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RICKO · #1 02-22-2006, 05:25 PM

Well ladies and gents, for those who remember about the civil suit I recieved from an attorney because of an accident I had two years ago I submitted the letter to my insurance company and they have assigned an attorney to defend me in this case. I need to know what will possibly go on in the courtroom and what to possibly do to defend myself incase of an legal attack. This will be my first time having to deal with such a matter and any advice would be greatly appreciated. And of course I will post any changes in this case. I think many will benefit from this situation. Thank you and good evening to all, God bless.

#2 02-22-2006, 05:34 PM

Obviously you are the Defendant, considering they have appointed an undertaker to represent you in your state of demise.

What was the nature of the accident and what are the charges that are being brought against you? Are the charges based on Statute or upon Law?

Jerry

charlesa6 · #3 02-22-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RICKO

Well ladies and gents, for those who remember about the civil suit I recieved from an attorney because of an accident I had two years ago I submitted the letter to my insurance company and they have assigned an attorney to defend me in this case. I need to know what will possibly go on in the courtroom and what to possibly do to defend myself incase of an legal attack. This will be my first time having to deal with such a matter and any advice would be greatly appreciated. And of course I will post any changes in this case. I think many will benefit from this situation. Thank you and good evening to all, God bless.

Once the insurance assigned the attorney to your case, then you have nothing to worry about. This is the insurance luggage and they have to carry it because you pay your due. Relax and go fishing.

#4 02-22-2006, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by charlesa6

Once the insurance assigned the attorney to your case, then you have nothing to worry about. This is the insurance luggage and they have to carry it because you pay your due. Relax and go fishing.

sounds reasonable to me... I overlooked the 'Insurance' word.... sorry about that.

Jerry.

RICKO · #5 02-23-2006, 03:20 AM

The accident happened about two years ago where I was accused of running a red light and causing the plaintiff to hit me as stated in the police report. One thing I do not understand jerrypitts is if this is the insurance company's problem why do I have to go to court? Please give me some info on that.

#6 02-23-2006, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RICKO

The accident happened about two years ago where I was accused of running a red light and causing the plaintiff to hit me as stated in the police report. One thing I do not understand jerrypitts is if this is the insurance company's problem why do I have to go to court? Please give me some info on that.

Technically, you don't. However, that would be dependent upon how much confidence you have in the attorney that has been assigned as your representative. Who knows; maybe if you did attend, you might find reason to fire the attorney, the prosecutor, or the judge. Check out their credentials, maybe they are all impostors who are attempting to set you up for the fall.

Jerry.

joseph sugarman · #7 02-23-2006, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jerrypitts

Technically, you don't. However, that would be dependent upon how much confidence you have in the attorney that has been assigned as your representative. Who knows; maybe if you did attend, you might find reason to fire the attorney, the prosecutor, or the judge. Check out their credentials, maybe they are all impostors who are attempting to set you up for the fall.

Jerry.

Dear Jerry,
It seems to me the attorney, in this suit, is representing the insurance company not the insured. The insured has no standing to fire him. There is no prosecutor; there is only the plaintiff. This appears, to me, to be a civil matter not a criminal one.
Joseph Sugarman, design@dream-home.com

charlesa6 · #8 02-23-2006, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RICKO

The accident happened about two years ago where I was accused of running a red light and causing the plaintiff to hit me as stated in the police report. One thing I do not understand jerrypitts is if this is the insurance company's problem why do I have to go to court? Please give me some info on that.

The insurance always do that all the time, when they representing the client in accident involvement, because the kudos is going to come out the insurance reserve money for payment if any damaged awarded to the plaintiff, so they have to reduce the damages seeking by other party as much as possible.
Again, you cannot fire any attorney nor go against your insurance. Your insurance will take care of any issue arise with this case , but you must be there as defendant or witness whenever they need you or your testimony. You create the mess they have to clean it up for you.
Probability, your premium might go up, If happen that your insurance have to settle with lumpsum amount with the other party claims. Either way you are free with any law suit in the future.
Again relax and go fishing.

Freedomless · #9 02-23-2006, 07:40 AM

Ricko, did you file a police report?

If it were me, I would file an affidavit into public record as to the facts of the accident if you think this case is going against you.

If the case is in favor of the other person, depending on which state you live in, your premiums could go up drastically and/or the insurance company can drop your insurance. At that point you will have to high risk insurance. BIG BUCKS.

RICKO · #10 02-23-2006, 09:00 AM

Yes the police report is pretty much accurate and yes I do have a copy of the police report in my files but i'm not sure freedomless what you mean when you ask me did I personally file a police report . I'm in the state of pennsylvania and As far as my premiums going up, it already has. I was considered at fault in this accident so that takes care of that I guess. Now you also have to keep in mind that I had limited tort on my insurance policy so I really don't know if that changes anything. I do agree with charlesa6 on tho whole process. It seems you hit the nail right on the head. By the way joseph sugerman, your right, this is a civil matter thanks alot for your input. Charlesa6 is right about the insurance company trying to break down the plaintiff because they are worried about losing money.