I am being sued by an Insurance Company for an auto accident. It involved the car that I previously owned. The car was sold to a dealer about a month before the accident. Which party should I contact?
Should I contact the Plantiff's attorney?
Who should I prove my innocence to?
Should I contact LA County Dispute Resolution Programs Act (DRPA) Contractors that are listed on the back of the Summons?
Thanks.
2007-05-02 19:44:54 · 6 answers · asked by Lost 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
If you have been served with papers, I believe you have to answer the complaint in a timely manner. Failing to do so would end up in you losing by default. My recommendation would be to contact an attorney. As soon as you or your attorney file your answer, and I would include exhibits showing the title was transferred prior to the date of the accident, I would think they would drop the suit. But remember as long as they don't drop the suit, you HAVE to answer it if you have been served.
2007-05-02 19:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by Speaking_Up 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so are you saying that you sold a car and then the car got into an accident and now someone is suing you. just get the sales slip or copy of the registration form to show the date of change of ownership. as long as you did not mess with the car in any way you will be in good shape. i'd say contact the plantiffs attorney otherwise file a suite to the plaintiffs for loss wages and court costs and transportation costs.
good luck!
2007-05-02 19:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by ty808 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would contact your insurance company (the one that insured the car while you owned it) and tell them about the situation and possibly file a claim. Provide them the bill of sale and copy of the title you signed over to whomever bought the car.
Your insurance company will then tell you if they are going to provide defense for you or not.
If they don't then you will need to hire your own attorney to file an answer to the lawsuit. This would seem to be a perfect case for summary judgment, all you and your attorney would need to do is provide proof to the court that you sold the car prior to the date of the accident and the case should be dismissed.
2007-05-03 14:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by shmigs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How could that happen? Did you leave your licence plates on it? Anyway, if you have a copy of the bill of sale showing who you sold it to, send a copy to the plaintiff's attorney, send a copy to DRPA, contact DMV, contact the dealer, and get yourself a free consultation with a lawyer.
2007-05-03 21:29:56 · answer #4 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have the vehicle inspected in the previous you purchase it. no longer after. All inner maximum sales are as-is so which you very own it. you could attempt to sue, yet because of the fact the identify wasn't interior the sellers call you won't be able to teach that he bought it to you. you besides would cheated the DMV on the sales tax. in case you tried to sue you may finally end up looking your self in hassle. You cheated your state out of money. additionally, i'm prepared to wager that the truck has greater suitable than sixty seven,000 miles on it. He offered it, did no longer identify it. Rolled back the miles and purchased it to you. Carfax says the mileage is powerful? that's because of the fact this guy is sensible and ran a Carfax additionally to verify what the final stated mileage replaced into. you're able to desire to are turning out to be screwed, whether it is your fault for no longer noticing any of the pink flags.
2017-01-09 09:03:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send both a copy of the Bill of Sale in a registered letter.
2007-05-02 19:54:58 · answer #6 · answered by PEGGY S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋