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I have been the no-fault insurance administrator and arbitration specialist for 18 years working for a plaintiffs` law firm. I have a copy of and am familiar with the newest Reg.68 of the New York State insurance law and have sucessfully represented over 300 applicants at hearings and have guided more than 1,500 more that didn`t need to actually go to a hearing.

   

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No fault8/28/2008Richard
  Q: What is the definition for a "no fault excess pip" claim? Thank you.
  A: I am assuming that you are asking about a lien for excess PIP or no-fault benefits at the conclusion ...
Rear-end Collision8/28/2008Richard
  Q: I am a 17 year old with a provisional license. I was stationary at a stop light when a car came from ...
  A: first thing to do is obtain a copy of the police report for future use. The person you hit could ...
Rental car accident8/28/2008Bennie 719
  Q: I had rented a car with Enterprise in June of 2008 in San Francisco CA. My friend was listed as an ...
  A: Yes, the first part of the statement is true.....since you rented the vehicle, you are responsible ...
Insurance lapsed and I was involved in an accident8/28/2008Richard
  Q: I was involved in an auto accident in Michigan on Oct. 22, 2004. My insurance coverage had lapsed ...
  A: it seems to me that you are to be congratulated in this matter. That insurance company seems to ...
Value of recent repairs on salvage claim8/27/2008Richard
  Q: Farmer's Insurance has accepted 100% of the fault in an accident were their insured cut in front of ...
  A: the only way that you could legally assert a claim for more money here would be if the vehicle was ...
MEDICAL CLAIM MADE BY NON-OWNER8/27/2008Denise
  Q: I AM A RESIDENT OF PENNSYLVANIA. ON 12/23/2003, MY FRIEND ASKED TO USE MY CAR. THERE WAS ACCIDENT ON ...
  A: The types of coverages that could be involved in this accident would be determined by the situation. ...
CAR ISURANCE8/27/2008Richard
  Q: I HAD A ACCIDENT IN MY CAR A WEEK AGO IT IS NO FAULT OF MINE SO GOING THROUGH HIS INSURANCE SO IVE ...
  A: if the vehicle is no longer driveable and has been considered to be a total loss then I see no ...
Rental car accident - who is responsible?8/27/2008Denise
  Q: I had recently rental a car in SF CA from Enterprise. I was the contract holder but my friend was ...
  A: The person who signed the contract is the one personally liable for all damages. If you didn't ...
Rental car accident8/27/2008Bennie 719
  Q: I had rented a car with Enterprise in June of 2008 in San Francisco CA. My friend was listed as an ...
  A: Since your friend was driving and has her own insurance but was listed as a driver on the rental ...
tree fell on my car8/26/2008Denise
  Q: I stopped at a friends house to pick up my son while I was parked there a tree fell on my car it was ...
  A: If you have pictures showing the tree was very rotten, then you possibly have some recourse from the ...
no insurance8/26/2008Richard
  Q: my son was involved in an accident in Texas recently. He was driving with no insurance. Bad, bad he ...
  A: I do not know about the criminal laws for not carrying insurance in the state of Texas so I do not ...
No insurance invalded in a accident.......8/26/2008Bennie 719
  Q: On Thursday 8/21/08 I've been involved in a accident. i was at a red light waiting for the light to ...
  A: You state that the other driver has a problem with the state of California and is not supposed to be ...
Homeowners insurance/ liability8/26/2008Denise
  Q: I have a friend who fell down a leech pit on a septic system. The lid collapsed under him and he ...
  A: Standard homeowners coverage does include liability, however, if the person living in the home was ...
Insurance lapsed and I was involved in an accident8/25/2008Richard
  Q: I was involved in an auto accident in Michigan on Oct. 22, 2004. My insurance coverage had lapsed ...
  A: what you sent me is a well and clearly stated definition of property damage in the Michigan legal ...
Insurance lapsed and I was involved in an accident8/25/2008Richard
  Q: I was involved in an auto accident in Michigan on Oct. 22, 2004. My insurance coverage had lapsed ...
  A: as far as I know there is no statute in existence which would bar the insurance company from ...
house fire8/25/2008Denise
  Q: I was at my girlfriends house for lunch by myself. I fried some frenchfries for lunch in a pot on ...
  A: I've heard of the insurance company coming after you for the damages from accidently starting a fire ...
Insurance Policy amount8/25/2008Bennie 719
  Q: I was in a wreck and the insurance company for the liable party has excepted responsibility. They ...
  A: The insurance company must disclose their policy limit when petitioned to do so by an attorney. If ...
Life Insurance Policy8/23/2008Richard
  Q: My friend's husband took out a policy for $25,000 in June 2008 and gave them a check, They told him ...
  A: I am glad that your friend contacted an Attorney. Ordinarily I would say that given the new set of ...
storm damage from a tree8/23/2008Denise
  Q: During a recent tropical storm in Florida a tree on my property blew over onto my neighbors house ...
  A: Unless your neighbor can prove that the tree was dead, and that you were negligent in not having it ...
Adult child in another state8/22/2008Richard
  Q: Our daughter is going through a divorce and her soon-to-be-ex-husband will be keeping the family ...
  A: I do not see why your current insurance company would not insure this extra vehicle on your policy ...
claim payment8/22/2008Denise
  Q: I have recently filed a claim for some wheels and tires that were stolen from my work place. I had ...
  A: Your insurance company has to investigate, and if they can prove that you had them stolen, they ...
can anything be done about an inaccurate "negligent" finding?8/22/2008Richard
  Q: My husband was in a chain reaction accident Feb. 2006. The driver behind him was found negligent for ...
  A: it seems as if you and your husband have run up against a sloppily run insurance company and their ...
auto insurance8/22/2008Bennie 719
  Q: I damaged my home with my auto. My auto insurance says will not cover damage to home from auto. I ...
  A: I'm sorry to learn of your problem. Your insurance company is providing you correct information. ...
Accidental Death Benifiets8/21/2008Richard
  Q: My father was in a car accident and was killed upon impact. The country road had skid for a long ...
  A: I am assuming that you are not asking about any accidental death insurance that was on the vehicle's ...
Motorcyle accident on Garden State Hwy.8/20/2008Richard
  Q: On July 17,2008 I was riding a very good friend of mine Custom Chopper on the Garden State Parkway. ...
  A: allow me to start by saying that you must be going to the right church to have been able to walk ...
please help8/20/2008Richard
  Q: My car was parked thou damages on my car are 8000 dollars i have the report the guy has insurance ...
  A: the fact that your vehicle was not insured at the time of the event does nothing to change the fact ...
Car insurance before marriage8/18/2008Denise
  Q: Can Geico Insurance issue me a new policy after I inform them that I'm divorcing my wife whom I ...
  A: I think you should contact your State Insurance Department and make a written complaint. Since you ...
definition of totaled out car8/18/2008Richard
  Q: My question is what happens when the insurance company totals out a car. I was hit by someone ...
  A: when a vehicle is considered to be a total loss it means that the repairs are going to cost more ...
Auto accident8/17/2008Richard
  Q: On Thursday i was approching an intersection in which someone was stopped in the middle of the road, ...
  A: the way I see this situation is that you have run up against a scam artist who does this type of ...
Health Insurance Question8/16/2008Richard
  Q: I injured my back and subsequently had x-rays, MRI and numerous doctors visits. I was just recently ...
  A: I am laughing as I write this response because I know where the health insurance company is coming ...
insurance claim on sold house8/16/2008Denise
  Q: I am the executor to an estate and the home had major hail damage, for which I submitted a claim to ...
  A: What the bank needs to do is to issue a letter to the insurance company, referencing the claim ...
Life Insurance Policy8/15/2008Richard
  Q: My friend's husband took out a policy for $25,000 in June 2008 and gave them a check, They told him ...
  A: a lot of this would depend upon whether or not your friend has a copy of the insurance policy with ...
Car insurance before marriage8/15/2008Denise
  Q: Can Geico Insurance issue me a new policy after I inform them that I'm divorcing my wife whom I ...
  A: The best thing to do would be to contact Geico, and ask them to explain the rating on the new ...
House hit by demolition car & trailer8/15/2008Denise
  Q: I was wondering what, if anything, I can claim for a trailer coming off the back of a truck and ...
  A: I take it that you didn't have rental insurance, or insurance coverage on the demolition car. You ...
Stolen & Wrecked Vehicle8/15/2008Richard
  Q: A relative living with us was given the house keys to enter which also held the truck key. This ...
  A: in my opinion you are going after the wrong entity in attempting to appeal this decision on the part ...
left hand turn8/15/2008Richard
  Q: I was making a left turn on a two way road. I saw a vehicle approaching but felt I had sufficient ...
  A: since you cannot prove either speeding or cell phone use I am afraid the ticket is valid because the ...
Car insurance before marriage8/12/2008Denise
  Q: Can Geico Insurance issue me a new policy after I inform them that I'm divorcing my wife whom I ...
  A: It's pretty standard to split up the auto insurance, but it is usually done after a divorce. The ...
pre-existing conditions/divorce8/11/2008Richard
  Q: I have a brother that has had lymphoma, he is in relapse and has been for some time and is in good ...
  A: this is a real tough one. The first thing your brother must do is to obtain a copy of the insurance ...
NY Disabled van damaged(lengthy)8/11/2008Richard
  Q: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 I bought my 1998 Ford Econoline 150 van in for its NYS inspection. I took it ...
  A: I am very, very sorry for such a terrible event to befall you! My opinion is that you should ...
car damage while in mechancial shop8/11/2008Richard
  Q: What if I put my vehicle in the mechanical shop for repairs and after the mechanical call and stated ...
  A: you can absolutely sue the shop and in my opinion you should do so if they do not voluntarily agree ...

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