Is it possible for an insurance company to sue you for a motor vehicle accident caused by their insured and not you?

Is it possible for an insurance company to sue you for a motor vehicle accident caused by their insured and not you?

I was involved in an accident where a company’s truck skipped a robot and hit my car. I received a statement from the owner of the vehicle that he was the guilty party and that his insurance pay for the damages. Once this happened I decided to pull out of the insurance claim as a third party due to my car being a right off and the age of the car guaranteed that I will not get a high amount. I then issued a statement that I will not hold them liable for the damages and that they can’t hold me liable for any costs. The insurance company has now handed me to the attorneys who wish to sue me.

Asked on February 15, 2012 under Accident Law, Washington

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