Lawyers! please help!Being sued over a NO-FAULT car accident, but definately not my fault! please help!?
--- 7 mnths ago got into a car accident.
--- i had no insurance! stupid, i know!
--- a ford F250 (big truck) ran a red light and t-boned my left side: i had a 4cylinder camry!
--- there was a cop in the traffic with us but claims he saw nothing.
--- cop also DENIED A WITNESS that wanted to give her statement.
--- no ticket was issued: cop said NO-FAULTon police report.
--- just the trucks grill was damaged mind you!
--- i got a written, notarized statement from the witness.
--- guys insurance, State Farm refused to accept my witness statement.
--- police report said NO-FAULT! but state farm tried to come after me.
--- 3 months ago state farm sent me a check for $3,000, HALF my car's damages!
--- now state farm is saying they'll sue me in 30 days if i don't pay $6,300! and they'll suspend my license AND RUIN MY CREDIT!
-why would State Farm PAY ME only to ask for double back 7 mnths later?
- now they claim it was my fault, police report, says NO FAULT!
PLEASE HELP!
Answers:
First and foremost YOU need to hire a lawyer to look after your interests. Do not be intimidated by the insurance company's attorney.
An insurance cannot suspend your driving privileges, only the State Department of Motor Vehicles can do that.
If the police officer said it was a no fault then he is highly mistaken. If you had a witness and the officer didn't want to take the information down, he was just coming off shift and didn't want to write up a lengthy report.
If you had no insurance and you didn't get a ticket, lucky you, don't brag about it. Every state now has manditory liability insurance laws.
How can it be your fault if the pickup ran a red light? Because you were in his way?
Again seak a local attorney. Each state's laws vary so asking for an attorney on line isn't your best bet.
You can count on a lawyer to do as much work as he/she can charge for.
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