What should be my next step upon knowledge of being sued?
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What should be my next step upon knowledge of being sued?
I ran into another vehicle, however it was minor impact causing no physical injury to 2 minor passengers or the driver. In fact, impact was so little I hardly have a dent on my car, the victim’s car, however had a minor dent and right light cracked. I now received the letter stating that I will be sued for the minors recieving serious bodily injuries. My mother who owns the car but can’t drive is also being sued. What should be my next step? Do I get a legal aid lawyer or based on hearing further details I get another lawyer to argue my case? I understand I was wrong and being fined is ok but a question of how much and the nature of how the injuries caused were exaggerated is my concern.
Asked on May 20, 2017 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Your next step should be to provide the opposing party's attorney with your insurance information.
Most of these cases are eventually settled with the insurance company without a lawsuit being filed.
If the case is not settled and a lawsuit is filed which won't occur for at least several months and possibly even a couple of years, your insurance company will provide you with an attorney at no cost to you and will handle the case for you.
DON'T WORRY about it.
Again, most of these cases are settled with the insurance company without any lawsuit.
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