Someone else in the accident has gotten a reall jerk lawyer who has been in my mind harrasing me. A year ago he told me he would never bother me again, then i find out he's been harrasing my aunts condo association trying to find me even though he has my information. Then he says that i false-a-fide police documents cause the phone number on the police report doesn't work anymore, the accident was over two years ago so i've moved and yes the number has changed. He they told me he wanted me to give him a statement over the phone but considering that i had just had outpatient surgery and was still doped up and medicated i told him no and that he needed to leave me alone cause i didn't see what happened he then said he would be subpoenaing me and they would put a warrent out for my arrest can i be forced to give witness? Cause i already settled with the insurance compay and signed a paper saying i wouldn't come after them now that the case was settled + can i go after this lawyer4 harasme
2006-11-12 08:04:48 · 9 answers · asked by crazycutie01 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
he sounds like a jerk but the fact that you settled doesn't mean anything you were involved and could be called as a witness. If you want to make his life difficult make a complaint with the bar association. you can't make a complaint w. the police for harrassment, your aunt can if she told him to go away and he won't
2006-11-12 08:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by uknowme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can be subpoenaed. Why don't you just give the testimony? The attorney is doing what he will get paid to do - a strong advocate for the injured person he is representing. If you didn't see what happened, then that's exactly what your testimony will be.
Why do you think he's harassing you? 99.9% of witnesses do not hesitate to give testimony to their knowledge when it comes to auto collisions and someone has been seriously injured.
Your statements make me think you accepted settlement money when you didn't deserve it. You should look over your settlement release - there are usually statements in there that you agree to that you will give testimony if requested. Your release simply says YOU will not seek further money from the carrier or the tortfeasor.
And, no, you are not being harassed and you cannot charge him with harassment.
2006-11-12 08:15:41 · answer #2 · answered by D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK you settled with the insurance company but the others that were involved did not. You being called as a witness is not endangering your settlement. I would get in touch with him and give a statement in his office. I am sure that he will have his secretary type up your statement , Make sure you read it first then put your signature on the paper.
2006-11-12 08:20:08 · answer #3 · answered by majean52 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. If the subpoena become correct served, the toddler might desire to attend and if referred to as as a witness might desire to truthfully answer the questions as posed. Writing a letter won't artwork through fact the two facets get to verify and bypass-examine the witness. Having an grownup circulate might in basic terms bring about rumour, with out examination of the toddler.
2016-11-23 17:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by szewc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all can you be Subpoenaed, YES...Can you be arrested after having been served with a Subpoenae, and not respond to it, YES. Can this lawyer harrasse you, NO. Seek other legal council in your state or check with your local Police Dept, they may be able to assist you.
2006-11-12 10:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the case was already settled in a court of law then as far as the courts are concerned it's over. Go to the Bar Association in your state and talk to them. If this lawyer is harassing you then you can have him censured or dis-bared for what he is doing.
2006-11-12 08:08:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can be subpoenaed by anyone for almost anything. Be sure you go to court when a date is assigned, and take a lawyer with you. Do NOT talk to him, no matter what.
2006-11-12 08:08:30 · answer #7 · answered by shojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can be forced to testify, that isn't considered you going after the insurance.
2006-11-12 08:13:56 · answer #8 · answered by jo_jo_baby2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES HE/THEY CAN AND YES YOU MUST APPEAR UNLESS JUDGE SAYS OTHERWISE.
2006-11-12 08:06:34 · answer #9 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋