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    Dec 17, 2012, 08:18 PM
    I received a summons from a lawyer
    I received a summons on my door. It was taped there it is from a lawyer. My boyfriend was in a 12 car pile up last year during a storm on 10/30/11. This one lady is suing everyone that was in the car accident. It has 14 people as defendants including, myself. I wasn't there the truck in registered to me so she is suing me. Anyway, the summons says I have 20 days from the date of the letter, date 12/03/12. I just rcvd this on the door today, 12/17/12. First, question is where to I go the? Also, is it from the date I rcvd it or the date on the summons? Additionally, what I don't understand is why isn't she suing my insurance company? I have insurance.
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    Dec 17, 2012, 08:22 PM
    She has to file the lawsuit against you and then you forward it to your insurance company.

    Call your insurance company first thing in the morning. Also, if you have a scanner, scan the summons and complaint and email it to your insurance company. If you don't have a scanner, find a way to make a copy and fax it to them.

    The time is 20 days from the date it was served upon you, but don't hesitate. Get this to your insurance company immediately.
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    Dec 17, 2012, 11:31 PM
    Agree, your insurance company merely has a contract with you, the other person does not sue them, they sue you and normally the driver of the vechile also. But it is common to sue everyone.
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