| I have been sued. |
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| If you have been served with a document that tells you you have been sued, you should take this seriously. Do not throw the document away. Ignoring the service of process will not make the claim disappear. |
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| If the claim is for something for which you may have insurance, advise your insurance company immediately and provide them with a copy of the lawsuit. In most cases the insurance company will defend you and appoint a lawyer to act on your behalf. |
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| If you are not insured for the loss being claimed in the lawsuit, you should consult with a lawyer as soon as possible. The time to respond before judgment can be obtained against you is as short as 20 days from the day you were served. |
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