Q: Been sued for car insurance accident
2years ago, March 2017, I was trying to move my things so a friend of mine who stayed in same apartment approached me with a plan to help me out with cash to rent a truck to move and will also run into his car so he can claim insurance money from the truck company and give me part of it. I ran into his car twice, he didnt call the police, He infact gave me $500 for doing that. After the accident, i called several times about my share of the insurance money but he never gave me anything and kept saying he has not been paid so i stopped calling. June 2019, i received a document that i am been sued for personal injury and damages to a vehicle please what advice and what step can i take because i just want to say the truth and i want to know the implications
A:
First, ask the website to take this down. You have hopefully mis written what is there. You need to speak to an attorney who handles criminal matters because while you have a defense to the civil claim, that defense has implications for other matters. Do not mention this in emails to friends (not privileged) any social media (not privileged). Consult an attorney who handles criminal defense in the county where you have been sued.
Note on the complaint you have a set number of days to respond. You need to talk to the attorney now.
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