Can my passenger sue me if I was not found at fault for an accident where the driver at fault had no insurance?
I was rear-ended on the highway. I had a passenger with me. We were both transported to the hospital and have minimal injuries. The driver at fault was not insured. My passenger has seen an attorney. Can I be sued by my passenger's attorney if I was not at fault for the accident?
I guess I should add that I do have uninsured/underinsured coverage. My passenger was notified of this by my insurance provider, but she spoke with an attorney anyway. What can happen to me if she pursues this lawsuit? The attorney has told her about a lien on the other driver's property. Can something like this happen to me? I just don't understand how I as a responsible individual can be held liable for someone else's actions. I was struck from behind. I was not speeding. I was not changing lanes. The other person was speeding, straddling the lanes, and did not have any insurance. What kind of protection do I get?
