i was in a auto accident in MICHIGAN(no-fault state) and i was not issued a ticket and neither was the other driver. i had insurance and so did the other driver. the accident was in august 2003. it is now august 2007. i am being sued for the amount of 3800 plus dollars and was issued a summoms to reply to the court with a answer what sould i do and what is some of my legal rights.and is this even possible.
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2007-08-15 10:14:24 · 7 answers · asked by eddie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Unless they filed the original claim last year before Aug 2006, they are just SOL, because in MOST states that statute of Limitations is 3 years. Gather all of your info and find out what the law for time to file a claim is in Michigan and take that info with you to the court.
2007-08-15 10:29:03 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that the time for the other person to file a claim is long past. In Wisconsin, you have only so long before it's too late to file a suit with the court against someone in a situation like this. My guess is that it'll get thrown out.
Here's what I found:
In Texas, Alabama, and Georgia, automobile accident claims must be brought within 2 years from the date of the accident. Florida has a 4 year statute of limitations for automobile claims. Mississippi has a 3 year statute of limitations as does Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina. These time periods are changed every so often. You should check with a lawyer in your state to determine the applicable statute of limitations for your claim.
It's been well over three years--he or she is too late in claiming this.
2007-08-15 17:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by April W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The statue of limitation on a personal injury case in Michigan is 3 years from the time of the accident. Contact a lawyer for a consultation, many offer free services for the first half hour, hear the lawyer out, then decide what action to take from there. Bring a copy of the report with you if you can still get one.
2007-08-15 22:45:49 · answer #3 · answered by julvrug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about Michigan, but in a lot of states the statute of limitations for that kind of thing is 2 years. I suggest you consult a lawyer.
2007-08-15 17:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by Michael C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get the report from the police and the insurance company showing you were not at fault. Get a lawyer ASAP. Good luck on that.
2007-08-15 17:17:42 · answer #5 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you had auto liability insurance at the time of the accident, you should give the suit papers to your insurance company. The insurance company has to furnish you with an attorney, who will defend you. Do it right away.
2007-08-15 17:25:51 · answer #6 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure what ever happens you or a lawyer or the insurance companies responds to the summons by the date stated or you could be in default and loose
2007-08-15 17:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋