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I was in a car accident with my friend 5 months. I take full resposibility. We were laughing and joking and when I went out from the stop sign ( I stopped and looked once, but didn’t look again. stupid move, I know), I got hit on my door and ended up breaking my pelvis in 3 places, sprained my wrist, and my hip and pelvis disconnected. They had to reattach it with a metal rod. The driver in the other car was not hurt at all and did not go to the hospital. I was charged with "failure to yield the right of way" and had to go to drivers school. I just want to move on! I pay for my mistake and beat myself up about it everyday. I feel so guilty and this isn’t helping. This is money coming out of my mom’s pocket and because of my injuries, I can’t get a job and help her out. Can they sue me or make a claim? They already tried to claim on their insurance, but they didn’t get any money because their insurance refused for some reason. Do they have a valid lawsuit? Can I hire a lawyer or something?
2 comments on this topic
17. March - 6:10 pm
The statutes say they can sue you for one year from the date of the accident.
17. March - 6:10 pm
Yes
17. March - 6:10 pm
contact your ins you are the responsible one/pay attention when driving
17. March - 6:10 pm
Of course you can. Many states have a 3 year statute of limitations and will allow persons to file lawsuits up to 3 years from the accident date. It is not uncommon for the other drivers’ insurance to refuse to pay for his vehicle damage and possible injuries, since it was your fault, you are the responsible party and your insurance will have to pay.
You learned a valuable lesson the hard way. You are ultimately held responsible for anyone who rides in your vehicle and it is your responsibility to get them safely from Point A to Point B.
Your mom should have gotten a lawyer 5 months ago. I hope it’s not too late.
17. March - 6:10 pm
"Do they have a valid lawsuit?"
Yes, they sure do.
"Can I hire a lawyer or something?"
Yes, you probably should.
Why didn’t your insurance pay for their damages? Let me guess…you didn’t have any insurance?