West Hartford, CT asked in Car Accidents and Military Law for Connecticut

Q: I have a pending lawsuit against me that my insurance taking care of. Question is, can I still enlist in the military?

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Sally A. Roberts
Sally A. Roberts
Answered
  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Hartford, CT
  • Licensed in Connecticut

A: Yes, having a car accident case pending is no reason you cannot enlist in the military. Presumably the pending lawsuit is for negligence while operating a motor vehicle.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered
  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • Licensed in Connecticut

A: Yes. Just make sure your insurance and the lawyer they hire to represent you know where you are.

If you are inducted, your insurance company needs to know that. Likewise your lawyer. Good luck, and thank you for your public spirit! Good luck on your basic and postings!

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