Should I do anything when the person I rear-ended hired a lawyer to talk to the

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Jess

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insurance company? About two weeks ago I rear-ended a girl doing 20mph. When she got out of the car, she said she fine when I asked, and it was actually a nice conversation since I was in her Bio class. I even gave her a hug, hahaha, because I felt really bad. I knew I was at fault, I had comprehensive insurance and money in the bank for my deductible, so I really didn't worry because we were both fine and insurance would take care of repairs.

I saw her five days later in my bio class, and we even sat at the same table during lab. She was acting normal and definitely not injured while we were dissecting.

I call my insurance claims office two days ago and find out that the claim isn't closed yet because she hired a lawyer and claimed she has whiplash. The guy in the claims department said I shouldn't worry because this is a normal occurrence. But should I be worried? Is there anything that I should do now that she has a lawyer? Especially since I saw her five days after the accident, and she didn't have a neck brace and didn't make a peep or grimace when she was standing up then bending over to help with dissection? I read online, and it says usually injury from whiplash shows its symptoms 24-72 after the injury.

I dunno, I just really feel like this girl is taking advantage of the accident and like this is fraud. I'm just not sure what I should do.
 
yes, you need to get a lawyer & protect yourself or you can call your insurance agent & see what they think they should protect you.
 
I assume that others (some of your shared friends) are aware of the accident and see the other girl in class on a daily basis. I wouldn't worry too much, BUT be prepared in case her attorney or her insurance company try to contact you. DON'T talk to them directly, and especially don't sign anything. If anyone tries to get you to discuss it or sign something, refer them to your insurance company. If they continue to ask, THEN you should get your own attorney. Your other friends that have also seen the other girl in the days following the accident my be important witnesses.
 
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