i got into an accident about 3 months ago and now i just found out that im getting sued. It was an rear end incident and it was my fault. I payed the damages and i thought everything was o.k. But i was wrong, during the incident they weren't even in the car. Does the person have a case.
2007-10-07 14:52:11 · 10 answers · asked by hotsauce131 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
they are suing me because of injuries. I dont know why they werent even in the car
2007-10-07 15:05:30 · update #1
well they can if your insurance did not cover all or part but basically can only get for what wasnt covered, i would just call an attorney for free consultation and see what he/she says, more than likely the people sueing you are going to pay more money on an attorney than what they think they can recover...they cant sue for personal injury cause no one was in the car but if you didnt have insurance you are S O L honey..but its true your insurance company will represent you, i hope you had insurance.
2007-10-07 15:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by sunshine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What can they sue for if damages have already been paid? And if they weren't in the car, they can't even claim delayed discovery. The question is, do they have an attorney? If they do, then you're in for a ride. Get one of your own.
Whether or not you get an attorney, make sure you show up in court or they win EVERYTHING they want by default. If nothing else, you'll at least get to present your side to the judge.
And above all, don't let any inferences about you being right or wrong decide the case for you. If you were driving without insurance, that is a separate case in itself and has nothing to do with the lawsuit. The fact that you admitted fault in the accident does not mean that you're forever liable for more and more damages as they make them up.
Remember that THEY are suing you. THEY have to prove THEIR case. All you have to do is deny the validity of their claims and provide any evidence to back up your position. (Hope you have some kind of receipts to prove your payments. Physical evidence counts. Verbal does not.)
2007-10-07 15:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by Marc X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your insurance company is aware of the incident, simply all the paper work to them.
If not, you might want to consider the option of hiring a lawyer. Fear not. If they were not in the vehicle during the collision, there is no judge that will let the case go to trial. But you will need a lawyer to sort it out, and it may be cheaper than reporting it to the insurance.
If they are asking for a settlement on the damages (which you said you paid already) try to speak to him rather his attorney and try to work something out.
2007-10-07 17:33:57 · answer #3 · answered by Israel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't given enough facts for ANYONE to determine whether or not you could win (or lose). You didn't even say what you are being sued for.
The best advice ANYONE can give you is to TELL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY. Most insurance policies will provide an attorney for you. (If you only have liability insurance, you must pay for your own attorney.) If you don't have insurance, you may be guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor.
Bottom Line: Get an Attorney NOW.
2007-10-07 14:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
#1 Call your insurance company.
#2 If the persons suing for personal injury were not in the car, then that is fraud.
#3 Do you have proof of payment?
2007-10-07 15:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by professorc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you had auto insurance, they will represent you in court and you should br protected from you actually being sued, If you did not have insurance and you were at fault, you got problems
2007-10-07 15:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by Michael G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 07:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by devoti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get a lawyer and you should be fine if they weren't in the car.
2007-10-07 14:59:52 · answer #8 · answered by Settelbanat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without all the details we here cannot determine whether you have a problem or not.
2007-10-07 15:01:22 · answer #9 · answered by Otto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HA HA
2007-10-07 14:59:45 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋