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I was cited in an accident. I want legal advice, but my adjuster said insurance won't pay for an attorney until I get sued. Is this true? Will saying I want to push for 50-50 comparative negligence allow me to get an attorney? Or do I have to say I want to sue the other party? Meanwhile, am I to consider my adjuster my attorney?

 

[racer72]

I want legal advice, but my adjuster said insurance won't pay for an attorney until I get sued. Is this true?

Yep. You can hire one yourself.

Will saying I want to push for 50-50 comparative negligence allow me to get an attorney?

No.

Or do I have to say I want to sue the other party?

You will have to hire your own attorney, your insurance company will not pay for one if you sue.

Meanwhile, am I to consider my adjuster my attorney?

Does he/she have a sheepskin on the wall? If not, the answer is no.