When someone is sued in an auto accident case who pays for the defense trial?
- Usually it's actually the insurance company. While the lawsuit may be Jones versus Smith, it's not Mr. Smith who is actually paying for the defense. It may be insurance companies such as State Farm, Allstate, Progressive. Although it may sound like the plaintiff is asking for money from Mr. Smith himself, really it's the insurance company that's on the hook, both for the defense and paying for the verdict.
