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Generally speaking, your father has the legal right to the money from the insurance company or at-fault party for his vehicle being totaled. There are a couple of exceptions such as if you father had "assigned" his claim for the money to you. However, depending on whether there is an agreement between you and your father, your father might owe you some or all of the money received. The agreement between you and your father does not need to be written; oral agreements are enforceable. The agreement would have to relate to who would be entitled to money if the vehicle was damaged and why the vehicle was in your father's name. DISCLAIMER: This response should be considered general in nature, for information purposes only and should be used only as a starting point for addressing legal questions and issues. It is based on the limited information provided and, in some instances, makes certain assumptions. It is intended only for cases involving Nebraska and Nebraska law and is not applicable to any other state or jurisdiction. The author does not warrant the accuracy or validity of the information contained within this response, and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. In addition, this response is not a substitute for professional legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor should it be considered a solicitation for additional legal advice or legal representation. If you ignore this warning and convey confidential information in a private message or comment, there is no duty to keep that information confidential or forego representation adverse to your interests. You should seek the advice of a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction to fully discuss your case. You should be aware that there are Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) as well as other requirements and/or limitations that limit the time you have to file any potential claims you may have. This response may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions under any and all applicable laws and ethical rules. The listing of any area of practice that the author practices in does not indicate any certification or expertise therein, nor does it represent that the quality of legal services to be performed would be greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. It is merely an indication by the author of areas of law in which he practices. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Readers are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.

Yes you can win these type of cases, but they are more difficult as the law disfavors slip and fall cases. Contact an attorney for advice to see if you have a viable case.

Go to court, testify honestly. Call and inform the Court you will do so and, most probably, the bench warrant will be rescinded. Skip and expect you will be arrested.