tonyb
01-09-2007, 06:18 PM
I'll put the situation in a nutshell: other party's insurance company admits liability in writing but wants to pay as total loss and ignors comparable vehicles with similar mileage. I filed in small claim court against their insured for injury and vehicle damage...defendant didn't show up or ever contact the court even though served by a constable. defendant appealed the default judgment and got the matter moved to a higher court (PA Court of Common Pleas) where I had to bring a cause of action which I did. I now have filed an amended complaint because of medical findings on my injury. I don't know what to do next and can't seem to find any info easy to understand. Law librarians are afraid to answer any question, even on procedure, for fear of liability and unless you know what rules you are looking for it is a maze to a layman. I didn't ask for this higher court and can't really afford an attorney who wants to handle for a 1/3 contingency but if goes to higher court will take half of the settlement. I take it I need to file a motion to get the court to hear anything...but what kind of motion and when to file? Thanks for any help :) Tony