muledeerarea33? Report post Posted January 12 Getting blamed for an accident. 4 car pile up. Driver in the front got cited, I was in the back. Any lawyers here that know about subroclaims? Thanks in advance. I may need an attorney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted January 12 If there are no major injuries, let the insurance companies sort it out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted January 12 7 minutes ago, Curtis Reed said: If there are no major injuries, let the insurance companies sort it out. Tried that. Accident was almost 2 years ago. Just now getting asked for extra money by other drivers outside insurance agencies/ subrogation people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted January 12 Still should be covered, tell them to go pound sand, you were not at fault. Were they injured in original report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted January 12 22 minutes ago, wildwoody said: Still should be covered, tell them to go pound sand, you were not at fault. Were they injured in original report. I’ve been nicely telling them that. Reason I need a lawyer. Lawyers job is to tell them to pound sand and other choice words. And no injuries at all, only property damage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOTAGS Report post Posted January 12 I think most accident attorneys want to push liability and collect money, not defend and protect money. I agree with the above, insurance companies usually have very conservative, no BS attorneys in the lineup that don’t cave. You paid for insurance use it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted January 12 Just don't respond to them anymore after you tell them you are getting an attorney and you won't communicate with them now. Usually works ... then get an attorney if you still get calls. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted January 12 9 hours ago, muledeerarea33? said: Tried that. Accident was almost 2 years ago. Just now getting asked for extra money by other drivers outside insurance agencies/ subrogation people. That sounds like you’re being targeted by a scam for sure. I would call local PD and report it. You have no obligation to pay outside of insurance settlements. It’s possible that someone not even involved in the accident got a hold of your accident report and are trying to get money out of you claiming to be the other driver. Getting a lawyer is just going to cost you money. Police report is free and the police can tell them to pound sand. Make sure if you call PD emphasize that you think you’re being scammed. If you come at them like it’s a civil dispute they won’t help (because it’s civil/no crime) Have you called your insurance agent? what did they say? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Island junkie Report post Posted January 12 If they’re reaching out to you personally, it’s probably because your insurance companies attorneys have told them go away. Seems weird. I’d ignore them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted January 12 Don't worry Daniel in about 3 years some scammer is going to bump this post and have some great advice for you! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Island junkie Report post Posted January 12 10 hours ago, wildwoody said: Still should be covered, tell them to go pound sand, you were not at fault. Were they injured in original report. Unfortunately he was to a certain degree at fault. We learned probably 30 years ago about comparable negligence in a similar accident where my wife wasn’t cited but we were assigned a certain percentage of liability. Basically for getting out of bed that morning she was considered partially liable. But yeah I’d ignore until they show whether there’s enough money involved to push it personally and he gets served or a certified mailing. I doubt it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoto Report post Posted January 12 11 hours ago, muledeerarea33? said: Getting blamed for an accident. 4 car pile up. Driver in the front got cited, I was in the back. Any lawyers here that know about subroclaims? Thanks in advance. I may need an attorney. Was this case settled at one point? If so, what did the settlement agreement state? Being that this was 'almost' two years ago, this tells me it may have not been settled yet, as the statute of limitations for filing a claim for a car accident is 2 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Sky Island junkie said: Unfortunately he was to a certain degree at fault. We learned probably 30 years ago about comparable negligence in a similar accident where my wife wasn’t cited but we were assigned a certain percentage of liability. Basically for getting out of bed that morning she was considered partially liable. But yeah I’d ignore until they show whether there’s enough money involved to push it personally and he gets served or a certified mailing. I doubt it Ya ya its 50% his fault because he left home bla bla. Not disrespecting you but I've heard this ins crap before. This was completed 2 years ago. Its done. Sorry about the wife.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted January 12 22 minutes ago, dmoto said: Was this case settled at one point? If so, what did the settlement agreement state? Being that this was 'almost' two years ago, this tells me it may have not been settled yet, as the statute of limitations for filing a claim for a car accident is 2 years. If it wasn't settled yet there ins company would be contacting him. Go to the police, scam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Island junkie Report post Posted January 12 4 minutes ago, wildwoody said: Ya ya its 50% his fault because he left home bla bla. Not disrespecting you but I've heard this ins crap before. This was completed 2 years ago. Its done. Sorry about the wife.. It actually happened almost 2 years ago so there’s the whole statute of limitations thing. I just try to educate myself best I can before giving an attorney a dime. Yeah that comparable negligence thing is a load of crap! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
