he was in an accident and he WAS at fault, the lawyer he was talking with said he could settle it by paying 100 per month but all of a sudden they changed it and they want like 5000 up front then still pay 100 per month, he dont got the money so now theyre gonna sue him,what options does he have.
2007-03-23 23:47:38 · 6 answers · asked by Tee 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If he has nothing and no visible means of income, he is what we call "judgement proof".
That means that even if he is sued and loses, there is no way the judgement can be enforced. He has no assets to attach.
2007-03-23 23:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should have your own insurance carrier to fight this battle? Why are talking to their lawyer??? You never talk to the opposing side.NEVER! You need to stop talking to them and call your insurance company first. Then, if I were you, I'd call the legal services in your town. Usually there is
free'legal services, for civil cases (not criminal). Get some protection and stop talking. Fault is up to the Judge to determine, unless, of course, you've made a statement to the police volunteering fault. But nonetheless, the Judge is the final arbitrator!! Don' agree to anything. Tell them if they call: "On advice of my attorney, I am not to talk to you anymore." If they ask who that is, say, he will be in touch with you very soon, and hang up. A civil case can take a long time to get to court; so they're trying to tie you into a deal without waiting for the system to act on your behalf! Wait it out. Get legal advice. Call your insurance company. Wait and see what they do when you drag it our, and want to go to court instead of settling. Don't settle! If the Judge orders you pay, he will set it up so you can do xyz amount per month. Good Luck, and try not to worry. It'll be alright.
2007-03-24 00:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allot depends on what State you live in. In Fla he could lose his drivers license (for 20 years or until settled). That information is nearly 20 years old personal experience. So check out current law in your state. Best not to ignore the judgment, possible that it can be discharge by bankruptcy?
2007-03-23 23:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by DylisTN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most counties have free legal aid...call the courthouse in your county for hours of operation.
also he can go before the judge and tell him that he can not afford council and the judge should appoint him a lawyer and set a new court date.
be cool...
2007-03-24 10:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by CC Babydoll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The court might liquidate some of his assests, but I have never heard of this happening before. They'll probably garnish his wages.
2007-03-23 23:54:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They can't get blood out of a turnip,so they will garnish his wages.If he is single,they can not take more then 60%.If he is supporting another family they can not more then take 50%.
2007-03-23 23:56:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋