Im 23 yrs old, i have a boyfriend & we have been together for 4 yrs. 2 yrs ago we got in2 a huge car accident he was the driver i was the passenger, the accident was his fault it was BAD,i was badly hurt with broken bone,stitches and i was pregnant, nothing happened to him not even a scrach. After the car accident we broke up,he got arrested for hit & run & other charges & as for me i was in bed for 6 months not able to do anything & i also had to get an abortion .Allot of people told me to sue him so i did. The break up didn't last long & now we are still together & i still havent healed 100% .
this is verry complicated & stressful! im not quit sure if our lawyers know that we are still together. im wondering if that will affect my lawsuit against him in my settlement?
I know its weird that im sueing my B-F but I havent recovered fully & i don't know what could happen in the future with my injuries they might get worse who knows I was hurt really bad so i think its the rite thing .
2007-12-14 08:39:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Trying to bring up a law suit against someone you are currently involved with will reek of some type of scam in the court house.
If you bring a civil suit against your boyfriend, the insurance adjuster / investigator may look
into the fact that you two are still involved and that does not look good at all to them or the judge. If you persist in suing your boyfriend, he may wind up having to pay the settlement out of pocket and have a judgment on the books against him. If he doesn't pay, it can affect his credit rating, and his ability to get a loan, get credit cards, etc. etc.
If you are going to remain with him, I suggest you drop the whole thing.
2007-12-14 08:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by Rico Goldstar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can definitely come into question as it could be assumed that you are both trying to profit from this. I don't understand why you would choose to re-enter the relationship as in some states he could also be charged for manslaughter of the unborn child (depending where in the term you were and if you can prove the abortion was necessary as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident). I would seriously consider your choices and your motives here. If you have forgiven him enough to get back together than the lawsuit could appear fraudulent which will land you both in BIG trouble.
2007-12-14 09:07:30 · answer #2 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Alex42z said. If BF had insurance there is no reason to drop the claim. But you must disclose the changed circumstances to your attorney, as it will effect the course of litigation, settlement, etc.
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2007-12-14 09:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not necessarily kill your claim against boyfriend's insurance. What you really need to do is disclose ALL the facts to your lawyer. You should do this immediately. What you tell your lawyer is completely confidential by law. A lawyer who knows all the facts is about 100 times more effective for you than a lawyer who is ignorant of something his adversary may find out about.
2007-12-14 08:59:39 · answer #4 · answered by alex42z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and your boy friend should jointly sue HIS insurance company! If he joins your case against his insurance co. you have a much better chance of winning no matter what your current relationship. As a passanger in his car, his insurance company should cover you, its required insurance law in most states! Or didn't he have any insurance? You can amend your case to include an indespensible party (his insurance co.) The statute of limitations may have passed, unless you include them in the existing litigation. He can file a third party claim against his insurance co. for your claims against him, too. You've got to get the "deep pockets" (insurance company) involved, that is why you have auto insurance, no matter whos fault there is medical payment coverage.
2007-12-14 18:15:12 · answer #5 · answered by alaskasourdoughman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you're still together SO weakens your case against him that it's practically not worth suing to begin with. Have you spoken to an attorney about this fact? That might be more clever than asking a bunch of total strangers on the internet.
2007-12-14 08:45:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
first off, will it effect the LAWSUIT? Damn Straight it will. A good lawyer will argue that you went back to him and you are doin this out of spite. Second, you need to check the statue of limitations. how long has it been? If you sue, then you need to move out or he does. You can't be screwin the person your sue'n.
2007-12-14 08:49:07 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Cellophane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you both might get sued or worse by his insurance company if you are expecting them to cough up cash when you arguably have a common-law marriage.
2007-12-14 08:42:50 · answer #8 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're staying with the man you aborted your child for? I don't get it - and I'm pro-choice! :-(
2007-12-14 08:48:40 · answer #9 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋