Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

iwhat should ido,i got served and they going to take my father property?

i got into the accident 1yrs ago and the car that im using under my father name,and i got into the accident on 1-17-02 and isnt my fault but i dont have any insurance that time when i was involving the accident,and now my father and i got sued by this person and another person.and the cause of the accident is from this person.what should ido,i got served and they going to take my father property?


Asked on 7/02/03, 12:03 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Sam Eagle LAW OFFICES OF SAM M. EAGLE

Re: iwhat should ido,i got served and they going to take my father property?

When you say "you had no insurance", does that mean you yourself or your father had no coverage on the car? Who is the registered owner of the car? If you owned your own vehicle with insurance on it, that possibly could cover you and your dad. If you were served with a lawsuit, you need to file an answer within 30 days. Contact an atty, paralegal or legal aid. Both you and your father would be responsible for the damages. If there is no insurance available anywhere, try to work out a settlement with the other side.

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Answered on 7/04/03, 12:11 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: iwhat should ido,i got served and they going to take my father property?

You need to answer the complaint or move to set asside default. More information is needed. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 7/05/03, 5:19 pm
Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

Re: iwhat should ido,i got served and they going to take my father property?

Thank you for your inquiry.

If you had any insurance at all, you should forward this lawsuit to your insurance carrier. They typically will cover the costs of your defense and any eventual judgment, up to the policy limits of the insurance contract.

If you truly didn't have insurance, you are going to need to file an answer within 30 days. From there, you have three options:

1. You can negotiate and settle the matter;

2. You can defend the lawsuit in court; or

3. You can file bankruptcy.

You can do these in any combination, with or without an attorney.

I hope that this information helps, but if you have further questions, want more information, or feel that you need legal representation, please feel free to email me directly at [email protected]. I am happy to help in any way that I can.

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Answered on 7/03/03, 8:10 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: iwhat should ido,i got served and they going to take my father property?

If you have no insurance that covers you in the accident, then you must either settle with them or defend the lawsuit. I strongly suggest you hire an attorney to represent you and protect your interests. Contact me if interested in doing so.

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Answered on 7/03/03, 8:50 pm


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