What to do if I was in a car accident a year ago but was uninsured and am now being sued?
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What to do if I was in a car accident a year ago but was uninsured and am now being sued?
The car in front of me made a sudden stop to turn right without a signal. I had a green light so I was not able to break in time and made a small ding on the car. The driver did not want to make a police report and his car could have been fixed with less than $600. After we found out I was not included on my dad’s insurance policy, the other driver said he was injured and is trying to sue me for 19k. I don’t know what to do. I am a single mother and am currently unemployed.
Asked on February 5, 2016 under Accident Law, California
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If the other driver obtains a court judgment against you, at that time it would be advisable to file bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is straight liquidation which will eliminate that debt. It would be premature to file bankruptcy until you know the amount of the judgment against you.
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