I got into a hit and run accident 5 weeks ago. I didnt see the van but it hit me and my baby one the side and threw me into 2 other cars. One in which was a cadillac escalade. Anyways to make a long story short my car was totaled and the baby was okay in the end. As for myself i suffered a dislocated hip, back pain and some other minor injuries. So anyways there were witnesses that saw the accident and knew the guy. It just so happen it was a company vehicle and the detectives caught up with him later. They called me and gave me his name and company phone number. Now my problem is my lawyer sent him a letter requesting his insurance company, but the owner refuses. My lawyer told me if he doesnt get his insurance company in 10 days then they will drop my case. Also i cant file it on my insurance because it had lapsed 2 days before the accident. (i know thats bad) but im still a victim in this accident. So does anyone know how i can find out his insurance company. My lawyers are lazy.
2006-06-10 06:55:35 · 6 answers · asked by Kristi A 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I already called and asked. He says he doesnt want to give it to me.
2006-06-10 06:58:14 · update #1
I got a police report, but since it was a hit and run accident it wasnt on there. Later when they caught up with this guy the detectives called me and just gave me then phone number.
2006-06-10 07:06:06 · update #2
Your lawyer is blowing smoke, of course you merely sue the truck company, once they are sued, I am sure they will name the insurance company.
Also if the police did a report on this person ( accident report , the police report will show thier insurance company ( get a up to date copy of the accident report with the additional info from the truck company on it. ( I will assume they also ticketed the truck company for leaving the scene of an accident and the accident)
So just sue the truck company, if he does not have insurance who cares, he will just have to pay hisself.
You have a lazy lawyer who just wants to settle with an insurance company for a share of the money ( not really do any real legal work, even if you find the insurance company I would change lawyers anyway.
2006-06-10 08:01:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the police agency who took the report couldn't prove the other party was invovled in the collision, his personal information along with the insurance company should be on there. You say it isn't, so I'll take your word.
You're in a tough place here because you don't have an insurance company who will champion your cause. I just have a hard time beleiving the police couldn't take the witness statements and combine them with damage to the other vehicle to put together a reasonably solid case.
WIthout knowing more about the case...
Is it possible the police do have a case against the other driver but the company refused to provide them with the insurance information? If that is so, it sounds like you'll have a good civil suit againt the company after the driver gets convicted of hit and run.
Other than that, you'll need to subpoena the insurance information.
2006-06-10 10:34:58 · answer #2 · answered by SevenPoints_7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How big is this company? Hmm.. could be they simply let their insurance lapse? You can get ALL of the information you need from the police report.. call ahead, but they (the coppers) usually have reports ready within 72 hours.. three days. They'll make copies of it for you.. make sure you ask for the ENTIRE report, ok? And, it might cost you a nominal fee... Call your police station.. the non-emergency line and they can give you all the info you need to get the report.
2006-06-10 07:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by annebananalolitachiquita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have 1 year for the statute of limitations to run out for personal injury. First thing you need to do is get yourself a new lawyer. Call your local bar association and report the loser lawyer you have now.
Once you have a decent lawyer in place, they'll be able to determine if and who the company's insurance company is. If you'd like to do it yourself, simply call the insurance commissioner's office for your state and they'll be able to help you.
2006-06-10 10:56:25 · answer #4 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The coverage manufacturer is not suing the opposite coverage manufacturer. They're suing Sally. But if you are speaking approximately $a million,000, that wasn't "suing" - that was once a no fault, clinical fee declare fee, undoubtedly. John is both mendacity, or he does not comprehend the crisis. The INSURANCE manufacturer did not rationale the autumn. But if John filed a declare along with his coverage, he transfers his proper to sue Sally, to his coverage manufacturer. Then THEY attempt to "subrogate" - move after Sally to get their a reimbursement.
2016-09-08 23:02:57 · answer #5 · answered by scharff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call and ask!
2006-06-10 06:57:19 · answer #6 · answered by investing1987 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋