QUESTION
im being sued for 40k i make $600 a month i obviously cant pay, do i go to jail?
Asked on Apr 13th, 2019 on Automobile Accidents - New York
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i was on my way back home from an overnight job when i slept off and hit a parked car no one was injured. i dint have insurance at the time so now im being sued for 40k by the insurance company of the parked car. i live paycheck to paycheck as of this moment i have 56 cents in my bank account,what do i do i cant have my wages garnished i barely make enough to eat. i live in NY ive read about possible jail time and fines but not sure. will i end up in jail?
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Automobile Accidents Attorney serving New York, NY
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Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC
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New York State does not have debtor's prison so no, you will not go to jail. The plaintiff could, however, obtain a judgment against you for the full amount of the property damage. Once that happens, the plaintiff could garnish your wages, etc.
Answered on May 08th, 2019 at 3:36 PM