Q: What to do after receiving personal injury summons for judgment of money, following car accident?
In February 2017, I was at - fault for a minor car accident with no damages, or visible/declared injuries. I exchanged personal & insurance information with other driver, but no police accident report filed. The other driver later filed a personal injury claim with my (then) insurance company. Upon investigation, my insurance determined there was no personal injury, or damage caused by accident. Now (June 2017), I received a court summons from other party and attorney for money judgment >$5,000 for personal injury, which I have to respond to with written answer (chapter 802 wi stat), within 45 days.
(I cannot afford lawsuit/judgment, or attorney, nor was the accident severe enough that it I feel it should even be going to these lengths).
What do I do now?
Also, What/how do I need to prepare requested response of written answer to summons received?
And, what could be likely/possible outcome of lawsuit attempt, considering my insurance had already determined no damage/injuries?
A: You had insurance and this is what it is for. They will hire you an attorney. Fax and SEND THEM THE SUMMONS, phone them, keep a copy for yourself. DO NOT REPRESENT YOURSELF!
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