Gainesville, FL asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Florida

Q: I was sent an affidavit for a car accident that was already decided the other party’s fault. What’s happens If signed?

I had a car accident which both insurance companies put 100% fault in the other party but the dude is still trying to sue over a fake injury he got. His lawyer sent my insurance company an affidavit and they tell me I can either sign it or choose not to. Would signing it be the same as me saying it’s my fault? Am I getting tricked? Again both insurance companies decided it was his fault so I still don’t understand how he even got a lawyer to go with this

3 Lawyer Answers
Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
Answered
  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Hollywood, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Your inquiry is impossible to respond to without knowing the affidavit statement(s) that you are being requested to agree with.

Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Little Neck, NY

A: I agree with Mr. Baron. Without knowing what it says, it's anyone's guess as to what you are being asked to agree to. You could consult with a Florida attorney and show them the affidavit and ask for an explanation as to legal effect. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
Answered
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Your insurance company should hire an attorney to represent you. Let that attorney figure out what you should do with the affidavit.

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