Q: At fault with no insurance and left the scene of the accident. Almost 3 years later she is suing me for over $100,000.
The accident was not major but she is claiming injuries and lost wages. Her insurance company is also listed as a defendant. I am having a hard time finding a lawyer to help me. How do I answer this summons without admitting to such a huge settlement?
A:
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. When you say, "at fault with no insurance and left scene... ," it looks like that could be you?
If that's you (since you mention her listing her insurance company), try to arrange a consult with a Colorado attorney. If I am mistaken in my interpretation, and you DO have insurance, turn the matter over to your carrier.
I'm sorry that it's difficult to offer more detailed guidance than that - attorneys on public forums aren't going to be able to offer cookbook instructions on drafting a response to the summons and complaint. They're going to need to see the paperwork. So don't lose time on that.
It looks like she is going after her carrier for uninsured motorist benefits, and unfortunately, that means her carrier could try to recoup that from you ultimately. Consider making the investment of an attorney consult.
You describe having a hard time finding an attorney. If your own searches have run their course, you could look into the Colorado Bar, Denver Bar (your post is tagged "Denver"). Additionally, you could look into the tab above, Find-a-Lawyer, to search for Colorado attorneys by practice, county, and city. Good luck
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