by Guest » Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:28 pm
We are being sued by a woman who lost her husband in a motorcycle accident. My husband was hit by her husband on his motorcycle because he was exceeding the speed limit and riding too close to the construction wall that was in place. We are named for 15 million because we paid a ticket for failure to yield. The police and the insurance company said to pay the ticket because we would suffer more if we tried to fight it because the woman would think we were trying to avoid loss. We were also told that if the man had not been on a cycle that no one would have been hurt. We don't have 15 million. We live month to month and don't even own our house. Anyone have ideas about how to handle that one?
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:27 pm Post Subject:
Anyone have ideas about how to handle that one?
Sure, your insurance company will handle this...did they pay for the damage to the bike? Have you got the suit papers to your adjuster? When were you served suit papers? I'm hoping and assuming your carrier has been notified, they will handle everything from here, including hiring an attorney to defend you...What EXACTLY happened in the accident? What state are you in?
We were also told that if the man had not been on a cycle that no one would have been hurt
That's true of nearly EVERY bike accident, and no defense sorry.Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:43 pm Post Subject:
The police and the insurance company said to pay the ticket because we would suffer more if we tried to fight it because the woman would think we were trying to avoid loss.
I don't know what to make of this statement.
The police couldn't care less whether you pay the ticket or not.
If you do and admit guilt then you are guilty.
If you don't pay the ticket or don't show up for court they'll issue a bench warrant and catch up with you the next time you're pulled over.
I can't imagine the insurance company telling you to PAY THE TICKET and admit guilt so they would be out the liability money by your own admission.
What "the woman would think" is hardly a reasonable reason to pay a ticket and admit guilt when as you say, "My husband was hit by her husband on his motorcycle because he was exceeding the speed limit and riding too close to the construction wall that was in place."
Did perhaps contacting an attorney cross your mind BEFORE paying that ticket and admitting guilt?
...and obviously what ("the woman would think") and ("the woman would think we were trying to avoid loss") didn't prevent her from filing the 15 million dollar lawsuit,....did it?
Now I'm not being harsh or unsympathetic I just think your story is bIzArRe.
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:24 pm Post Subject: Being sued for 15 million
I think you should consult with a really good attorney. Get some advice on what you should do.
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:38 pm Post Subject:
I think you should consult with a really good attorney. Get some advice on what you should do.
Why though when her ins carrier will provide a defense atty at no charge? :?Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:39 am Post Subject:
I actually thought this is what you paid insurance for. I find it hard to believe they will get such a large amount of money regardless.
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 01:23 am Post Subject:
They won't get that much but they all ask for the moon in their demands.
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 07:12 am Post Subject:
15 million, doesn't it sound way too high. I doubt that the widow of the deceased biker would receive more than the OPs policy limit. Which state are you in?
I'm bit confused over your statement
My husband was hit by her husband on his motorcycle because he was exceeding the speed limit and riding too close to the construction wall that was in place.
If your husband was hit by the other driver, how on earth he became responsible for the death of the motorist?
Please inform you carrier asap and request them to provide you with legal help.
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:24 am Post Subject:
If your husband was hit by the other driver, how on earth he became responsible for the death of the motorist?
Because they paid the failure to yield ticket on advice of the police and their insurance company.
Your insurance company should provide you with an attorney.
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