Q: I was rear ended in a traffic accident and now I am subpoened to appear in court to be a witness for the accident.
The case is the state of Texas vs the driver who hit me. Do I have to go? It was not a certified letter. What would happen if I don’t show up
A: If you were served with a subpoena, understand this is an summons from a Judge to appear in Court. In your specific situation, appearing in Court would also help any civil/insurance claim you have regarding the accident. You are subject to sanctions if you do not appear, but whether that will actually occur in your case or not is unknown. Call the party that issued the notice, and discuss your concerns with that attorney. Good luck.
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