Someone is threatening to sue my parents for MY auto accident??
Find answers to your legal question.
Someone is threatening to sue my parents for MY auto accident??
|
I was involved in an accident about a year ago now. It was about 3mph and took place in a parking lot, and it was my fault. About 3-4 mo afterwards, the greedy SOB tried to claim he had some sort of antique in the trunk that got damaged in the accident (funny he wasn't concerned about it at the time!). I guess that didn't work for him so now he's claiming injuries. I was insured under my parents' policy at the time and driving their car. The ins. co tried to settle with him&his lawyer...he didn't accept and now they're threatening to sue my parents! Is this even allowed (well, I guess ANYONE can sue anyone else in this country..but does he have a case)? Is this a scare tactic? If the ins. doesn't cover it, wouldn't he have to sue ME since I caused the accident? I wouldn't care as much since I have no assets...but this guy is a total loser. Personally I wish I had run his sorry butt over instead of a fender bender. I really don't know how this all works, was my first accident
|
 
|
wizjp
|
Quote:
I was insured under my parents' policy at the time and driving their car.
Answer: yes he can. |
|
bundysmom
|
It's your parents insurance policy and if the car is registered in their name---yes they can sue your parents. I wouldnt worry about it though...these types of cases are won in court by the party at fault. Low speed impact, probablity of injury very very very low. |
|
Eraserhead
 |
Insurance has to provide a lawyer and pay for any rewards, so don't panic. People do this kinda thing a lot. I'm a claims adjuster and you'd be amazed at how many people try to claim they can never work again after a 3 mph accident with hardly any vehicle damage, and they have no medical treatment at the scene or after. Don't worry..it's a scare tactic. And if it's like you said, just rest assured that he's going to blow all his money on a lawyer, and then win nothing in return. Maybe the real cost of that antique (which the insurance co also has to pay.) |
|
UCANTCME
|
JUST REMEMBER THAT ANY AND ALL INJURIES WILL HAVE TO BE PROVED IF IT GOES TO COURT AND IF IT DOES THE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL FIGHT FOR YOU AS WELL AS MONITORING HIS ACTIVITIES, MEANING WATCHING AND TAKING PICTURES OF HIM EVERYDAY. |
|
Mildred S
 |
parents should get an attorney / watch the case. if your parents have assets they could be at a risk. i would not trust the insurance company .
the right / wrongs don't always matter. who the lawyer and judge are make a difference. the system has faults / corruption in it . parents work a lifetime for assets / can't afford to replace ?
don't minimize a fender bender ... there is a lot of insurance fraud but the guy might have an injury . i can tell you that no one ever knows for sure how another person really feels . of course , it's an accident .. you didn't hit the guy on purpose. |
|
Ayo A
 |
Yap. He can sue. He may have a case but he'll have a hard time proving it in court. He is claims he has an injury, the insurance company would hound him (get a PI to follow him around and document his whole life). Remember that the insurance company don't like to pay claims without a fight. He wants one, they'll give him one. |
|
Fordman
|
It was your parent car, they are responsible for the things you do, since they gave you permission to drive their car.
Yep, he can and most likely will sue you. That doesn't mean he will win, but it does mean that you and your parents had better get a lawyer and get ready for the coming storm.
good luck |
|
knobulation
|
if some one want to sue for pain and suffering that person has to see a doctor immediatly or there is no proof that he/she was even injured by you ...if you were driving an insured vehicle and you were driving legal(with a legal license) then you and your parents should be okay .the insurance will most likely pay him if he can even proove that the accident caused damages to him or his item.dont post any guilty remarks on-line . |
|
Pedro S
|
welcome to the real world...lol....don't get ur panties in a wad...let the insurance worry...or pay 4 ur own rip off lawyer. |
|
Peter K
 |
This guy is trying it on. If he did not report his injuries and losses to the police at the time then he is not going to get anything. |
|
rajendra p
|
- There is a clear time lapse in this claim case.
- As you are protected by insurance they will take care of the Legal aspects if any.
- proving the antique in the car is his headache.
Do not get panic let your Insurance company handle the Issue. Take their advise. |
|
|
|
|
|
 Driving lessons for test? |
| how many driving lessons do you have to take to sit the ... |
|
 Can someone have car registered in one state and car insuranse from another? |
| i just want to ask if it's ok, and if it's possible to have insurance from state other than that your car is registered ... |
|
 Mom's car accident--is it my fault? |
I was talking to my mom on the phone and we began to argue for about 2-3 minutes--> she was using a headset while talking
she then hung up on me twice .
five-10 minutes later she calls ... |
|
 I've bought a new car, still have the old one. Can I drive both on the old fully comp insurance until expires? |
| I've paid up front for the full year's insurance on my previous car, which lasts me till June 2008. I've checked & wouldn't get a refund if I cancel the cover now, and haven�... |
|
 Is Progressie insurance being sued? |
| I heard there is a class action law-suit against Progressive for charging to much insurance and using the money for other things then needed for! Is this true? And how can I find out if I benefit ... |
|
 Americans. What cars do you normally have as your first Cars. As a cheap car with cheap insurance? |
| I was just wonderng What kind of cars American tennagers ahve for there first Cars I might think of importing ... |
|
 Who owns the car? old or new owner? |
| my husband bought a car not even 3 months ago for £750 from a friend, we have not received the v5 back yet to date, the car has suddenly stopped working and have been told its the gear box, not worth ... |
|
 Help crash!! need details? |
| ok i had a smash to day at 11am,basically i was traveling up the road and on the left hand side my a road the man driver should of given way to me but he came and out i slammed the breaks on but the ... |
|
 Im going to be in a car for five hours? |
Well i am traveling tomorrow and i will be in a car for five hours, and so i need some things to do, i cant read in the car it makes me sick.
and i don't like watching a lot of movies, i ... |
|
 I think my car is cursed. Is there anything I can do? |
I have never been in an accident that was my fault. In the three years I have had my car the weirdest things have happened.
First a girl ran a red light and t-boned me.
Then a guy tore up ... |
|
 Just had a small fender bender, we did not switch insurance cards, am I in the clear? |
| I just hit a guy at about 10 mph, didn't really do much of any damage, knocked a little paint off and might have slightly bent the liscense plate on both cars, I didn't have insurance card ... |
|
 Can l claim insurance for accidently putting the wrong fuel into my car? |
| l recently put unleaded into my diesel vehicle and drove until it stopped ( l did not realize l had did this until later) l have had my car repaired to the amount of over $1000. Can l claim this on ... |
|
 I have lost my car driving license. Do I have to give the written test again? |
| I lost my drivers license, I don't know the number, nor do i have a copy of it. Do i have to give the written test again? Or only the driving ... |
|
 Car accident. Who's Fault? |
| there were 5 cars total.I was on the freeway. The first car braked and swerved then the second car hit him and they went off to the side. Then the 3rd car slammed on their brakes (but never came in ... |
|
|
No Spam
Adult 
Gambling
Unfinished
Deception
Plagiarism
Not English
