Can a complaint be amended regarding a car accident lawsuit?
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Can a complaint be amended regarding a car accident lawsuit?
Is it possible to amend the complaint with another defendant who was the car driver when the complaint was filed originally only against insurance?
Asked on December 17, 2010 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You can amend the complaint to add the driver as a defendant. File the amended complaint with the court with a proof of service and have it served on all defendants. When the amended complaint has been served on all defendants, file a certificate of service with the court. The certificate of service filed with each proof of service shows the court that the amended complaint was served. In CA, the certificate of service has to be filed with the court within 60 days of the date the amended complaint was filed with the court.
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