Q: I was involved in an accident on March the 25th of 22 which was no damage to my vehicle. whatsoever. So a year and 2
2 months I got sued and in the meantime the same vehicle had another accident 9 months after my accident supposedly and had to go to the hospital in an ambulance with that accident so at that time I have heard nothing but then and that was in February of 24 I mean 23 so then in May of 23 is when the lawsuit come on me so she had already had another accident got hurt before the lawsuit come up for me 3 months after that accident the second accident cuz the first accident with me there was no damage to my vehicle she was not hurt nobody was we didn't call the police nothing and I really think it was a scam in the first place but you know I have an attorney with my insurance company that's been fighting this for two and a half years but they want more of course then $50,000 so my question is can she put a lawsuit against me after she had an accident and got hurt before she filed the lawsuit on me and that was with another individual can she do that.
A: An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to discuss with a local attorney for meaningful guidance under Oklahoma law, the short answer that would apply nationwide in such settings is, "Yes." The plaintiff can choose to pursue the defendant personally. That's something your insurance company's attorney has probably advised you about. These settings are all fact-specific, depending on liability, damages, policy limits, assets, and other factors. In many cases, the plaintiff often settles with the carrier's offer and signs a release precluding further recovery, and doesn't go after anyone else. But again, a local attorney could advise best, with the benefit of seeing the file. Good luck
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