What to do if I got a letter from my insurer stating that its attempts to prevent the adverse party from collecting monies aganinst my policy for an accident haven’t been successful?
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What to do if I got a letter from my insurer stating that its attempts to prevent the adverse party from collecting monies aganinst my policy for an accident haven’t been successful?
The arbitration panel reviewed the evidence provided by both companies and determined that i was 100% responsible for damages for unsafe backing. How can they change their decision from 50/50 % to 100 % my fault. The accident was in the parking area too. it was 50% my fault at first so i fixed my car by my self, not through insurence company and now, after about 5 months later, they are saying it is 100% my fault and they are issuing payment. Is there and way I can change their decision? I really don’t think it is 100% my fault.
Asked on March 9, 2015 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, Arbitrations between insurers are binding decisions, meaning you are stuck with them. You would have to review the rules agreed to by the insurance companies and the arbirtation association. What happened is that your insurer agreed to the 50/50 split but the other insurer did not so they went to an independent party and agreed to them then decide. Both parties submitted evidence and they decided the final outcome. I doubt that there is anything that you can do but luckily you were insured.
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