Lansing, IL asked in Car Accidents for Illinois

Q: My son had a accident in the family car his insurance paid the other person but know 9 months later she is suing all

Of us in civil court even though she hit him but he received the ticket for failing the right away

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Robert D. Kreisman
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A: Even in such a doubtful claim, you should immediately notify your insurance company of the lawsuit who will or should take care of this and defend all.

Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer

A: as Mr. Kreisman said notify them-=a)by phone b)send a copy of what you got by certified mail and c) fax a copy to them, follow up by phone to make sure they got it.

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