CAN Douglas Knight & Associates, Inc REALLY SUSPEND MY LICENSE?

Question

I HAD G0T INT0 A CAR ACCIDENT IN 05 WHEN I WAS 18 & I DIDN'T HAVE LICENSE AT THE TIME. THE ACCIDENT WAS RULED I WASN'T AT FAULT. MY CAR WAS TOTALED AND HER CAR DIDNT HAVE T0 MUCH DAMAGE. S0 3 YEARS LATER I GET A PHONE CALL FR0M D0UGLAS KNIGHT & ASS0CIATES STATING IF I D0NT PAY $11,000 THEY W0ULD SUSPEND MY LICENSE IS THAT P0SSIBLE?

Answer 1

yes, they can that have that authority

Answer 2

No.  They do not have the power to do that, only a state or city government can take away a legal right.  However, if you were never prosecuted for driving without a license, they could bring civil charges against you.  I would contact your lawyer, or at least someone at Legal Aid and discuss the specifics of the situation with them.  God Bless.

Answer 3

Get in touch with a lawyer.  It all depends on where you live and the laws.  generally only the DMV can suspend licenses

Answer 4

Answer from a General Insurance Agent

This sounds like some kind of scam or extortion scheme to me.

You need to get a copy of the accident report indicating that you were not at fault so you have proof. You should also send a copy of said report to this company and advise them that they will soon be having to pay you for their harassment if they don't cease and desist this extortion attempt.

With accident report in hand you may wish to file a complaint with your States Insurance Board and possibly with your states attorney general's office.

Under no circumstances should you ignore any court summons. Failure to respond to a court summons or notice of suit can result in a default judgment against you.

This is typical activity on the part of collection agencies and law firms, they often file claims and suits against anyone and everyone involved in an accident in the hopes of obtaining a default judgment against anyone who fails to respond.

Just the fact that you were unlicensed or unsinsured in no way indicates that you are liable for anything.

Bottom feeders is what they are. Especially if you were obviously "Not at Fault".

I found this website for them, www.douglasknight.com they are a collection agency

Good Luck

Answer 5

The question is, were you actually covered by insurance at that time and did you report it to your insurance company?  If you were, contact the insurance company.  If not, then you will need to provide your own defense.

In some states if you have an accident with no insurance or bond, your license is suspended until the accident is settled.  In California if someone gets a court judgement against you for more than $500, your license is suspended until the judgement is paid.

So don't let them get a default judgement against you by ignoring any notices about court.

Answer 6

Are they a collection agency?  Normally, you can't get your license suspended for an unpaid debt.  Only the DMV or DA's office can suspend you license.  They do it for not paying back child support, or bouncing a check to the DMV or other state office, and that's about it.  

If this accident wasn't your fault, then what the heck is the $11,000 for?    Sounds like someone sued you, and got a judgement, for SOMETHING.