Q: Hello I'm a college student live with my mother I was in a accident 2 years ago hit head on by another vehicle it was
Raining no ticket was issued couldnt prove who was at fault I have to write a written defense. Do I have to have an attorney
A: You are being sued for the accident, I assume. if you had insurance, contact your insurance company; they will defend you. But no, you don't have to have an attorney, although it would be a very good idea to get one.
A: You can also file a counterclaim for your damages based on the negligence of the other driver. Florida is a comparative fault jurisdiction which means that each party is responsible for the other parties damages in proportion to their percentage of fault. You should retain counsel here in the state of Florida for legal representation to pursue a claim for damages against the other driver.
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