Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Pedestrian hit by a car not in crosswalk
i hit a pedestrian with my car, i didn't see him at all, and i got a witness saying that he was the pedestrian crossing without using the crosswalk. i was just informed by my insurance that the pedestrian is represented by an attorney.
my question is what will happen from here? should i find my own lawyer just in case if the pedestrian don't accept the settlement from my insurance.
btw, at this point, i am still waiting for the police report.
please advise how to approach in this situation
4 Answers from Attorneys
Your insurance company should hire a lawyer for you if the case seems destined for court.
Your insurance will provide an attorney if it becomes necessary.
Your insurance co should provide an attorney. However, if you are are questioned, or called by an attorney or your insurance, and your insurance company does not handle it, you should make sure insurance takes care of it, or that you get your own attorney.
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The previous answers are correct, except that if your insurance company denies coverage (highly unlikely) or issues a reservation of rights (not quite as highly unlikely, but still . . .) you will need separate counsel. If there is a reservation of rights, you may be entitled to the insurance company paying for it anyway, under Cumis.
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