Auto Insurance Claims/Civil suit filed

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Almost 1 year ago I was involved in an accident with one other vehicle. Both vehicles ran red lights with the other individual pulling in front of me and I collided with them. The police report stated the other driver was more at fault for pulling in front of oncoming traffic and the other drivers' version stated seeing me and pulling in front of me anyway. Both insurance companies claimed less responsibility than the other so we had a stalemate. Now I come to find that the other drivers' insurance company has filed a complaint and a civil suit against me. I have as yet to see the paperwork but what can I do?

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Hello Randy,

You want to have your attorney press both insurance companies to pay for your damages and then figure out among them who pays who.

You are an innocent third party and thus, the burden to figure out how much is owed is on them. Your attorney can help you on that.

If they were to sue you civilly, they would have to serve you documents so you would know.

For more information about insurance claims, please see:

http://www.auto-insurance-claim-advice.com/


Good Luck,
Anne,

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Auto insurance claims regarding vehicle accidents, insurance coverages, auto policies, bodily injury claims, pain and suffering, injury settlements and negotiations.

Experience

I am an adjuster for injury claims and property damage claims for over 5 years (still working there). I have worked for personal injury attorneys helping consumers get a fair treatment and I am passionate to help others with their vehicle accidents.

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B.A. Economics/ Political Science

Awards and Honors
I was the top settling claims adjuster at the Insurance Company that I worked for.
I am the co writer of http://www.auto-insurance-claim-advice.com a website dedicated to help consumers document their auto claims and navigate the complex claim process.

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I work with injury lawyers working on high dollar settlements and jury awards for pain and suffering see: Spokane Law Office.

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