I got a demand letter from a atty. Should i take it seriously or just dont respond? Someone got hurt on my property, but if i leave it alone it will go away!?.Should I let my insur. co. know about this letter. Anyone been in a situation like this what should I do?
2007-07-21 03:01:14 · 8 answers · asked by John 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It been about 4months since i got the letter.
2007-07-21 03:10:42 · update #1
Definitely let your insurance company know about this. You should also contact an attorney. If you are light on cash, look into legal aid in your community. You didn't provide much information, but my guess is the letter is a precursor to a lawsuit and a complaint might be filed. A complaint is the presentation by the plaintiff in a civil action, stating the claim on which "relief" (aka money) is sought.
2007-07-21 03:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mr G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you indicate someone was hurt on your property, the best thing to do would be to contact your homeowner's insurance and let them take it from there and send a letter back to the attorney that sent you the letter that they need to contact your insurance company and give them the name of the person assigned to the claim or your agent.
2007-07-21 03:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There could be getting ready for a court case? I sent 2 demands letters 2 there attorney they blew them off. Then i filed a court case against them go there attention then. Were you served the papers by a server? Or just a letter in the mail box?If not served how do they know you received it? If you didn't sign for it than did you get it?.You could wait till they serve you than call your insurance company your call.As it's a demand letter not a do something letter.
2007-07-21 03:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it seiously. Notify your homeowner's insurance carrier so that they can properly defend this. One of the reasons you have insurance is to protect you in situations like this. It won't go away.
I used to work for a personal injury law firm in Philadelphia. You can rest assured that you will have additional contact with the attorney in the future.
2007-07-21 05:57:00 · answer #4 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone got hurt on your property it is the reason why you have insurance.Put yourself in that person shoes if you fell or got hurt on someones property you would sue if it was the fault of property owner.Let your insurance company handle the problem before you end up in court paying court cost and fees.
2007-07-28 08:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by gwendolywlls 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually things like that don't just go away. I would talk to an attorney myself, let him/her read through the letter and tell them your side of things. A lot of lawyers at least have free consultaion. They can tell you whether or not you have to contact your insurance company.
2007-07-27 15:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by Pet Luvr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 04:45:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they typically have 2 years to sue.call you insurance company and give them all the facts.if you do not have an attorney get one asap.
2007-07-28 04:26:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋