Hi,
I have just received an Ordinary Civil Summons and am unsure how to respond.
I believe that the issue is related to a motor accident which occurred some months ago. I was insured at the time and all detail in order (license, TAX, NCT, etc.) and cannot understand why I am being perused and the issue not taken up with my insurance company who I was insured with at the time.
(the other party informed me they were a solicitor, but I believe they meant legal secretary)
How should I respond and to whom? Should I reply to the Clerk of the District Court or directly to the third party's solicitor? I feel that I am simply being harrased and intimidated by this person's firm.
The details of the accident were;
I was driving down street in a town, there were cars parked to my left and in contact was made with one of them. In my opinion the driver had pulled out without checking for oncoming vehicles (ie me) and there was a side on collision. I pulled over to the left in front of the line of parked cars and got out to exchange details, etc.
The other party was hysterical and I was concerned that I had injured (or worse) a child. The other party accused me of driving into the back of their vehicle and also accused me of driving away from the scene (I had parked approx. 150yrds on the same street). I was then accused of being drunk. Garda were called, and confirmed that I was not drunk and had not driven away from the scene. They checked my details and left. I gave my full details to the other party, who informed me they were a solicitor and were going to "do me" for this. The other party never gave me insurance details but did give me a mobile number. I called the number a few days later but was unable to get through. When I did I was told to call back as they didn't have details to hand.
Damage to my vehicle was minimal and as it was an older vehicle I sourced parts cheaply enough from the scrap yard to do a fixer-uper. As I was unable to obtain insurance details I contacted MIBI who sent me a form to fill out, but took things no further. (I realise I should have but had more serious buiness to deal with at the time).
I had informed my insurance company at the time via email giving full details but as I was third party insured there was nothing they could do for me except advise me to claim from the other party's insurance.
I had forgotten all about the incident until recently. I realise I should have followed this through and started to receive threatening letters from a solicitor alleging I was at fault and liable for damages. As I was insured I merely ignored as an attempt at bullying. (Another mistake on my part?)
Could anyone advise how best to proceed with matters in order to resolve amicably?
I have just received an Ordinary Civil Summons and am unsure how to respond.
I believe that the issue is related to a motor accident which occurred some months ago. I was insured at the time and all detail in order (license, TAX, NCT, etc.) and cannot understand why I am being perused and the issue not taken up with my insurance company who I was insured with at the time.
(the other party informed me they were a solicitor, but I believe they meant legal secretary)
How should I respond and to whom? Should I reply to the Clerk of the District Court or directly to the third party's solicitor? I feel that I am simply being harrased and intimidated by this person's firm.
The details of the accident were;
I was driving down street in a town, there were cars parked to my left and in contact was made with one of them. In my opinion the driver had pulled out without checking for oncoming vehicles (ie me) and there was a side on collision. I pulled over to the left in front of the line of parked cars and got out to exchange details, etc.
The other party was hysterical and I was concerned that I had injured (or worse) a child. The other party accused me of driving into the back of their vehicle and also accused me of driving away from the scene (I had parked approx. 150yrds on the same street). I was then accused of being drunk. Garda were called, and confirmed that I was not drunk and had not driven away from the scene. They checked my details and left. I gave my full details to the other party, who informed me they were a solicitor and were going to "do me" for this. The other party never gave me insurance details but did give me a mobile number. I called the number a few days later but was unable to get through. When I did I was told to call back as they didn't have details to hand.
Damage to my vehicle was minimal and as it was an older vehicle I sourced parts cheaply enough from the scrap yard to do a fixer-uper. As I was unable to obtain insurance details I contacted MIBI who sent me a form to fill out, but took things no further. (I realise I should have but had more serious buiness to deal with at the time).
I had informed my insurance company at the time via email giving full details but as I was third party insured there was nothing they could do for me except advise me to claim from the other party's insurance.
I had forgotten all about the incident until recently. I realise I should have followed this through and started to receive threatening letters from a solicitor alleging I was at fault and liable for damages. As I was insured I merely ignored as an attempt at bullying. (Another mistake on my part?)
Could anyone advise how best to proceed with matters in order to resolve amicably?