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insurance company wrongfully refused payment

came to intercection proceeded 3 forths all the way threw when other car ran stop sign and hit my car in right front fender.he got damage on his left side of his bumper. he didn't have any license on him and request we didn't call the police. we exchanged information. now i'am told his insurance co refuses to fix my car that is already at a autobody shop.the insurance co of his is saying we hit him!!

not true. what can i do.i don't have insureance sence i just puchased the car 7 days prior to the accident.

what steps do i take to ge help with this problem?


Asked on 12/13/05, 12:51 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: insurance company wrongfully refused payment

Insurance adjusters are more or less "trained" to deny and dispute liability. Do not take this personal, as this is their "job", whether it is ethical or not per se. So, your best option under the circumstances, especially if there was less than $5000-$7500 in damages, would be to take the driver and/or insurance company to small claims court to have this matter adjudicated in your favor (hopefully) based on the facts. This would be a very cost effective and FAST way to resolve the dispute once and for all. If you would like further assistance in this matter, contact us directly for a free consultation.

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Answered on 12/14/05, 6:09 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: insurance company wrongfully refused payment

You stated that you had just purchased the car. Was this car a replacement for car that was insured? If you had insurance and purchased a replacement car your insurance should cover you for 30 days. If you were insured on another car contact the carrier and request to add this car to your policy.

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Answered on 12/14/05, 6:33 pm
Michael M. Marzban, Esq. Bob M. Cohen & Associates

Re: insurance company wrongfully refused payment

There are a lot of questions that I have for you. Give me a call. Insurance representatives are not always the easiest people to deal with, but liability is something that is usually disputed. You can reach me at 1-800-999-HURT.

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Answered on 12/14/05, 4:14 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: insurance company wrongfully refused payment

When they dispute liability, the only way to resolve it is to file a lawsuit. You might have an issue of liability, especially if the other car had left bumper damage. If you didn't hit the other car, why was there left bumper damage? That's probably what the adjuster's disputing. Good luck to you.

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Answered on 12/14/05, 5:22 pm


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