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If someone has a car accident and does not have insurance how is the other motorist compensated for damages?
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∙ 15y ago
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).
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If I was in a 3 car accident and An uninsured motorist hit the car in front of me does the second vehicle who has insurance and then hit my car become responsible for my damages?
The owner of the car that caused your damages will be responsible to pay damages to you unless you live in a no-fault state. In that case, your insurance pays for your damages.
Insured motorist hit uninsured unlicensed driver - who's responsible?
The insured motorist is typically responsible for the damage caused in a car accident, regardless of the other driver's insurance or licensing status. The insured motorist's insurance policy may cover the cost of damages depending on the specific coverage. It is important to report the accident to the insurance company and let them handle the details.
How long should it take to get compensated for damages to your car?
Ask the insurance company or your insurance agent.
Does insurance still cover a claim for damages when not at fault and hit by an uninsured motorist if the vehicle's registration is expired at the time of the accident?
yes the coverage is effective even though the registration is expired.
The Ins and Outs of Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Virginia?
Whether in Virginia or another state, uninsured motorist insurance is often pushed aside by drivers. Unfortunately for those drivers, uninsured motorist insurance could come in handy in the case of an accident where the other driver involved does not have insurance. In Virginia, uninsured motorist insurance is actually mandatory. Residents are required to purchase uninsured motorist insurance as part of their auto insurance plan. Fortunately for residents of Virginia, uninsured motorist insurance can help protect from health care costs and other costs associate with an accident that the driver is not at fault for. Residents of Virginia are required to purchase 25/50/20 of uninsured motorist insurance with their auto insurance policy. This amount of insurance is purchased in order to cover bodily injury and damage to property costs associated with an accident. Additionally, uninsured motorist insurance can help pay for lost wages and other medical bills as a result of an accident. While uninsured motorist insurance may seem like an extra or unnecessary costs, statistics have shown that nearly 15 percent of drivers on the road do not carry liability insurance. In the case of an accident in which a driver does not have insurance, the driver at fault would be required to pay for any and all costs. If they can't, it becomes the responsibility of the other driver involved in the accident. It doesn't matter if the driver was at fault or not. In Virginia, drivers have the option of purchasing a deductible for uninsured motorist insurance. The deductible is the price that a driver is willing to pay out of pocket if they have an encounter with an uninsured driver that can not pay for damages and or medical bills. Fortunately, as it is mandatory in Virginia, purchasing uninsured motorist insurance or paying for a deductible is relatively inexpensive. As with all types of auto insurance, prices will vary depending on the insurance company. For best deals on uninsured motorist protection rates, it's best to shop around.
What happens if an accident is your fault and you have have insurance?
When this happens, your Insurance company pays for damages. If the accident is your fault, your insurance rates can go up.
If you have insurance and let your daughter drive your car and gets into an accident will your insurance cover for the damages?
when you get the insurance you can register your daughter as an autorized driver and the insurance will cover for the damages.
If you were in an accident and the other driver received a ticket for expired insurance what will your insurance company do?
It depends on whether the at-fault driver has any resources of value and whether the courts might award to offset the financial damages. If not, it depends on the type of insurance. If you have comprehensive/collision, your damages will be paid up to the point of your deductable. If you don't have comp/collision, but DO have underinsured motorist (or whatever it's called in your part of the country, the insurance will again cover the damages up to the deductable.
How long do you have to file a claim with an uninsured motorist after an accident?
You have 2 years to take him to small claims court to recover your damages.
What happens when your at fault in an accident but you can't pay for it?
Your insurance will care of the damages. If you don't have insurance, the other parties insurance will take care of the damages and then go after you.
How much does uninsured motorist insurance cost in New Jersey?
If you get into an accident in New Jersey and are not insured, it will cost you a substantial amount. The cost to repair the vehicle, pay the fines if responsible for the accident and possibly have to pay for some damages done to other vehicles or public property.
If you are at fault for an accident does your insurance company get billed for the damages of the other person in the accident?
Yes,, That's what it's for. It pays for damages you caused to another.
