1. Pete is driving down the road in Arlington, VA, in his 1980 Pinto and listening to the news on WTOP when suddenly he is rear-ended by Doug in his yellow Hummer. Doug barely notices Pete, who is knocked unconscious, and continues on his way unaware of the bump in the road that used to be Pete's car. Luckily for Pete, a witness on the street writes down Doug's license plate and hands it to the police officer on the scene. After finally leaving the hospital after a six-month stay, Pete visits his attorney's office and inquires about his options concerning the accident. Pete tells his attorney he learned that Doug is from Maryland and that the police officer issued a citation to Doug for leaving the scene of an accident. He even has Doug's address. Although Pete's Pinto was worth only $500, his medical bills are extensive and have thus far exceeded $100,000 due to several surgeries, rehab and a nurse to help him with his daily routine. What should Pete's attorney's strategy be at this point? Discuss all "relevant issues" including but not limited to the following: Worth 50 points!! (a) Where should the trial be held and why? (b) In what court should the trial be held? Why? (c) How does Pete's attorney contact Doug? (d) Does Pete have a case? Why? Why not? (e) Does Pete's friend who witnessed the accident have a case? Why or why not? (f) Should Pete be concerned about Doug's rights, and what rights, if any, does Doug have? (g) What is the "process" for filing a lawsuit? (h) Pete wonders if Doug has money since he was driving an expensive vehicle. What should Pete's lawyer do to locate Doug's assets?