If I’m being sued for a car accident that I has when I was a minor, what would be the best way for me to handle this?
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If I’m being sued for a car accident that I has when I was a minor, what would be the best way for me to handle this?
I got into a car accident when I was 16 and was found at fault; I didn’t have insurance. I had no money at the time and neither did my parents so we didn’t do anything at the time. Now I am 18 and today I found a alias summons in my door saying I’m being sued for $5,108. I do not have anything in my name and work for minimum wage. I don’t have much if any to give.
Asked on August 20, 2014 under Accident Law, Indiana
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
When a court judgment is obtained against you, you may want to consider filing bankruptcy. If your parents are named in the lawsuit as well, then they should also consider filing bankruptcy if or when a court judgment is obtained against them.
Chapter 7 is straight liquidation which eliminates certain types of debts. Based on your income, you should be eligible to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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