Legal Question in Personal Injury in Pennsylvania
Am I able to defend myself in a Personal Injury Law Suite?
I was in a car accident 2 years ago and I am now defendent in civil division.
what I would like to know is; Am I able to defend myself in a civil case?
Would I be able to defend myself and still get procedure assistance from a Public Defender?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Am I able to defend myself in a Personal Injury Law Suite?
If you had automobile insurance, you should provide the complaint to your insurance company. They will provide you with an attorney and pay your damages at no cost to you (this is what your premiums pay for). If you did not have insurance, that creates some problems because it put your personal assets at risk. While you are permitted to represent yourself, it not recommended. Your lack of knowledge of legal procedure can cause you to lose the case. Moreover, public defenders are strictly for criminal matters. The only free attoney service is that your county may have a County Legal Services which provides free legal services in certain matters to those who can demonstrate financial need.