What to do if my brother was run over and left for dead by his intoxicated girlfriend?
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What to do if my brother was run over and left for dead by his intoxicated girlfriend?
My brother’s girlfriend was driving drunk. He asked her to pull-over and let him out. He had his hand on the door handle. He can’t quite remember what happened because it was so quick. He’s not sure if he was pushed or the door just came open. The next thing he knew he was on the ground and she ran over him. His back is swollen with tire tracks on it. She did not stop but 2 witnesses in a car behind saw and stopped to help and tried to get him to go to hospital he refused. They called 911 and told police. My brother is in shock and still hasn’t filed charges. He has broken ribs, a broken arm and possibly more.
Asked on April 9, 2012 under Personal Injury, West Virginia
Answers:
DRichard White / MoKan Personal Injury Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your brother should get medical help as soon as possible to assess his injuries. He should get in contact with his girlfriend's insurance company to inform them of the incident. If your brother owns an insured vehicle he should also get in touch with his insurance company. He should finally contact a good attorney to help him pursue a personal injury claim.
James P. Peters, Esq. / James P. Peters, Law Office of
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is likely that your brother can file a claim against the the girlfriend's auto insurer to compensation him for his injuries -- he should seek medical attention as soon as possible, and hire a competent attorney to explore the viability of his insurance claim against the girlfriend.
Richard Southard / Law Office of Richard Southard
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
He has two options. Cooperate with the police if they decide to pursue criminal charges and seek representation for a potential civil lawsuit.
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