One crazy unfortunate story

[WrongPlaceAtWrongTime]

I am being sued for wrongfull death. Here is what happened:

A man was reportedly fleeing the scene of a crime (he was being chased), ran onto a parkway at night that had no lights. Tripped over the divider separating two lanes and was struck by vehicle 1, struck by vehicle 2 (mine) and struck by vehicle 3.

All three drivers and the establishment whose employees were chasing the man are defendants in this case.

No defendants were criminally charged, no drivers found guilty in hearing by DMV.

Gave statement to police that I saw a dark object in the road, a second later realized it was a body wich I tried to avoid but was only partially sucessfull (two rt. side tires rolled over the body).

Anyone have any thoughts on what the judgement may be in a case like this.

I have a lawyer through my insurance co. but would like to be as prepared as possible myself. Can anyone reccomended anything I can do to help defend myself.

Thanks

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face=" Arial, Verdana, Helvetica">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by WrongPlaceAtWrongTime:
I am being sued for wrongfull death. Here is what happened:

A man was reportedly fleeing the scene of a crime (he was being chased), ran onto a parkway at night that had no lights. Tripped over the divider separating two lanes and was struck by vehicle 1, struck by vehicle 2 (mine) and struck by vehicle 3.

All three drivers and the establishment whose employees were chasing the man are defendants in this case.

No defendants were criminally charged, no drivers found guilty in hearing by DMV.

Gave statement to police that I saw a dark object in the road, a second later realized it was a body wich I tried to avoid but was only partially sucessfull (two rt. side tires rolled over the body).

Anyone have any thoughts on what the judgement may be in a case like this.

I have a lawyer through my insurance co. but would like to be as prepared as possible myself. Can anyone reccomended anything I can do to help defend myself.

Thanks <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


My response:

Since you already have an attorney, it would be unethical to second-guess any such advice you may receive. Your attorney, with you by his/her side, will guide your ship very nicely. Personal thought: You don't have much, if anything, to worry about.

IAAL


------------------
By reading the “Response” to your question or comment, you agree that: The opinions expressed herein by "I AM ALWAYS LIABLE" are designed to provide educational information only and are not intended to, nor do they, offer legal advice. Opinions expressed to you in this site are not intended to, nor does it, create an attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information. No electronic communication with "I AM ALWAYS LIABLE," on its own, will generate an attorney-client relationship, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. You further agree that you will obtain your own attorney's advice and counsel for your questions responded to herein by "I AM ALWAYS LIABLE."

 

[peter]

I would make ABSOLUTLEY sure that if your insurance comany wants to screw you.....
That you be prepared!

They will try and settle this, and guess what.YOU COULD PAY MUCH HIGHER INSURANCE RATES..OR BE CANCELLED ..just because they pay a claim for convienience...

NO KIDDING........Make absolutley sure you get it in writing that you will NOT be charged for any payouts on your auto insurance, and you will be guarenteed renrewals at last years rates

YOU will have to hire an attorney to sue YOUR insurance company so be preparded for that!