My husband was driving with his friends and was involved in a random shooting his friend was shot in the neck, as my husabnd was attempting to transport him to the nearest emergency room he was involved in a major car accident (he was drving on his rims for a mile or so d/t his tires being blown out) However everyone had survived that, his friends was then taken by ambulance to the hospital he survived 5 days with a good prognosis then died suddenly from a heart attack. His parent (he was 22 at the time) are now suing our insurance company for 100,000 stating due to the car accident he failed to seek timely medical attention which could have resulted in his death. Is that leagal? Also we just found out that his friend and his family are illegal aliens.
2007-02-24 19:34:21 · 6 answers · asked by rockwithelmo 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
I personally would laugh this case out of the court, and your insurance company should be able to mount a credible defense on your husband's behalf. Let your insurance company handle this.
Check if your state has "good samaritan" laws, that basically says that any one TRYING to help a victim is immune from lawsuits.
Did your husband call 911 after the gun battle? Does he know where he's going or is he trying to get out of the area? You should have plenty of police reports if it's a random shooting leading to car crash.
These are all questions your insurance company and/or their lawyer will ask you. Again, let your insurance company handle it. They will know what to do.
2007-02-24 20:50:24 · answer #1 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I'm sorry this is happening to you. Second, the unfortunate thing is it does happen for a variety of reasons.
IN MY PROFESSIONAL OPINION, your husband is not responsible for this. You should speak with your insurance company...many states have a "Good Samitaran" defense which prohibits these types of lawsuits from coming to light and an argument can be made your husband was a "good samitaran."
Your insurance company will have their attorneys contact you repeatedly regarding this case. But here's something you need to know....many lawsuits settle on the courthouse steps. If your insurance company pays them, they are doing so NOT because they think your husband is at fault, NOT because they think the other party is entitled to the money, but because they are doing so in YOUR best interests. But as I said, talk with your insurance company & the attorneys...they will keep you aprised of the status & their legal strategy.
Bottom line...they're looking for money, they're looking to blame someone, and you were picked.
2007-02-25 12:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by bundysmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can try any theory of negligence you want when it comes to lawsuits. Since he was in your husband's vehicle when this happened it's not surprising that a wrongful death suit was brought. Without that insurance policy no one gets compensated for him getting shot and dying, right? But now there are some deeper pockets for them to seek payment from. I guess we can all learn a lesson from this, can't we?
Not sure what will happen with the illegal alien status of the parents, but as long as your insurance knows and is handling your defense they can deal with that too.
2007-02-25 07:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
appears like your relations might want to were set up for the coincidence purely it by some potential backfired and your spouse isn't at fault, while if she were then you fairly'd be the single being sued for injuries that do not exist. Now, if the motorcar that ran the red gentle is component of the scheme and that vehicle is uninsured besides the undeniable fact that, that is undesirable too. Eithe way, this 'witness' is undesirable information--you've been sensible to stroll faraway from his 'form' options. the position there's a runner on the on the spot onscene--no longer sturdy. you fairly want to share those concerns consisting of your assurance corporation and the law enforcement officials in case you have not already. This guy might want to connect a higher problem endangering the lives of innocuous human beings at the same time with your self. thankfully everybody is advantageous.
2016-10-17 08:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a leg to stand on. Your husband obviously didn't have anything to do with his heart attack. Just some asswipes that are sue happy. Most insurance companies have very good lawyers.
2007-02-25 01:43:38 · answer #5 · answered by karenhar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would not worried about it, for in the end, they going to get nothing, first he was trying to help, 2th he he was,in a wreak, it was cause he was doing his best to get the boy help, he did all that was he could do, so ,dont worried
2007-02-25 00:07:29 · answer #6 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋