I have a claim against the insured driver of USAA who ran a red light. The adjuster has been unresponsive and hostile, I already filed a complaint against him. But now I must file a lawsuit, small claims court probably. Any info on how to do this?
2007-10-07 08:34:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
You don't sue the insurance company. You sue the other driver. Jpne Doe vs. Jane Smith.
Here's an idea - go to small claims court and get the suit papers - write up the law suit and send a photos copy of it to the other driver and USAA adjuster with a letter that says if you do not get a response in 15 days from the date of the letter you will file the papers. Remember to put the date on the letter.
** just a suggestion - not legal advice - use at your own peril.**
Keep in mind, that once you file the papers and serve the other driver - USAA will hire an attny to defend.
However, most likely USAA would rather non incur 2500 in defense costs defending a small claims suit - so they may respond to your letter. Esp. if they can settle the claim for less than they can defend it for.
2007-10-07 13:15:04 · answer #1 · answered by Boots 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any lawyer will tell you what to do -- for a hefty fee. Be sure you want to go this way -- USAA, like every insurance company, lives in court and has dozens of lawyers (really GOOD ones) at their disposal and will fight like mad once you cross that line.
A suggestion: stop talking to the adjuster and start climbing the management ladder at USAA. Keep your cool, be polite but keep requesting upper management until you get a satisfactory answer or someone that can explain what the problem is between you and the adjuster. I work in a major claims office and I can tell you true that if you act like an as$ that is EXACTLY how you will be treated. No insurance company is afraid of you or your lawyer so only go down that road as a last resort. Who knows? There may be a simple solution for whatever mess you guys are in. Trust me .. only lawyers win in a lawsuit.
2007-10-07 10:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I advise you circulate after the business enterprise for wrongful termination. i don't think of you gets an criminal expert nevertheless because of the fact there isn't a deep adequate pocket to get into. even nevertheless in case you prefer to sue; Texas is the placement to do it. probably a public criminal expert might do it. i comprehend you're indignant and rightly so; yet i don't think of you have numerous a raffle. My journey is that there is somewhat little justice in this worldwide. My delight comes from understanding there is interior the subsequent.
2016-10-06 06:33:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 01:59:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For starters, you can't sue USAA....you have to sue the tortfeasor.
2007-10-07 16:51:15 · answer #5 · answered by bundysmom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm curious as well
2016-07-30 04:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a lawyer, I live in s.a and i used wayne wright . . . he took care of everything :)
2007-10-07 08:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by Alucard 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋