What to do about an accident settlementafter whichI cancelled my policy?
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What to do about an accident settlementafter whichI cancelled my policy?
I was in an auto accident 3 years ago and my insurance company settled with my bank for the bulk of my auto loan. I paid what I owed the bank. Since I no longer have a car, I cancelled the policy. Recently, my old car insurance company contacted me to come in to give a statement as to what happened in the accident. I was under the impression that the case was settled. Will my old insurance company try to sue me or can they bring charges against me? Will this affect my drivers license?
Asked on April 22, 2011 under Accident Law, New York
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If the accident was your fault, yes most certainly the insurance company may try to seek reimbursement from you but understand that you should probably look at your policy and see if there is a provision regarding this (sometimes called contribution) in your old policy. Further, if you cancelled your policy 3 years ago, there may be a statute of limitations issue and you may not need to go in to give your statement. Bottom line, refuse to give your statement. You no longer carry the insurance, sufficient time has passed that your memory may not be as accurate as it was the day or soon thereafter the accident. If the insurance company persists, file a complaint with the New York Department of Insurance and explain your old insurance company is practicing bad faith.
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