I received a notice from the post office that a local law firm has sent me a certified letter. I have no idea why they would send me a letter. I have not been in any car accidents, I do not owe anyone money, I have had no police issues recently. I called the law firm, and the office admin I talked to said they don't track and don't comment on certified letters sent.
Should I go get the certified letter? Would me signing for it create some kind of problem?
It's very mysterious.
2006-09-28 07:27:43 · 17 answers · asked by West Coaster 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
They could be asking you for information in another case they're involved in. You might not be the target of litigation. Do you know what sort of law they practice? Check it out online, if possible. That might give you an idea of what is involved.
2006-09-28 07:31:13 · answer #1 · answered by ValleyGal 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, the only problem it will create is the attorney will be able to prove you received the letter and were notified. If you're a person who takes care of her business, which you sound like you are, just sign for it and see what it is. Not getting it is not going to change whatever it is. It is what it is, deal with it. On the bright side, it could be a check! Maybe an inheritance? But if it is something unpleasant you might as well deal with it and be done with it. Maybe it's an old medical bill you are unaware of. Someone may have used your identity and in that case, you need to start straightening it out. Good luck.
2006-09-28 07:35:14 · answer #2 · answered by N0_white_flag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know signing for the letter only makes you responsible for knowing what the letter said, not that it indicates you in anyway. The certified letter could be a multitude of things, and they might be good. Someone may need information that you have in a legal case. Who knows, but not getting that letter would probably cause more problems. You should call an attorney.
2006-09-28 07:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by gizbit76 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're are going to have to face eventually.
I work for an insurance company and when we receive the card back we show it as an acknowledgement.
The letter will tell you what the issue is. They may send a copy regular mail as well.
2006-09-28 07:36:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open the freaking letter! If you don't read the letter how in the world are you going to know what they want......
And if you have nothing to hide, you shouldn't be nervous.....besides...it could be money waiting for you from a distant relative that passed away or something.
2006-09-28 07:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Karen ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your neighbors and see if they have recieved a similar letter. More than likely it is a required notice concerning a zoning issue to let you know that there is a public hearing coming up.
2006-10-04 18:37:13 · answer #6 · answered by ditsyquoin 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say that ignoring the letter could create more problems than picking it up. Maybe you are some kind of witness in a matter not directly related to you. Whatever it is, it's better to face it than to avoid it.
2006-09-28 07:34:21 · answer #7 · answered by wwbrad90 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are not legally obligated to accept the certified mail.
By simply signing for a piece of certified mail...only signifies that you received it....It does not obligate you to anything else.
2006-09-28 07:31:58 · answer #8 · answered by ShaamAnsu 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, could anyone have died and left you money? If you doubt that, I would NOT go get the letter. That's my opinion.
2006-09-28 07:29:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go get it. You could have won something, and if you don't go get it you'll go crazy wondering about it. If it is something important they will probably keep sending until you sign for it anyway.
2006-09-28 07:38:24 · answer #10 · answered by sassssy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋