My husband hit a motocycle nearly a year ago question?

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My husband hit a motorcyclist nearly a year ago. As far as we know the only damage to the guy was a dislocated ankle. Our insurance company got a letter from his attorney asking for policy limits which our insurance company then agreed to pay. Well, a week or so after this, we get a call from our insurance company stating that other guys attorney was now asking for more money above our policy limits. He also stated (in the same letter) that he had run an asset check on us and determined that we have property and a business. Well, we do not own a business and the property we own is not owned 100% ( there is another person on the deed). We went to attorney and she drafted up a letter to respond to this other lawyers request. What are the chances this will end up in court?
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I also wanted to add that the motorcyclist's attorney sent another letter (in response to our attorney) stating that they want to proceed with a mediation. It seems they do not trust the fact that we don't own a busniess or the entire property (vacant lot). Could we possibly show proof to the guys attorney of these things so that this will not go into mediation?
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Lars A. Lundeen

Lars A. Lundeen

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This attorney is licensed in Florida and 1 other state. Posted about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable
Your automobile liability insurance carrier has an obligation to defend and indemnify you on this claim. If they think it advisable to proceed to mediation, your insurance carrier will pay your share of the cost of the mediation. If you currently have retained counsel, you should have your attorney contact your insurance company and discuss the ramifications of a possible mediation.

You may also wish to discuss with your counsel what might be appropriate automobile liability insurance limits for you in the future. If you have assets, then you may need increased coverage limits.

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Mr. Lundeen is licensed to practice law in Florida and Vermont. The response herein is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter within the question. Oftentimes the question does not include significant and important facts and timelines that, if known, could significantly change the reply and make it unsuitable. Mr. Lundeen strongly advises the questioner to confer with an attorney in your state in order to insure proper advice is received.
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