Q: What do I do when I've been served court papers for a negligence claim for an accident I wasn't in?
There is 2 others in my town that have same exact name. One is my mother and then another woman I don't know.
My mother wasn't in an accident and I don't know anything about an accident.
The address on the papers show the defendants address to be one that is not mine.
I have never been in an accident and my vehicle which I have full coverage insurance on was not in an accident either.
A: An Iowa attorney could advise best, but it looks like you posted your question last week and it remains open - and this is something you probably want to address promptly to avoid unnecessary legal troubles. You could call the law firm to let them know there is a case of mistaken identity here. It's possible they hadn't verified the information in the summons and complaint. Hopefully, they should correct their records and be appreciative that you brought this to their attention. Good luck
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