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Can I be forced to sue?

There is only one lawsuit permitted regarding the death of a single person. All parties with a right to sue for wrongful death of a single person are included in the one lawsuit. That doesn't mean that you have to be a part of your sibling's "complaint". You can ad your own "complaint" to the existing lawsuit, with your own theories of liability and your own claims. You do not have to be represented by the same law firm or attorney. In fact, it appears that you have a "conflict" with your...

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What's the worst possible scenario that can happen when your insurance company refuses to pay the other driver's repair costs?

Your insurance company will defend you. Unless the damages greatly exceed your insurance limits, your insurance will company will take care of this and you'll have no real financial worries in the long run.

I was rear-ended and was 71/2 month pregnant the insurance company offer me $1500 for my bodily injury. should I be getting more

Under the circumstances you have described, I'd be willing to bet any really experienced Washington State personal injury attorney would be able to obtain a larger recovery for you. However, will your increased net recovery be worth the time and effort? Only you can judge that. If you are a millionarie, it isn't worth your time. If a couple thousand dollars extra are a big deal to you in your financial circumstances, then it most likely it is worth your time to proceed further. Keep in...