How can I protect myself so as not to be sued for medical expenses resulting from a car accident?
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How can I protect myself so as not to be sued for medical expenses resulting from a car accident?
Yesterday I have been in a car accident, I hit an unlicensed driver in an uninsured vehicle. We have a minor accident, but I crash it from the back. Is there any way that I can protect myself to not be sued by them, there was nobody injured but I believe given the circumstances that they will sue me to get as much money as possible making up mental or medical injuries. I do have an active auto insurance and there is a police report done Is it possible to get a legal paper from you for the owner and driver to sign, so they agree that they will not sue me in the future and I will pay out of my packet my car and her car repair expenses. I will inform the insurance about the incident but choose not to use it.
Asked on June 21, 2016 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
An agreement to not sue and that a claim is settled in its entirety (all claims, arising out of this incident) in exchange for a certain payment (e.g. your payment of their repair costs) is legal and enforceable, so if you can get them to agree to this, you can protect yourself this way. Make sure it is clear that they settle ALL claims they may have in exchange for the payment; make sure the written agreement reflects everything you discussed (if it's no in the agreement, it does not exist); and don't hand over money until they sign.
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