Personal injury suit resulting from a car accident that was not my fault.
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Personal injury suit resulting from a car accident that was not my fault.
I was rearended by someone in Broward County, Florida and they are lying as to how the accident happened. Their insurance already accepted liability due to an independent witness and pictures but is now suing me personally. What are my rights?
Asked on April 14, 2009 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You contact your auto insurance company. Explain that this other person is suing you. Your insurance's and/or their counsel assigned to your case should be able to handle it.
If not, think about requiring your insurance company to defend you (your policy should cover this) under the good faith requirements of coverage for such contracts. Now, that being said, if that doesn't happen, then contact a personal injury attorney who will help you sort throught this and possibly counter sue. Try www.attorneypages.com. Further, it appears this person may be attempting to commit a fraud. Your insurance company or lawyer should probably contact that person's insurance company and explain what the company's insured is attempting to do. Make sure you keep the proof of the insurance company of the driver accepting liability.
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