Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Statute of Limitation on Collecting from an Auto Accident

My son was hit by a car 3 years ago. (he is ok now) The police report states that he was at fault because he ran into the street and the lady could not avoid hitting him. Our medical insurance covered the $10,000 in medical bills incurred. We though all was done with this incident until the lady's insurance company called us a couple of days ago and stated that they are sending us a bill for $2000 to cover damage to their clients car cause by our son! We have changed Home owners insurance since the accident.

Q#1 Is there a stature of limitations on how long after the accident the insurance co. can seek payment? (This seems like a request for $2000 out of the blue to us!)

Q#2 If they can request reimbursement, should we involve our current Home owners insurance or who we were covered with at the time of the accident?


Asked on 6/24/01, 11:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates

Re: Statute of Limitation on Collecting from an Auto Accident

Yes, 1 year from the date of the accident!! The insurance company loses. Just tell them that the Statute of Limitations has tolled and they are out of luck. Sorry!!

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Answered on 6/29/01, 11:48 pm


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