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nj85z28 · 03-10-2008, 07:24 PM

Okay so a few weeks ago i was involved in a traffic accident with a company vehicle. no one was hurt at the scene and no summonses were issued. this was feb. 12 i believe.
the reason for the accident is that the road wasnt plowed or salted and the large truck i was driving couldnt stop.

so today i recieved a letter with the heading- Jesus **** vs. *****Electric Co, Inc.

its from a lawyers' office and just says that he has hired them, more or less, and that i need to forward the letter to my employer's insurance co.

i called the number on the letter and the person i got said that there were in fact injuries (i call BS) and although there isnt a lawsuit YET, it would be in my best interest to follow the instructions on the letter

so im curious

can he/will he sue me as well?
how much can he get?
how long before i know whats going on?

ive been in minor accidents before and have never had to deal with a lawyer, but seeing how i dont technically "own" anything for them to take away, theres not much they can do i hope

trashman01 · 03-10-2008, 07:42 PM

get the police report, highlight where it says refused treatment, they have not much of a chance then

BonzoHansen · 03-10-2008, 07:44 PM

Give it all to your company (make yourself copies). It is their problem.

Iroc-z86 · 03-10-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by trashman01

get the police report, highlight where it says refused treatment, they have not much of a chance then

+1

And isnt there a grace period where he cant do anything about it anymore?

johnjzjz · 03-10-2008, 08:06 PM

thier is a law suit and you just read it turn it in to the company if you failed to before this - if a police report was issued than get a copy and submit that as well --

SteveR · 03-10-2008, 08:35 PM

sounds like an intent to sue letter. He's looking for money so be prepared. Give it to your company. He can sue you personally, but since you were on the job, you should be covered by your company's lawyer. Your company's lawyer should take it from there and get copies of reports etc.

slasherbarb · 03-10-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by trashman01

get the police report, highlight where it says refused treatment, they have not much of a chance then

+2 same thing happened to me...i rear ended another car...the lady in the other car refused treatment from the EMTs...9 months letter i get an insurance claim letter from her lawyer...i called up her insurance, said she did not claim any injury, and they threw it out...it's just people trying to screw you over...

nj85z28 · 03-11-2008, 06:35 PM

thanks everyone. right now it seems im not named YET..but im sure they're going to try to clean my boss out

Fast92RS · 03-11-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by trashman01

get the police report, highlight where it says refused treatment, they have not much of a chance then

Just becuase they refused treatment at the scene does not mean they were not hurt. They can get treament later on or even the next day I forget how long they have, but At the seen they may have felt ok but a couple hours later they may have felt something and decided to have it checked out.

trashman01 · 03-11-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast92RS

Just becuase they refused treatment at the scene does not mean they were not hurt. They can get treament later on or even the next day I forget how long they have, but At the seen they may have felt ok but a couple hours later they may have felt something and decided to have it checked out.

yea but a few weeks later? i could see if it was a week later, max but 2 or more weeks? i doubt it, prob has some debt and figure this is an easy way out. im gonna be counter claiming against this lady who passed in a no passing zone and hit me as i was turning left

Frosty · 03-12-2008, 06:25 AM

Just because they refused treatment at the time doesn't mean a damn thing.

I'm sure your company is smart enough to carry PLENTY of insurance, unless he's suing for a multi-million figure you're fine personally.

Some lawsuits can take YEARS.

He can get as much as they settle on

Just forward your info to your company, it's their issue now and that's why they have insurance.

jims69camaro · 03-13-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveR

sounds like an intent to sue letter. He's looking for money so be prepared. Give it to your company. He can sue you personally, but since you were on the job, you should be covered by your company's lawyer. Your company's lawyer should take it from there and get copies of reports etc.

nothing for you to worry about. the other side's lawyer will know that you have no cash and therefore will not name you personally in the suit. he's looking for deep pockets, and since you don't even have pockets you won't qualify.