QUESTION
Can I sue the 16 year old who rear ended me last year?
Asked on Dec 04th, 2012 on Automobile Accidents - New Jersey
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She was driving without a license, only a permit. I had a lawyer for the past year who sent me to physical therapy. I had been going all along. I received a letter on Friday stating that he can no longer represent me. No further explanation was given. When I called, I was told that it would not be economical for him to represent me, nothing further. In speaking to two other lawyers yesterday, I discovered that because of my type of injuries....herniated discs, bulging discs and another lumbar condition, I really do not have a case. I am wondering if I can sue the young lady and or her parents.
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You definitely can. the type of injury that you have and the type of insurance that you have may prevent you from getting a recovery, but the person driving the car, and her parents are responsible for your injuries, regardless of her age. chance are she should not have been driving without a licensed driver in the car, and it was probably her parents car and/or her parents were paying the car insurance. You should speak to another lawyer. you can call my office and I will put you in touch with a Personal Injury Attorney.
Answered on Dec 05th, 2012 at 8:25 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship