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As it's doubtful the insurance company of the driver that hit your car will simply write a check large enough to satisfy you, the best way to make something happen will be to file a Small Claims Action against that driver. The driver will then report the suit to his/her insurance company, and it...

If you received a $400,000 arbitration award, it is likely worth far more than the job itself. And depending on where you are, hiring a lawyer to have the award confirmed in court should cost you about $5-15k (I would NOT hire a lawyer do this on a contingency basis if I were dealing with a...

This is something you should discuss with the lawyer who successfully defended you at trial as s/he would be in the best position to give you advice. Assuming that you are not a high priority target of multiple law enforcement authorities (think Al Capone), or the evidence is not needed/wanted...

You've got a problem -- any prosecutor with jurisdiction can bring charges for an alleged offense committed within his or her jurisdiction. It's not uncommon for state, county and/or federal prosecutors to work out a process or protocol for who prosecutes what offenses, or who handles what...

Buying increased limits of uninsured/underinsured motorists coverage is one of the smartest things drivers can do, as far too many other drivers are uninsured or buy the minimum coverage required by their state. It seems those who are uninsured or buy the legal minimum are also most likely to...

As your friend was personally injured, she should consult a local personal injury / auto accident lawyer. (She can easily find a good one on www.AttorneyPages.com) As cases like hers are typically handled on a contingency fee basis and lawyers handling such cases typically provide a free...

The insurance company would normally pay its own policyholder for collision damages to an insured vehicle. If the policy was in his name, that's who they would pay. I assume legal title to the car also is registered in his name, as otherwise it's unclear to me why they would ever have issued a...

In any situation where a child is injured it is more likely than not that the parents will retain a personal injury lawyer. Given that the insurance company involved would incur expense for defense counsel and investigation, and that there always is a potential for significant damages if the...

Probably would be a good idea for EVERYBODY to stay off social (and/or anti-social) media.

You've received good advice thus far and just to reinforce things, it is always a good idea to have a Will (and/or Revocable Living Trust) and a set of up to date auxiliary documents, such as a Springing Durable Power of Attorney, a Health Care Power or Proxy, etc. Some examples -- what if one...

First, my condolences on your loss. Subject to possible changes in the tax laws, if it's a standard (non-Roth) IRA be sure to have the custodian of the funds send them not to you as "cash" but to another custodian to maintain in a tax deferred environment as the funds would be subject to Federal...

Something seems way off, and without knowledge of exactly what coverage was quoted, or the claim/loss history of the applicant, the home or the neighborhood, I suggest getting additional quotes from such quality insurers as USAA (if eligible) or AMICA, and from one's auto insurer as well.

It sounds as if your Aunt put off doing what she should have ]done -- prepare a Will and/or Trust rather than relying on the state intestacy law -- for too long and thus her wishes will be mere wishes. That happens all too often. You really need to speak with an Arizona lawyer and that lawyer...

Given the potential for state estate and/or inheritance taxes, plus a potential desire for asset protection, you may want to think well beyond the borders of the 3 states you currently have in mind. What makes sense largely depends on the size of your expected estate, the levels of flexibility...

The trust departments of many banks serve as sinecures for friends and family of the bank's management and key shareholders. While there are some extraordinarily talented bank trust officers, the trust department is rarely where the best and the brightest tend to be based. The fee income the...