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Lawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tiffany Impson Oct 3, 2012.
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David crZven 10.6 replied to Tiffany Impson's discussion 'Lawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist'"Its not, per se, fishy. It depends on who talked to our victim. If it was a States Attorney, someone who has the incentive to see the driver punished, appearance at the next court date is not required because no trial is…"
David crZven 10.6 replied to Tiffany Impson's discussion 'Lawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist'"It depends on the Court. I assume that this was "criminal" Court for charges against the motorist. In such case, the States Attorney would talk to our victim as a potential witness. And if the next Court date…"
Cameron 7.5 mi replied to Tiffany Impson's discussion 'Lawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist'"Any defence lawyer will tell you that the best thing that can happen for them is to not have the victim show up. This sounds very fishy.
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Jennifer on the lake replied to Tiffany Impson's discussion 'Lawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist'"Depend on getting screwed and plan accordingly."
"+1. smells fishy to me.
and the part about : "Someone from the court spoke to me after this, took my info, and said I am not going to the next court date. When I asked if that is going to hurt me in anyway, she said "No, the judge…"
Davo replied to Tiffany Impson's discussion 'Lawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist'"So this motorist cant afford insurance but can afford to lawyer up. Seems like a class act."
Cheryl replied to Tiffany Impson's discussion 'Lawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist'"Most importantly, do not skip a court date unless and until you have a lawyer representing you. You may risk having your case dismissed if you do not show up. Someone was either uninformed or trying to mislead you."
notoriousDUG replied to Tiffany Impson's discussion 'Lawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist'"Call an attorney; never go to court without one even for what seems like a simple matter. Not only others, but the system itself, will trample your rights otherwise.
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Cameron 7.5 mi replied to Tiffany Impson's discussion 'Lawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist'"Definitely call the Active Trans Crash Hotline(312.869.HELP). They're there to help guide you through what happens next after a crash, and can refer you to a lawyer if that's appropriate for your case (which given what you've…"
Brendan Kevenides replied to Tiffany Impson's discussion 'Lawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist'"Yep, I'd be happy to talk to you any time Tiffany. 312.803.0128.
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Michael A replied to Tiffany Impson's discussion 'Lawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist'"we also have two lawyers who advertise here on the c-link, I have met Brendan Kevenides and I can tell you he will be glad to advise you of your options."
Leah Jone replied to Tiffany Impson's discussion 'Lawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist'"I would get an attorney. They take these cases on contingency - meaning they get paid when you win and it comes from the settlement. I found the 30% I paid my attorney well worth having him and his amazing staff handle the hassle of insurance…"
""Someone from the court" could have been someone from the motorist's side. Contact your insurance company - they have a vested interest in this case - and ask them what to do: lawyer, back to the other court, etc. I am not an attorney…"
Tiffany Impson posted a discussionLawyer needed? Hit by uninsured motorist
I was hot by an uninsured motorist about 2 months ago, where I have had minor (but possible long term) medical bills, and about $500 worth of damage to my bike. I went to the court date, sans lawyer, and the guy that hit me had a lawyer. Once my case was called, it was IMMEDIATELY moved up to personal injury court, where we sat for a looonnng time to be called. Once called, the lawyer said he wanted a continuance because he didn't have any more time to deal with this that day, and wanted an…See More
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