What do I do?  I just received lawsuit papers from a 3 year old car accident.?
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I wouldn't worry too much about it, maybe request to have a copy of what her injuries were and maybe consult some professionals about the likely hood those injuries occured as a result of your crash.  Shes probably trying to milk you for money now and the injury is probably superficial or non existant.  Check for a statute of limitations , or lawyer up.
937857
go to court n get a laywer.....best idea
212353
Do you have the objective protocol signed by cops etc, including photos, evidences, etc?\nIs there any collision in interpretation of what happened?\nDid the driver and/or driver insurance company refused to provide the compensation for medical treatment etc?\n\nPublish the story on the web with evidences (could be illegal in some states and in general, not recommended, only if you're not ABSOLUTELY sure you're right on 150%). Dig the story (dig.com). If your story is unique and the scale of injustice to you was really big, then this driver's life   & carrier is corrupted forever. Just real criminal could not be affected by that (nothing to lose).\n\nStill, it's too exteme, doh. Please handle with care, and only if you did all you can, like the last resort.
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No matter how long it takes to settle, don't sign anything and get an Attorney!  A few years ago i was rear-ended at a red light and my mom and i were both injured, i ended up with really really bad whiplash, my mom has had several surgeries, and my car was totaled and i am still waiting for compensation! The person that was as fault is responsible for their actions and their insurance company will try anything to get out of paying any more than they have to!  Trust me i know from experience...even if it takes a few years, at least you won't get ripped off and it depends on how long your accident was you still could have something seriously wrong and not know it!  My mom and i both still have really bad  pain and it has been a while.  Don't let them cheat you because in the long run you will pay for someone else's mistake anyway..."pain and suffering". Also the attorney you get it could get expensive if you get one on an hourly rate, if you get one on a percent usually you can get one that you will only have to pay only if they get you a settlement...makes them work harder!! Hope everything works out for you!!!
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You paid to much for the car to start with, suggest you shop around next time. Try getting a couple of different quotes to repair the car sounds mighty high for repairs for just a fender bender.
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OK, here's your options.  It seems that the guy who hit your car isn't owning up to his responsibilities.  Depending upon where you live you may be able to contact the department of motor vehicles and obtain insurance  & registration information.  However, I suspect that this slime ball was uninsured.  In this case you may have to sue him in small claims court.  To do this, contact your county court and ask for information.  They will tell you what is necessary and may give you information on how to prove your case.  I hope you got his name, address, telephone number and hopefully his driver's license ID number, along with the make, model, year and license plate from his car.   When suing someone in small claims court, come with evidence in hand on the day of your hearing.  Take lots of photos of the car, showing the damage and hopefully you have photos of the car before the accident, showing no damage.  Also, take photos of the accident site, showing if the other guy had a stop sign, red light or the like.  remember that when you take pictures, although you may need some close ups, you must realize that any judge may not know the location and you should have soem "set up" pictures to show the general area.  Finally, get more than one estimate and tell the body shop thta you need the estimate "certified"  (If this is required in your state, the body shop should know what this means.)  good luck
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Talk to a lawyer and sue your old insurance company.
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Pay you $50 and sue the other driver and his carrier in small claims court. If you win and they do not appeal, then you will get your money. However, if you lose, then forget it. Legal costs will be more than your seeking. They know this and that is why they will likely appeal. Remember, the binding arbitration is between too companies and does not stop you from seeking recovery through the courts, if you can afford it.
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I'd sell the car. After 3 accidents no matter how small and 176,000 miles your only going to keep dumping money in it.   I't would be cheaper in the long run to just buy a new car.  Good Luck !!
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Write up a petition and have as many parents as you can find to sign it.  Then take it to the school board.  Also take it to the town council meeting.  Try to do something before an accident happens.  Good Luck in your quest.
335756
I am sorry about your injuries.\n\nI suggest you ask your last lawyer, or any other lawyer you know, for recommendations.\n\nYour question is too serious to expect to get sound advice from Yahoo Answers.
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get an attorney, that's the only way to get out of anything.\notherwise it's your word against theirs and you don't know the law and the loopholes.\nIn accidents, NEVER admit guilt !\nI have been told that by many attorneys.
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See a lawyer first, most have doctor's that handle auto cases & know how to word the paperwork....Then go see specified doctor....Most injury lawyer's will take payment after the case is settled, from the settlement.....
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I'm going through a similar issue right now with a personal injury claim from an automobile accident. You should go to your local library and check out the book "How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim." It's very useful, and has a formula for calculating how much your claim is worth.\n\nHowever, if you claim is worth a significant amount of money, you definitely shouldn't be handing it alone. Make sure to get a lawyer!
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Get A Lawyer.NOW!!!!!! Trust me Ive been there.I was in an accident over a year ago,basically lost everything,am still in pain and the doctors will just drive you insane if you dont keep them under control.Get second opinions,document everything.Trust No one not even your insurance provider.Your pain could definitely be with you the rest of your life no matter what is done.Use caution.
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The only easy thing to do is to go to small claims court. (it's pretty cheap, around $30) and sue them. You can go to your local municipal court and find out exactly how to do it.\nSue them, for the money they owe you as well as for the time you were looking for work and for court expenses.
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Well remember too that Michigan is a "No-Fault" insurance nightmare.   Regardless of that, she backed into your car, parked legally or illegally.  In some way or another your insurance company would work it out with hers.  \n\nFile a claim, or let it go if your car is not that badly damaged and it would cost more for you to claim it (causing your rates to go up).  \n\nYou have witnesses to where your car was located and regardless of whether or not your neighbor is related to a police officer she did hit your car and you have witnesses to that effect.  \n\nIf it was that close to her driveway she could have asked someone to move it but chose to try and move her vehicle anyway so that was her choice.  \n\nJust keep in mind, that if you do go forward with filing a claim and it does escalate to "he said/she said" then you could have a hard time of it since they are your neighbors.  \n\nI know this probably doesn't help much, if you claim it you lose by increasing your insurance rates and causing even more friction with your neighbors, and if you don't claim it you're letting them intimidate you and they'll take advantage of that as well.  Either way you really can't win in this situation, take the lesser of the two evils I guess.  \n\nIf there isn't any love lost between your two families then go for it.  It's hard to choose whether or not you want something like this hanging over your head for a long time or to just let it go and be wondering if you should have let them get away with it.\n\nSpeaking of which, what is the rest of your family saying about all this?  As long as you have support then you should be ok, but if they're not supporting you it could be a long hard road ahead.\n\nI wish you the best in this.  If you're on good terms with your insurance agent you might want to talk to them "off the record" about it and see what they have to say. \n\nAlso, you might want to double check with local and state laws regarding reporting of ANY accidents involving damage on Michigan roadways.  Just because her son is a police officer does not make her exempt from the law in that regards and some places require you to report any accident even if no injuries happen.  Note: Some villages and towns in Michigan might have even stricter laws than what is at the state level.\n\nFinally, I know this is a lot of info below but it might help you in your decision.  Good luck!\n\nThis is taken from the Michigan Legislature website regarding Vehichle Traffice Laws:  You can probably find out more regarding your situation if you poke around here or at the Secretary of State site:  http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1627---,00.html\nhttp://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(od13m455h3wi5n553fqxrwmy))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-300-1949-VI\n\n\nhttp://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(od13m455h3wi5n553fqxrwmy))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-257-620\nMICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE (EXCERPT)\nAct 300 of 1949\n\n\n257.620 Accidents; attended or unattended vehicle; stopping; report.\n\nSec. 620.\n\nThe driver of any vehicle which collides upon either public or private property with any vehicle which is attended or unattended shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle of the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle striking the vehicle or, if such owner cannot be located, shall forthwith report it to the nearest or most convenient police officer.\n\nhttp://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(od13m455h3wi5n553fqxrwmy))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-257-622\nMICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE (EXCERPT)\nAct 300 of 1949\n\n\n257.622 Report of accidents resulting in death, personal injury, or property damage; forms; analysis; use; retention.\n\nSec. 622.\n\nThe driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident that injures or kills any person, or that damages property to an apparent extent totaling $1,000.00 or more