I am being sued for hitting a pedestrian on a multi-use trail (horse, bike, hikers). I was approaching from behind and called out "on your left" and the 3 people started walking to the right. As I got closer one jumped across the trail -scared I'm sure as I was going fast- I hit her and she ended up in the hospital. EMT's and my own judgement was that she was mainly just banged up but they did precuationary backboard her. Sometimes accidents just happen, but I was not doing anything wrong. I may have PIP insurance but like anyone -I don't like to be sued.
Should I comply with there request to