(CA) Driver who hit me is uninsured and I've begun the claims process with my ins. co. Should I give uninsured driver a head's up? [more inside]
posted by chloe.gelsomino on Aug 6, 2012 - 17 answers

My husband died recently. We were together for decades and have school-age children. His passing involved severe trauma, and we have social support and frequent therapy appointments to get us through the turmoil. Emotionally, we're holding up. My question is about getting our affairs in order. [more inside]
posted by Fichereader on Jun 16, 2012 - 29 answers

IANAL, and you may or may not be, but why is it is illegal to marry for insurance purposes? [more inside]
posted by jenlovesponies on Apr 30, 2011 - 12 answers

What are the income limits for a family of three (child six year old).... for the child and/or family to be covered under medicaid. (State of Iowa). Any info you have, or websites you know, will be helpful. Thanks.
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Apr 15, 2010 - 2 answers

Posting for a friend: I got a bogus speeding ticket in Louisiana. I live in Texas. Is there anything I can do about it? [more inside]
posted by odayoday on Jan 15, 2010 - 22 answers

California unemployment: Where's the threshold for a reduction of hours constituting job loss? [more inside]
posted by gum on Jan 11, 2010 - 4 answers

I was in a serious auto accident in October of 2009. I do have an attorney. We've filed suit to settle the case, and my deposition is this afternoon. As the time grows closer, I'm getting more and more anxious about this. What should I expect? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Dec 21, 2009 - 14 answers

Locked my bike to a post, and a bus sideswiped my bike. Am I stuck with the damage? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2009 - 12 answers

Less than a year ago, my SO left a pan on the stove and the rental house burned. Now, the owner's insurance company wants her to pay. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 20, 2009 - 13 answers

Liability filter: I was involved in accident and need to know if I will be held liable. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 23, 2009 - 15 answers

A little kid ran in front of my car in a parking lot and I hit him. He was not hurt and there was no damage to my car. The boy's mother apologized and told me everything was okay. We did not exchange any information. After I drove away she called the police and filed a bogus report. What to do? [more inside]
posted by tipthepizzaguy on Oct 3, 2008 - 12 answers

Someone hit my car. Their insurance company wants to total it. How long can I drive it before they take it away? [more inside]
posted by tss on Jan 15, 2008 - 21 answers

In Canada is it legal to require a blood test for (A) employment; (B) group insurance eligibility? [more inside]
posted by five fresh fish on Jan 10, 2008 - 15 answers

How to advocate for and aid a desperately ill, uninsured man in California? [more inside]
posted by Scram on Jan 3, 2008 - 9 answers

A friend has asked me to write a letter as her lawyer so she can get health insurance from Mediabistro. Does anyone know anything about this? [more inside]
posted by johnasdf on Sep 15, 2006 - 12 answers

is legal insurance a good idea or is it not worth the money? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Aug 18, 2006 - 7 answers

I got an extremely expensive traffic ticket (my first! and $632!) for doing 97 in a 75 on a lonely stretch of road outside of Lovelock, Nevada. I paid the ticket, and asked the court (and the ticketing officer, at that point) about traffic school; they both said that the points wouldn't transfer to California or go on my record, but as far as traffic school to lower insurance went, it was between me and my insurance company, and they'd get in touch with me. However, can't I do something pre-emptively to keep this from going on my insurance record? Or am I screwed? I paid the fine in mid-June, just before it was due (took a little while to save the money); the ticket was issued in mid-May.
posted by luriete on Jul 11, 2006 - 26 answers

I was involved in an hit and run accident as a pedestrian a little over a year ago, and I've got some questions about contributory negligence. [more inside]
posted by SweetJesus on Apr 18, 2006 - 26 answers

Do I want "limited tort" or "full tort" auto insurance? [more inside]
posted by em on Jul 11, 2005 - 9 answers

power surge damage: last night something went wacko on my neighborhood power grid, and stuff started popping and blowing up and burning (in 6-8 other houses as well). We shut off all of the breakers as quick as we could, but when we woke up this morning lots of stuff was destroyed. Will anyone pay for the damage? [MI] [more inside]
posted by monkeystronghold on Jan 3, 2005 - 6 answers