michelelyn
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I was recently in an auto accident where a young woman was turning into a parking lot BEHIND another vehicle, so I pulled out of the parking lot, seeing all was clear. There was a witness behind me who also saw that it was clear on my behalf. She evidently changed her mind and decided to accelerate two lanes over directly into my drivers side. I am assuming my vehicle is totaled. I believe hers was as well. Here's the downside for me. I just recently lost my job in May and it took EDD two months before paying me, so I was behind on quite a bit and let my insurance lapse. I also couldn't pay a speeding ticket, so my license went into suspension status in July. It looks REALLY bad on my end getting into an accident. I waited for the police report before moving forward thinking I was going to submit a claim with her insurance carrier and the cop actually deemed it my fault (easy target I presume) and even left out key information. My questions now are: Do I even have a chance fighting the report? Her insurance contacted me last Friday. Should I talk with them or not? Should I pay the ticket and have my license re-instated or would that be pointless if the court puts me at fault and re-suspends it? Should I get insurance prior to my court date? What should my next steps be? I am scared, confused and need any advice anyone can give. A good person victim to unfortunate circumstances. Please advise. Thanks!!!
I was recently in an auto accident where a young woman was turning into a parking lot BEHIND another vehicle, so I pulled out of the parking lot, seeing all was clear. There was a witness behind me who also saw that it was clear on my behalf. She evidently changed her mind and decided to accelerate two lanes over directly into my drivers side. I am assuming my vehicle is totaled. I believe hers was as well. Here's the downside for me. I just recently lost my job in May and it took EDD two months before paying me, so I was behind on quite a bit and let my insurance lapse. I also couldn't pay a speeding ticket, so my license went into suspension status in July. It looks REALLY bad on my end getting into an accident. I waited for the police report before moving forward thinking I was going to submit a claim with her insurance carrier and the cop actually deemed it my fault (easy target I presume) and even left out key information. My questions now are: Do I even have a chance fighting the report? Her insurance contacted me last Friday. Should I talk with them or not? Should I pay the ticket and have my license re-instated or would that be pointless if the court puts me at fault and re-suspends it? Should I get insurance prior to my court date? What should my next steps be? I am scared, confused and need any advice anyone can give. A good person victim to unfortunate circumstances. Please advise. Thanks!!!