Unpaid Judgement License Suspension

Summary

Derek from Nebraska had his license suspended due to an unpaid judgement from a car accident he caused without insurance. He was sued by Atlantic States Insurance Company for $4,468.79, but he was homeless at the time and did not receive any official court documents or communication about the lawsuit. He only found out about the lawsuit when his license was suspended in 2023, six years after the accident in 2017. He was advised to file a Motion to Dismiss based on the expired statute of limitations and to contact Lancaster County Court to learn how to contest the judgement.

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Suspended license due to an unpaid judgement for an accident I caused without insurance. What is the statute if limitations for an insurance comlany to sue me after a car accident?
What is your location, ****? The statute of limitations varies by state.
Nebraska
In Nebraska, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit for property damage or personal injury is 4 years from the date of the accident.
What do I do if the insurance vompany was allowed to sue me lassed the statute of limitations?
Did you receive any official court documents regarding this lawsuit? It's important to verify the legitimacy of the claim.
No I was homeless at the time
Did you ever receive any form of communication from the insurance company or court after you found a stable residence?
I gound out about the lawsuit due to my license being suspended.
What is the date of the accident and when did you find out about the lawsuit?
Accident was in * and found out about the lawsuit in *
Did you receive any notice or communication about the lawsuit before your license was suspended?
No
What is the name of the insurance company that is suing you?
Atlantic states insurance company
What is the exact amount that Atlantic states insurance company is claiming from you?
$*,*.*
I'm sorry, but I didn't understand your response. Could you please provide more context or clarify what the amount $*,*.* is related to?
You asked the exact dollar amount im being sued for
What is the nature of the lawsuit you're facing? This will help me provide more accurate information.
Suspended license for ynpaid judgement for acvidsnt i xaused. I was sued outaide the statute of limitations
What is your location? This will help me provide information about the statute of limitations in your area.
Nebraska
In Nebraska, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is 4 years. If you believe you were sued outside this period, you may have a defense.
What do i send to the court to state this
You can file a "Motion to Dismiss" based on the expired statute of limitations. It's best to consult with a lawyer to ensure it's done correctly.
What is the statute of limitations for an insurance company to sue me after being involved in an auto accident without car insurance in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, the statute of limitations for property damage or personal injury is 4 years from the date of the accident.
What can I do if an insurance company was awarded a judgement against me after the statute of limitations was up aftet i was never notified of the coirt date due to being homeless?
Did you receive any written communication about the judgement after it was awarded?
Nope, the judgement was awarded in * and i didnt find out until * after my license was suslended.
Did you attempt to contest the judgement after you found out about it?

General Information:
- Nebraska law allows for judgement to be set aside if not properly served.
- Douglas County Courthouse, Omaha, NE, (*) *-*.
I have not because I have no idea how to go about doing that. It was for Lancaster County court in Lincoln, NE.
What is your current location? If you're in Lincoln, NE, you can contact Lancaster County Court at (*) *-* to learn how to contest the judgement.
Lincoln ne
To contest a judgement in Nebraska, you may need to file a motion to vacate the judgement. Please contact Lancaster County Court at (*) *-* for more information.