Dui Liability And Restitution

Summary

In Pennsylvania, you may be liable for damages exceeding your insurance coverage after a DUI accident. The homeowner can sue for the remaining amount. The courts continuance allows the prosecutor to gather more evidence. Consulting a lawyer is recommended for negotiating settlements or handling potential lawsuits.

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I am in the state of Pennsylvania, and on April 14th * I was driving drunk when I crashed my car. I crashed into two other cars and did damage to a house. This is my second DUI and in the highest tier. I went to court today and the arresting officer did not show. And because of that, my lawyer made a motion for dismissal. The prosecutor asked for a continuance to gather evidence and witnesses and told the judge the victim did not receive the $*,* in restitution owed to them so the judge granted the continuance for July 1st. I spoke with my insurance company today and they informed me they have sent releases for payment to both of the car owners and the owner of the home. The car owners signed the release but the home owner is refusing to sign the release because of the amount offered to her is $*,* and my insurance estimated her damages at $*,*.*. Can she sue me for the $*,*? Am I liable to pay the $*,*?
This sounds like a serious situation. Would you like to be connected to a local lawyer who can better assist you with your case?
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Here are some general points regarding your situation:
- In Pennsylvania, you might be liable for damages exceeding your insurance coverage. The homeowner can sue for the remaining amount.
- The continuation in court allows the prosecutor to gather more evidence.
- Consulting a lawyer is recommended for negotiating settlements or handling potential lawsuits.
If you have more questions, feel free to ask!