[Absolut Speed]

I sent him a Merry Christmas lawsuit notification on December 10th. His attorney (whom I assume his insurance hired) responded back and now we go to court on March 10th.

This should be interesting. The judge gets to decide if we're all putting our gear and equipment at risk by leaving it out in the open in paddock areas at Solo events. Best I can determine, is that if he wins, the parking lot area we use as our paddock/pits is fair game for anyone to run over anything without fault. I can't imagine his son would appreciate that ruling since he competes with us.

Anyone want to lay odds on my chance of winning?

[BCinU]

BCinU:
Yes, it's small claims. My attorney doesn't practice in Iowa. He referred me to an attorney who basically told me it was tough to justify hiring him as it would likely cost me half of the settlement, assuming I won.

I'm not suprised the lawyer would say that. It is both the blessing and curse of small claims court.

Someone in an earlier post advised you to make certain an insurance company gets involved. I agree completely. Insurance companies are regulated by the state and, usually, guaranteed (to a point) by a state insurance guarantee fund. Small judgements against private individuals are rarely worth pursuing.

Feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions.