Sued?!

Tzar

Update: Peachy.

Sir Red of the Manti

Lawyer up.

Tzar

I'm sure I'll have to. I JUST got news of this like 3 hours ago.

HK5

Maybe call your insurance company and ask if they know anything about this?

tardcore

Do you know what she is suing you for?

Tzar

:PP

Taximes

Nearly the exact same thing happened to my girlfriend's sister. From a stop, she rolled forward and lightly rear-ended the guy in front of her. There was no damage, but they exchanged insurance information and nothing else came of it at the time.

Years later, the guy tried to sue her, apparently claiming that he had actually been injured and wound up losing his job as a result.

I didn't get many details, but from what I know, her insurance company did the battling for her. After all, they'd be liable for covering those costs, right?

So, I'd definitely call your insurance company, possibly before getting a lawyer yourself (though both should be a priority to be on the safe side) in case they're handling it.

Tzar

Yes.

MushroomStick

The insurance company you had at the time of the accident should have lawyers on retainer for this kind of thing. Also, I would imagine that you calling this person's lawyer would be a bad idea.

Thanatos

Your insurance company almost certainly has a duty to defend. Call them, give them what you've got, forget about it.

Lord Yod

Tzar wrote: »

a merit-less cash grab by this bitch

I'd recommend not making any more comments like this, as it could potentially cause trouble for you if it does in fact go to court.

Tzar

...!..

MichaelLC

Tzar wrote: »

I can assure you my manner in proceedings would be different than mah forum speeks.

I should hope so, but you realize these are public forums, right? As in anyone can read them. Ah, yes, here we go: Aide Quits Over Facebook Comment. And that was just an example from this week.

Not to get all on your case, but you must realize anything you say can, and will, be used against you. If her suit is without merit, as you said, wouldn't you want to make sure you don't give her any footing?

KeyScourge

MichaelLC wrote: »

Tzar wrote: »

I can assure you my manner in proceedings would be different than mah forum speeks.

I should hope so, but you realize these are public forums, right? As in anyone can read them. Ah, yes, here we go: Aide Quits Over Facebook Comment. And that was just an example from this week.

Not to get all on your case, but you must realize anything you say can, and will, be used against you. If her suit is without merit, as you said, wouldn't you want to make sure you don't give her any footing?

As long as his full name isn't on his account page or this thread he should be safe

Kyougu

MichaelLC wrote: »

Tzar wrote: »

I can assure you my manner in proceedings would be different than mah forum speeks.

I should hope so, but you realize these are public forums, right? As in anyone can read them. Ah, yes, here we go: Aide Quits Over Facebook Comment. And that was just an example from this week.

Not to get all on your case, but you must realize anything you say can, and will, be used against you. If her suit is without merit, as you said, wouldn't you want to make sure you don't give her any footing?

In response to one Facebook user who voiced disagreement, Ms. Landor referred to Professor Gates using a vulgarity and added: “And racial profiling does exist, but for good reason. Take a look at this country’s jails: who makes up the majority of inmates? Exactly.”

Classy.

MichaelLC

KeyScourge wrote: »

As long as his full name isn't on his account page or this thread he should be safe

True enough, but best leave out commentary like 'bitch'. Particually when this is the first hit for "Carbondale, IL sued"

As for the case, yes, probably just looking for a settlement not based on actual injuries. Talk to your insurance ASAP, and follow their advice. It's in their best interest as well not to pay, so they're on your side.

Gabriel_Pitt

I would say talk to your old insurance provider before you talk to her lawyer. They will probably take care of the whole thing, and given the old saw that, 'saying I'm sorry is equivalent to admitting fault' it would suck to say anything that catches you in a douchebag-weasel-trap.

Improvolone

Her lawyer won't talk to you about much untill paper work saying that you are defending yourself goes through. They can get in some serious doo-doo otherwise.
So yea, don't even try.

Iron Weasel

Don't call the other paerty's lawyer. If they have any idea of what they're doing, they will refuse to discuss the case with you at this early stage. At best, calling them will be a waste of your time and at worst put you in aposition where you might say something you'll later wish you hadn't (see G_Pitt's comment on "Sorry"=="My Fault").

Contact your insurance company. They should be able to tell you how to proceed.

Tomanta

Iron Weasel wrote: »

Don't call the other paerty's lawyer. If they have any idea of what they're doing, they will refuse to discuss the case with you at this early stage. At best, calling them will be a waste of your time and at worst put you in aposition where you might say something you'll later wish you hadn't (see G_Pitt's comment on "Sorry"=="My Fault").

Contact your insurance company. They should be able to tell you how to proceed.

Your insurance company, then (depending on what they say), a lawyer. Your lawyer can contact their lawyers.

Chanus

If I'm reading the OP correctly, are you being personally sued for something that occurred in a company vehicle, or did you mean your insurance company when you said:

Tzar wrote: »

We had exchanged insurance info, and I informed my company of the accident.

If not, then yes: Your insurance company and then your own lawyer if necessary.

Don't say anything, especially to any party involved with her side.

MushroomStick

Your car insurance should provide a lawyer for this. This is exactly what car insurance is for.

DragonPup

Tzar wrote: »

I'd have to imagine it's medical expenses. I don't have all the details yet, I need to call her lawyer in the morning when their offices open. And yeah, I plan on giving my old insurance guys a ring.

Don't say a word to her lawyer, or to her for that matter. And if anyone from that is not your lawyer/insurance company calls you, tell them to call your lawyer/insurance company and give no information beyond their contact information.

firewaterword

The chances of this ending up in court are slim to none. My best guess is that your insurance company will settle for a few thousand unless her claim is utterly baseless.

On a side note, the H/A forum get pulled during discovery would be hilarious.

Jasconius

Don't talk to her insurance company either.

Do absolutely nothing without the consultation of your insurance company.

CoJoeTheLawyer

As someone who practiced motor vehicle insurance defense work for three years, let me tell you that it isn't abnormal for a plaintiff to file a lawsuit as close to the statute of limitations as possible. It allows the injured party to accumulate as many medical bills as possible and inflate the potential value of their claim. Plus, they're hoping that you (the OP) may be unavailable to contradict how the accident occurred.

Call you insurance company and let them know what you received. They have attorneys retained just for this purpose.

FYI, don't freak out if your insurance company sends you a letter stating that they'll only cover up to your policy limits and retain the right to investigate if the accident falls under your policy, etc. As long as the accident occurred the way you described it (and you didn't leave anything out, like the fact that you were chugging a bottle of whiskey at the time of the accident) it'll be covered.