What to do if I’m being sued almost 3 years after an accident for which I was not at fault?
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What to do if I’m being sued almost 3 years after an accident for which I was not at fault?
Over 2 1/2 years ago I hit a teenager on his skateboard. He recklessly and suddenly crossed a main street where he shouldn’t have and almost hit 3 other cars (who were my witnesses). On police report the police and witnesses indicated it was his fault. He thankfully walked away as I’m a slow driver. My insurance determined he was 100% at fault and denied any claims made by him and his attorney. I signed something to close my insurance case, allowing them not to attempt recovery on my behalf. Case was closed. Now today, I got served the summons and complaint which was filed 9 months ago. What now?
Asked on February 12, 2012 under Personal Injury, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You should contact your auto insurance company and send them the summons and complaint. Your auto insurance company will provide you with an attorney at no cost to you. The attorney will handle the case for you. The next step is for the attorney to file an answer to the complaint. The answer denies the allegations in the complaint. The answer needs to be filed with the court and served by mail on the opposing attorney within the time set forth in the summons.
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