado resident. Generally, a lawsuit should be... View More
I am seeking advice on determining the appropriate jurisdiction for a legal case involving my fiancée, who is a Colorado resident. Approximately a year and a half ago, while visiting family in Texas, he was hit by a semi-truck after getting a flat tire on the highway. His injuries were... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2025
Generally, you want to file where the accident occurred since the evidence and witnesses are there. The alternative is to file where the defendant resides. Please remember that you have 2 years to file suit from the date of injury. Most attorneys want to fully investigate a claim before filing so... View More
I am seeking advice on determining the appropriate jurisdiction for a legal case involving my fiancée, who is a Colorado resident. Approximately a year and a half ago, while visiting family in Texas, he was hit by a semi-truck after getting a flat tire on the highway. His injuries were... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2025
My colleagues have correctly and thoroughly outlined applicable jurisdiction and venue issues, pointing to Texas, based on the location of the accident, and Colorado, depending on the connections of the corporation. New Mexico is irrelevant, unless there are issues of med mal. The only thing... View More
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