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In California What happens to an uninsured driver who is not at fault in a car accident?
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∙ 9y ago
They are At Fault, even if that fault is shared jointly. That car is not supposed to be on the roadway, period. Therefore, it's assumed the accident would not have happened if that car hadn't been there. The driver will be cited for driving without insurance, and the car will be impounded.
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What happens if the driver who is not at fault for an accident does not have insurance in California?
Typically, the uninsured driver will be cited for it, and your insurance co. is liable for the damages.
What happens to the owner of a car that gets into an accident with someone else driving there uninsured car?
They will have to take the uninsured driver to court. Or if you have uninsured driver policy with your insurance, they will pay it.
If an uninsured driver wrecks the car of an insured driver is the uninsured driver still responsible?
If the accident was caused by the uninsured driver than the uninsured driver is definitely still responsible.
What happens if there is an autombile accident with a motorcycle and you have insurance but the other motorcyclist does not have a license or registration?
Same as if it where 2 cars. The uninsured driver will be sited and then your insurance will pay for the repairs and try and collect from the uninsured driver, if you have uninsured or underinsured coverage, if not you can take the uninsured driver to small claims court.
What happens when you have a car accident with a driver that has no vehicle insurance?
I hope you had insurance for this. The uninsured motorist will probably be broke
Uninsured driver not at fault in accident in Texas?
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If an uninsured driver of an insured driver's car has an accident caused by another driver what will happen to the uninsured drivers license?
If the uninsured driver had the permission of the insured driver to operate the vehicle then NOTHING will happen to the uninsured driver. In fact, in this case he or she is not an uninsured driver at all. The insurance follows the vehicle first, the driver second.
If in an at fault accident and you have no insurance and there is no injurys to either party and no police come and make a report what should the uninsured driver expect in California or any state?
The uninsured driver, assuming they are at fault, can expect to be pursued civilly by either the other driver's insurance company or the other driver. The uninsured motorist can be sued for damages and any other expenses incurred as a result of the accident, including court costs.
What happens if an uninsured unlicensed driver is driving your uninsured car and has an accident?
Bad things, will mostly likely get a few citation from police. If he is found to be at fault he could be liable for the damage.
What happens if you are driving an uninsured car and you get into an accident and it was not your fault?
The at-fault driver's insurance will pay for all property and bodily injury damages.
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.
What happens to an uninsured driver involved in an auto accident?
If a car is uninsured then you could get fined a big ticket and you could go to jail. It depends really on your background. your welcome macie smithers An uninsured driver will have there linsence revoked or suspened for three years depending on what state your in and what your past record is.
