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hit outside of car

I was hit by a dodge durango in a parking lot. The durango instead of backing up she went forward and crossed the solid line in the parking lot. I was hit in the back and there was no damage to my car. The other parties insurence company told me that they wouldnt pay anything passed the ER visit. I called lawers all over humboldt county california nd they told me since i was outside the car there was nuthing they could do for me. this happend 3 months ago and now i get a letter telling me to settle in 10 days or this case will be closed. There insurence company knows i cant get a lawyer. Can i just take the person who hit me to small claims courty?

PS. After i was told by several lawyers to just try to settle with the insurence company i did the recording thing BUT never sighned a release of medical. please let me know if i should just give up.


Asked on 7/16/07, 4:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Kurt Boyd LAW OFFICES OF KURT BOYD

Re: hit outside of car

You can take the other party to small claims court and pursue recovery up to $7,500.00. The carrier letter doesn't impact the statute of limitations. You have 2 years from your accident date to sue for bodily injury, and 3 years to sue for property damage.

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Answered on 7/23/07, 10:24 pm
Jonathan Stein Law Offices of Jonathan G. Stein

Re: hit outside of car

Ignore the adjuster. They like to close files. Sue the other person in small claims court.

You can read more about it at www.calpiblog.com and get my free ebook on small claims court by emailing me at [email protected]

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Answered on 7/24/07, 9:38 am


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