Ask Robert C. Slim

Question:   I was in a parking lot and got into an accident.   The other party backed into my car.  I called the police, but they said they do not come out and make a report for accidents on private property.  I made a claim with the other driver’s insurance, but they denied me […]

Question:  I was a passenger in a car that was involved in an accident.  The driver and I were both injured.  Can we hire the same lawyer? Answer:  You can, but the lawyer has to be careful that there isn’t going to be a conflict of interest.  If there is any chance that the driver

Question:  I was involved in an accident where the other driver rear-ended me. The police report is in my favor. The other driver is trying to say that I changed lanes in front of him and stopped suddenly. Now, his insurance company is denying my claim saying that I was at-fault. Can they do that? Answer:  Yes they can. The

Question:  My car was damaged in an accident. The insurance company is giving me the value of the vehicle, but it is not enough to get a car as nice as mine.  Can I get more than what they are offering? Answer:  If your car was totalled, then you are entitled to the “fair market

Question:  I was seriously injured at work.  My hand got caught in some machinery while I was cleaning it out.  The company doctor told me that I need to see a specialist and probably need surgery.  But my supervisor keeps ignoring my requests.  Can I sue my employer for the accident? Answer:  It depends on

Question:  My son lives with me.  He is an adult and has his own car in his name.  He was just involved in an accident.  Am I also responsible since he is also on my auto insurance? Answer:  The short answer is “no.”  What you are describing is a claim for negligent entrustment.  Under such a claim, the owner

Question:  I live in an upper floor apartment in Dallas and have to use the stairs.  We had an ice storm come in and I slipped on ice on the stairs that had been there for a few days.  I told the management about the icy stairs but they never did anything about it.  I broke

Question:  I just need advice on the value of my case.  I want to keep the entire insurance settlement and don’t want to share any percentage with some attorney.  I was injured as a passenger in a two-car accident and have some cuts and serious bruising on my face.  How much can I expect to

Question:  My car was damaged in a wreck. Do I have to go to the body shop that the insurance company says to go, or can I take it go to a shop of my choice?  Also, do I have to use after-market parts or can I require factory parts. Robert’s Answer:  Under Texas law,

Question:  How long do we have to file a claim for a minor child?  My son was attacked by a dog and injured very badly about 7 years ago when he was very young.  Can we still make a claim since he has a lot of scarring? Robert’s Answer:  The time limit you mention is called