HELP! civil suit over accident

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  1. Jul 24, 2010 #1
    panhandlepat

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    i just recieved a certified letter from NC informing me they are suing me and Arnold trans for an accident back in feb 09.
    the city of greensboro is demanding a trial by jury.

    Questions:
    why is this not between the insurance companies to resolve this?
    what should i do next?
    i know i should call the carrier, but should i get an attorney ASAP?
    do i HAVE to go to trial? i cant afford to go through this crap ugghhhhh!!:biggrin_25510:
    BTW, long time no see guys! :biggrin_255:
     
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    kickin chicken Thanks this.
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  3. Jul 24, 2010 #2
    rich_t

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    I'd get a lawyer ASAP.

    Are you willing to provide the details concerning the accident? Property dameages etc...
     
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  4. Jul 24, 2010 #3
    panhandlepat

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    hydraulic system from a trash truck. they "claim" exceeds
     
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  5. Jul 24, 2010 #4
    Scarecrow03

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    Good to see ya again, Pat. Sorry this is what brought you back.

    Is this from the garbage truck incident?
     
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  7. Jul 24, 2010 #5
    panhandlepat

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    heya B!!! yea it is man almost 2 yrs later :biggrin_25510:
     
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  8. Jul 24, 2010 #6
    walleye

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  9. Jul 24, 2010 #7
    Scarecrow03

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    I'd consult with an attorney ASAP. You can't afford not to have one.
     
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  10. Jul 24, 2010 #8
    panhandlepat

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    LOL, heya fishy! how ya be? well, i wasnt ticketed police called it no-fault.
     
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  11. Jul 24, 2010 #9
    wheathauler

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    That's because statue of limitations runs out in two years. If you were driving for a company they would provide a lawyer for you and them. You do need to notify the employer but I imagine they are being sued too.

    I doubt it would make it to trial, insurance companies don't want truck related accidents going to trial. They would rather settle.
     
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  12. Jul 24, 2010 #10
    panhandlepat

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    they are named in the suit also. bet arnolds ins doesnt want to pay because it was written up as no-fault
     
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