Q: Bell subrogation claim against me in a accident that I was found not at fault
A year ago I was in an accident. It occurred at a intersection while the light was yellow. I was driving straight through the intersection and a lady turned left in front of me. We ended up going to court and the judge ruled both of us not at fault. I paid my ticket and that was that. Now I am receiving a claim for $4500 from bell subrogation for her medical bills. They say they determined I was at fault but I don't know how when I've already went through court once. I did not have insurance at the time of the wreck. So do I need to get a lawyer and fight this or how do I go about it
A:
Anyone can say anything. If she turned left, unless it was on a turn arrow and you had the red, you have the right of way. If you were hurt contact a member of the Ks Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
You don't want to ignore a court summons even if you weren't at fault.
If it's just a written demand write them a letter and note that judge found you not at fault and also that you were going straight she was turning, so its your right of way. Make a copy of what you send.
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