I was in a car accident. We were at a stop light. He accelerated when light was about to change, I followed. However he slammed on his brakes and I rear-ended him. He had no damage to his vehicle (according to HIS insurance), but my vehicle has hole from where his hitch hit near my vent. He is NOW claiming bodily injury, everyone is suggesting he's a fraud (his insurance is hinting they don't believe him). If he is denied, can he sue me personally??
Answer by GeneWeen
you are covered up to the amount you insured yourself for. More then likely it will be settled out of court and once thats done he can't come back and sue you again.
Answer by Jezebel
If his insurance is denying him, he'll have to put a claim thru your insurance and your insurance will cover you up to your maximum amount (provided they believe his story). If your insurance refuses to cover him because they suspect fraud as well, he can come after you. If that happens, you might want to speak with an attorney.
Answer by UCANTCME
IF HE TRIES TO SUE YOU, HE WILL HAVE TO PROVE EVERYTHING THAT IS WRONG WITH HIM AS WELL AS HAVE EVERYTHING DOCUMENTED.
JUST TURN EVERYTHING OVER TO YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY WILL HANDLE IT.
DON'T WORRY ABOUT THIS, HE IS JUST LOOKING FOR A QUICK BUCK.
Answer by gomanyes562
If you are insured, he can't sue you personally. Most likely your insurance will settle with him. Don't worry about it, that is what insurance is for.
Answer by UwishUknewMyName
Why did your insurance company deny repairing his vehicle? If you rear ended his vehicle then you are liable. Sometimes injuries surface a day or few after the actual impact. Your insurance company would investigate to determine if the injuries being claimed are indeed relative to the accident.
If you receive a summons or complaint in the mail from his attorney trying to sue you, notify your insurance company immediately so they can defend you.
Answer by Patrick
If he slammed on his brakes because the light was turning red, you should be held responsible for hitting him. You were obviously following too close and were going to run a red light. He can sue you and I will be surprised if he doesn't. You don't say how long ago this happened but it can take time for injuries to show up after a wreck.
Answer by Cowboy!
Yes. Anyone can sue anyone else in this country but I wouldn't worry. It's not as easy to collect this sort of suit as it once was...just let your insurance company handle this dork.
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