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Yes. It is the responsibility of the at-fault party to pay for the damage caused in an accident, regardless of the license or insurance status of the not at-fault party.
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How is one protected under car owners insurance when one drives and is in an accident with a party that does not have insurance?
You need to have uninsured motorist insurance as a rider on your insurance. If not you will have to sue the uninsured driver.
What happens when one of the involved parties does not have auto insurance at time of the accident?
Assuming in this instance the uninsured driver is the one at fault, he or she is still liable for any property damage & personal injuries that may have resulted from the accident. The injured party will make a claim against his or her uninsured motorist policy. But that insurance company can, and often will, sue the uninsured driver.
Can an insurance company representing a driver who wasn't at fault in an accident go after the lien-holder of the vehicle that was driven by an uninsured driver who was at fault?
Yes. See an attorney, before they sue you.
If your vehicle was hit by an uninsured vehicle that was impounded after the accident but later repossessed from the pound by the leinholder can you sue the leinholder?
You could try but I doubt you would prevail. What liability do you think the leinholder has in the accident? You need to sue the driver of the car that hit you.
Can you sue an unlicensed driver if there are no injuries and it is the other driver's fault?
Yes, You can still sue for the property damage even if there were no injuries.
Can a passenger in a vehicle sue driver of that vehicle?
Yes. If the passenger is hurt in an accident caused by the driver, the passenger is fully entitled to sue the driver. In fact even if the passenger is a spouse of the driver, the passenger can sue.
If you are involved in an accident that is your own fault with an uninsured driver can the uninsured driver and its passengers claim on your insurance although clearly they have broken the law?
Yes they can. They can also sue you in a civil case. Remember, a major reason for having the insurance is to financially protect others from your wrong doing.
What happens if a unlicensed driver hits your car and your not insured?
You can try to sue the unlicensed driver, but if they don't have the money to pay any damages awarded, you are well and truly up the creek.
If an unlicensed uninsured minor driving a car with the owners permission has a parking lot accident is the owner liable or the minors parent?
The insurance company is not liable for paying damages. The minor was knowingly breaking the law by driving w/o a license. The parent of the child will be held liable for damages. As will the person/owner of the vehicle if they knew the minor was not a legally licensed driver. If you let an un liscensed/uninsured minor driver your vehicle, your asking for it. If you werent the parent of the minor, they could sue you as well for neglect.
Can an insurance company get money from an uninsured driver who was at fault?
They can pursue him civilly, and the not at fault driver can also sue for damages.
Can you sue an uninsured driver that was completely negligent for the auto accident?
Anyone can sue anyone. Insurance merely stands in the shoes of the Insured and makes payment on his or her behalf. If that person has no insurance, they would have to satisfy any judgment or award from personal funds.
If someone has a car accident and does not have insurance how is the other motorist compensated for damages?
Your insurance policy most likely has a clause that protects you up to a certin amount if you are in an accident with an uninsured driver. You can also hire a lawer and sue the other driver for any damages (along with lawer and court fees).
