Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York
Help Police~ I'm being robbed!!
Over a a year ago my motorcycle was
struck in the rear. There were NO
damage to the other vehicle ,as stated
in the police report, though my
passenger was injured when struck. I
have now received (and answered) a
summons to civil court~ and I am being
sued for non-existant damages to thier
vehicle??!! The claimant, I might add, is
my co-defendant in the case with my
passenger. My question is whether or
not these cases can be attachd in some
way, since they seek to answer the
same question of ''fault''?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Help Police~ I'm being robbed!!
You may well end up being robbed if you try to handle this on your own. First, you should contact your insurance carrier, if you have one. Second, you should contact an attorney who will represent you. Chances are your insurance will pick up the cost.
Do not delay - the other side will have an attorney, and trying to represent yourself in this kind of a matter is almost invariably penny wise and pound foolish.
Re: Help Police~ I'm being robbed!!
You can attempt to have these two cases consolidated, since they involve the same issues of law and fact with respect to the happening of the accident and liability. If you are being represented by counsel in the personal injury action they should be made aware of this other lawsuit. Also, you should immediately put your insurance carrier on notice of this property damage lawsuit. If you have any other questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me.
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