I was recently involved in an accident where a motorcycle struck my vehicle. On the accident report it said that I violated the right of way and the motorcyclist had improper lane change. I didn't see him until he actually struck the front end of my car and I had just nosed out to cross a two lane road. I was not cited and not criminally charged. It is really unfortunate that it happened b/c he was not visible to me and it could have happened to anyone. Anyway, I am being sued and I'm just starting out in life. I don't know what limitations there are of damages that can be found against me. I don't have any assets, but I am trying to find out if i'll have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars over my lifetime. If so I'll be in debt forever. I feel horrible that this whole thing happened, but that's why they call them accidents I guess. Can anyone help give me an idea of what will happen to me?
2007-02-11 16:16:26 · 11 answers · asked by James T 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
GET A LAWYER....
2007-02-11 16:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending upon the injuries to the motorcyclist, and if you are at fault for the accident, you might be liable if your insurance does not cover the total amount of the damages.
Contact your insurance agent and ask them what your policy liability coverage limits are. Get a lawyer also, if you do not have one.
2007-02-11 16:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by compusmack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can sue you for anything. Do you have auto insurance? If so, your insurance should be paying to represent you in court, and if you lose your insurance would cover your penalty up to the limit of your policy. If you have no insurance, you should hire a lawyer for sure. Even if you have insurance, you may want to hire a lawyer to see what he/she thinks. Whether the plaintiff would win in court depends on who's fault the accident was.
2007-02-11 16:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by rklst9pitt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its filed in the police report and your insurance has this information. Contact your insurance company and let them know. You can also call lawyers and ask for a free consultation. If you need a lawyer, you can try a counter-suit for the cost of the lawyer.
2007-02-11 16:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off do you have insurance? if so contact them they will deal with it for you if you do not when he threatens to sue you tell him you are countersuing due to the fact he was sighted also if you dont have insurance get an attorney there are a lot that will only only charge you if they win look in the phonebook or whitepages.com under personal injury lawyers good luck
2007-02-11 16:22:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mark R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have no assedts, they will go after your insurance. ?They are after money so why would they sue you for what you dont have. They will hit your insurance and if they sue for more than what was covered they will find you have no money and it will end.
If you broke a law or were intoxicated you would have worries.
If it was part his fault they will take that percentage into consideration for any payout.
2007-02-11 20:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by Father Ted 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not understanding how come they not going after your insurance?
But i recommend ,your bank account make sure they don't put a freeze on ,don't show to much money in it ,i hope you hired a lawyer .
the guy on a motorcycle ,must feel he as reasons to sue you .
2007-02-11 16:25:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you had insurance they sue your ins co you will never really hear about it but to be safe report it as is to the dmv that will be what gets you out of it and dispute the ticket given then they will lose in court hands down Good luck
2007-02-11 16:21:26 · answer #8 · answered by Tori L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have auto insurance, right? If so, you should be perfectly fine. Their lawyers will take care of everything and represent you. It isn't really you being sued, but your insurance company.
2007-02-11 16:20:51 · answer #9 · answered by Lyndsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you pulled out in front of a motorcycle and your biggest concern is you will have to pay him for the rest of your life?
What about his life? Was he badly injured?
2007-02-11 16:22:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't sweat it. That's why there's such a thing as "Liability Insurance" (I presume you do have insurance?). Let the insurance company fight it out for you. Send any and all correspondence to them; that's why they get the "big bucks".
2007-02-11 16:20:57 · answer #11 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋