Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Personal lawsuit over car accident

My brother, while visiting the US, hit a car in the rear.

He was driving a car he bought for the trip, and he had Insurance, The hit was light to moderate, he was probably doing 30 mile/hr but the other driver is suing my brother for a legendary sum on 6 figures.

1. My brother has very little money, and no assets

2. As I mentioned he has insurance with up to 300k coverage

3. The policeman writing the report mentioned that accidents in that specific place are very common, as 2 lanes merging into one and drivers stop abruptly.

4. It's a cler case of the plaintiff trying to suck money with no real ''hard'' damage done

What should we do ?


Asked on 8/23/04, 12:23 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Benjamin Berger Berger-Harrison, A Professional Corporation

Re: Personal lawsuit over car accident

Your brother's insurance company will defend the suit. Notify them at once, if you have not done so already.

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Answered on 8/23/04, 4:03 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Personal lawsuit over car accident

Turn it over to the insurance, that is what it is for.

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Answered on 8/23/04, 4:18 pm


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