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you may not realize it but court clerk is an actual court clerk in California. She knows how their system works quite well. You would do well to listen to a person that deals with the actual system on a daily basis.
yes, they do but that does not mean they can ignore court rules and jump on into the game. In California, you cannot have an attorney representing you in small claims court. That is why I said to not be surprised when you get a copy of a motion to move this to a higher court.
the other guys insurance company has no horse in this race. It's between you and the other guy. If the judge rules in your favor and orders the other guy liable for your medical bills, his insurance company will either cut a check or hire a lawyer to appeal. Then you get to start over.
maybe they tired of arguing and simply challenged you to take them to court. They obviously know they have no duty to you nor any liability in this situation. Maybe it was a red herring.
from what you posted, the bills seem legit but insurance companies generally aren't going to go to court over $2k if their client is at fault.
because payment for such or even negotiations do not place liability. Often times an insurance company will pay a small bill, even when their client might have been not at fault. If it is cheaper to pay and get releases, they might just make a payout. They do what is generally the cheapest for them. To them, it's all about money. They don't really care who was at fault.
by whom? Until a court determines fault, nobody is at fault, in the legal sense. The cop may have listed what he believes to be true but until a court says "yep, we agree with that", it doesn't mean anything concerning liability.
what to expect in court: you, the other guy, a judge, a court recorder, maybe some other people setting around. You present your case; The other guy presents his; judge rules and enters an order as s/he sees fit.