Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

How to Fight a Personal Injury Lawsuit

What right's does a 21 year old college student with no monetary income have when faced with a Personal Injury Lawsuit claiming compensation in excess of $10,000, of which includes medical bills, legal costs, court costs, etc.? How can the student settle if he admits all wrong doing and does not wish to follow through with the case?


Asked on 4/28/00, 8:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: How to Fight a Personal Injury Lawsuit

You may be covered for this by insurance: car insurance if there was a car involved, homeowners or renters insurance (yours or your parents') if there was not. The insurance co. should hire a lawyer to defend you and pay any judgment up to the policy limits.

If there is no insurance, you can try to offer payment over time. If you think the amount they are claiming is too much, even if you admit liability, you should retain a lawyer in the state where the lawsuit is pending and defend the case - or at least discuss it with a lawyer.

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Answered on 6/13/00, 9:56 am


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