Auto Insurance Claims: Does ticket affect my settled claim?, subpoena, aj

Question
I was rear-ended in October and my claim against the person who hit me was settled a month later. Now I am receiving a subpoena to appear in court because the person who hit me is contesting their ticket. I was told that if I don't show up that the charges will be dismissed. Would this have an effect on my claim even though it’s already been settled & paid?

Thanks in advance for your assistance.


Answer
Hi AJ,

No. The ticket is just one aspect that indicates fault. When you filed your claim, the adjuster took information from both you and the other driver and then made a liability decision based on those facts. The ticket is an indication that someone broke the law, however, you do not need to receive a ticket to be found to be liable for the collision.  However it would be a good idea to show up just to have everything done properly.

I hope this helps
Richard Hixenbaugh