Sandersville, GA Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

Depending on the facts, he may have a valid claim against this attorney for malpractice. He may report the attorney to the state Bar Association for possible discipline. In Massachusetts this would be the Board of Bar Overseers. He may also file suit against the attorney for malpractice. He, or you on his behalf, should consult with an attorney who handles legal malpractice cases.

You are not legally liable for any damages caused by your sister. You should send a letter to whomever wrote you the letter explaining that you were not driving the vehicle nor in the vehicle at the time of the wreck. Even if you owned the car at the time of the wreck you legally would not be liable for the acts of your sister. You may need to contact a lawyer if they continue to threaten you.

Your question is a bit difficult to answer because there is information missing to properly assess the situation. Did this claim go to trial and were you awarded $25,000? If that is the case, you are going to have a tough time collecting if the person has nothing. A judgement doesn't mean much if it is not collectible. Unfortunately, you can't get blood from a stone. You may be out of luck, but check with a collection attorney in your area. If the case did not go to trial, and you are seeking $25,000 from the defendant who has no insurance, the law in Massachusetts still allows you to make a claim through your own insurance policy. The law requires every car in Massachusetts to have insurance, but if this car did not, that is not your fault. The law allows you to make an uninsured claim through your own insurance policy. Every car has this coverage, and you go through your own company as if you are making a claim against the at fault party's insurance.