What to do about a car that was in an accident that was unbekownst to me still in my name?
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What to do about a car that was in an accident that was unbekownst to me still in my name?
My ex-husband and I had a car in my name and he told me that he sold it to the junk yard i got a summons saying I hit a man last year. I haven’t seen that car in 8 years. How do I’ll go about how to cleat this up?
Asked on November 4, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In order to start clearing up the situation that you are in, I would first advise your insurance carrier of a possible claim against you involving your former vehicle and send it a copy of the summons and complaint. I would then contact the department of motor vehicles in your state about the need to change registration of the vehicle and the reasons for such.
Next, I would contact your former spouse about how he is going to assist in clearing up the claims against you and the lawsuit. Finally, I would retain a personal injury defense attorney to defend yourself concerning the lawsuit that you have written about.
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