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How should an uninsured motorist deal with with a personal injury suit when they are now homeless & jobless?

A friend of mine had a motor vehicle accident 2 years ago in Connecticut. She sent payment to her insurance co late (but before the accident). Her insurance co wont cover her now that she's being sued.She is homeless & jobless, staying with different friends willing to put her up short term. She was thrown out by her parents & picks up her mail when they allow it. She's being sued & is receiving documents from 2 different law firms. She doesn't understand what they mean & cant afford legal representation. What should she do? She's overwhelmed with everything being sent to her & is paralyzed with fear & confusion & doesn't know the first thing to do. At 25 years old, she has no assets of any kind & her only home, her car, was totalled in the accident. The case is already going to court.

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Reputation Level 14
I am not licensed in Ct and can offer you only general advice. However, generally it is very difficult to collect if hte wrongdoer is not insured. I would suggest that she contact the attorney who is representing the plaintiff and let him know what the facts are regarding her coverage.

Betsey Herd
Tampa, Florida

Reputation Level 10
I would be happy to tell your friend what to do for no cost. It might be as easy as telling the other attorneys that she has no insurance and the injured party will just proceed through their uninsured motorist coverage protection.

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