Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

I hit a lady from behind with my roomate's car at about 20 miles an hour.

This happened about 2 years ago and I had my learner's permit at the time. I hit the lady from behind and we pulled over to exchange information. No damage was done to her vehicle. Lady said she wasn't hurt at the time. CHP was called to make a report because she was driving her company vehicle at the time. Now the lady is filing a lawsuit with my roomate's auto insurance. I guess the victim has up to 2 years to file a lawsuit and she just made the deadline. Victim is naming me in lawsuit along with my roomate. I hear she has a claim with workman's comp and my roomate's insurance for 13,000 in medical bills. Can she have both claims filed? What's my worst case scenerio? I have no assets. Nothing in my name but my cell phone. Where would the victim get her money from? If she wins, can my paycheck be garnished or no? Please help.


Asked on 5/21/09, 1:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: I hit a lady from behind with my roomate's car at about 20 miles an hour.

She can file both a workers compensation claim and sue you for her injury. The workers compensation insurance will pay for her medical treatment, loss of wages and any loss in her ability to compete in the job market. Her claim against you and the car owner will be used to reimburse the workers compensation insurance company. Any amount over the current workers comp claim would be hers, unless she has additional workers comp claims regarding this injury.

His insurance should pay the damage claim.

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Answered on 5/25/09, 12:33 am


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