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I was involved in a car accident where I was rear-ended by an at-fault truck driver, leading to severe damage to my passenger van and damage to the sedan in front of me. The at-fault driver's insurance has minimal coverage ($10,000 for the damaged cars), which won't cover the repair costs... View More 
answered on May 8, 2025
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident, and the fact that your aggravation is compounded by minimal insurance coverage. It could be a difficult decision here, since the claim could be complex, in terms of involving UM... View More
I was involved in a car accident where I was rear-ended by an at-fault truck driver, leading to severe damage to my passenger van and damage to the sedan in front of me. The at-fault driver's insurance has minimal coverage ($10,000 for the damaged cars), which won't cover the repair costs... View More
answered on May 8, 2025
Addendum - 'Sorry... When I answered a second ago, I meant "underinsured motorist" coverage, NOT "uninsured motorist" coverage. I should have proofread my response more slowly and thoroughly before uploading! Good luck
The vandalism was a gas contaminant of regular fuel in a diesel truck. the gas tank was nearly empty at time of occurrence and i have bank statements send the the insurance company of my gas purchases. Recently, they said they need the physical receipt to proceed with the claim, but since they did... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2019
You've been without the vehicle now for two months. It could make sense to set up a consult with an attorney. If an attorney succeeds in getting past the issues you're currently having with the receipts and is able to make arrangements for an experienced property damage adjustor to... View More
Here the driver is insured under the policy and hits a pedestrian causing serious bodily injury in excess of the $20,000 uninsured motorist coverage. The owner of the vehicle was not present at the accident. The owner of the vehicle lent the vehicle to the driver and put the driver on the insurance... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2019
I would argue that they are not, but their insurance is--in most states the owners insurance is primary.
But in most states for you to be personally responsible other things have to be shown.
answered on Aug 16, 2016
Depends on what the person is doing. For many aspects of engineering you don't need to be a licensed P.E.
As to "forensics" that will depend on whether a Court recognizes the individuals training, experience and background.
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