Q: Hello good afternoon, i had question regarding porperty damage as a result of a automobile accident.
On may of 2019, i was struck by a dodge challenger who failed to stop at a stop sign in a 2way intersection. Driver fled on foot and my insurance had to foot the bill for my vehicle. I was traveling northbound in my infiniti when i was hit on my front right passenger door which made my vehicle swerve north left and hit the porch of a residence. Now fast foward 2 years later i get a letter from lawyer group saying i owe damages that occurred to the residence. My question is why am i being sued as an individual instead of my insurance? Also am i liable if i wasn't at fault of the automobile accident? What steps do i need to take now because they served me court documents. (The document says i have to respond 30 days to the court) what do i need to include there?
A: Just notify your liability insurer at the time of the collision. It will defend you.
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A: You need to turn the papers over to your insurance company immediately. You, as an individual, are the correct party to be sued, but your insurance is there to protect you. Because you have been served court papers, you must act right away.
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turn it over to your auto ins co....if you have not already.
they will handle it for you.
an atty always sues the individual and that person turns it over to their ins co to see if it has merit.
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