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Should an uninsured driver that was hit by an insured driver call a lawyer?
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∙ 13y ago
If you incurred losses by injury or your property was damage, I would.
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What does an uninsured driver do when hit by an insured driver?
There are many questions to be asked with this question. Are you saying an uninsured driver, driving a vehicle with no insurance? First of all you hope that the insured drivers insurance company accepts liability for the damage. If they don't then your only hope is to get a lawyer and take them to court. If you can't afford a lawyer then small claims court may be an option. For a bit of advise, don't drive uninsured.
Can an uninsured that was hit by insured driver get any compensation?
Yes you can get compensation. The first step is to get a free consultation with a lawyer and then decide how to proceed.
I was recently hit by an uninsured driver, is there an accident lawyer in Sacramento, CA that can help me?
Hopefully, you have uninsured driver protection. If there was physical injury to you or passengers in your car, a personal injury lawyer may be interested, but only if the uninsured driver has assets that justify the lawsuit. If the driver has nothing, there's no point in suing him.
If an uninsured driver with just a learner's permit is involved in a fatal car accident can the uninsured driver's parent's insurance be filed against?
Dependant upon WHOM the learner was insured with, who's vehicle he/she was driving, and the legalities such as "was there a licensed driver in the car at the time of accident"? all these things play a role. Contact a lawyer or your broker for a definite answer, but yes, in some instances, the parents can be liable.
If you were in an accident with an insured driver but it was not their car who do you file the claim against?
i believe you can actually file suit against the driver and the owner of the vehichle so my lawyer told me
If an uninsured driver wrecks an insured vehile what happens when it is consider no one's fault in the wreck?
This is often a means for the insurance company to cash in on both sides of the claim. If the uninsured driver caused the collision then they need to be charged by the police or the party who was hit needs to request charges pressed against the party at fault and this needs to go through court, in the mean while the insurance company needs to be told that they cant proceed until the trial is completed and a judgment handed out by the courts. In the case of one State or Province having one insurance company this is often done to settle claims faster and double end the cost to two drivers or two insured parties. There is no such thing as a no fault motor vehicle incident, someone is always at fault and the police should be involved so that no one gets hosed by the insurance company. Dont settle call a lawyer
Who pays for pain and suffering when the person responsible for the car accident doesn't have enough insurance to even pay for your medical bills?
generally, it would be from your "uninsured/under-insured motorist" coverage. You wind up suing your own insurance company to collect. If the uninsured motorist coverage on your personal auto policy is not enough, you may also be able to tap the uninsured motorist coverage under your umbrella policy (if you have one). Now, if you live in a "no-fault" state you can tap the "personal injury protection" or something similar (different states call if different things). If you are in this situation, I'd highly suggest you consult an experienced lawyer.AnswerYou would have to sue the responsible party in the accident for pain and suffering. If they are insured for liability and you can prove pain and suffering in court, then their insurance company would pay a court judgement up to the policy limits.If they are not insured for it then you would first have to pay your own lawyer expenses and you could get a judgement against the responsible driver with which you could then seek wage garnishments and property liens to recoup your loss.
What if an unlicensed uninsured driver got into a car accident?
they would be hurt physically, financially and legally! Bad..... very bad! Driver: Jail, Fine, Inability to get a driver's licensed for a number of years, Lawsuit, Potential loss of personal property. Car owner: Lawsuit, Loss of vehicle. Potential loss of personal property. If just a question..... don't do it. If dealing with this...... get a lawyer.
What if im insurered and the other person is not and it was his fault and what should you do if your lawyer dropped your case?
Your lawyer dropped the case because there is no money, uninsured driver. Depending on your coverage, you may collect for your damages and med bills only if you have "collision coverage". If you don't have such coverage and only have "liability", you're stuck. The only course of action you have is, to file a law suit, usually small claim, providing that the other driver has any assets or is employed, in which case you can garnish his/hers paycheck once the court issues an order. Good luck.
You are an uninsured motorist and you ran rear ended a car because the other party stopped in the middle of street The quote from the insurance is very high and you refuse to pay what can you do?
get a lawyer. you should have had one from the beginning.
What can you do when your insurance company will not pay you out for a burglary?
If you feel that you were properly insured (not under insured) and that you met all the terms and conditions of the policy, then you should write to the company asking them why they will not honour the contract. Once you have their reply and if you believe they are still wrong, then you can usually go to arbitration (they should tell you how to do this in their reply to you), or you can consult an attorney/lawyer for advice.
Should you sue if someone hit you in a car accident?
Carefull, this is a complicated question. Many times there is no value in suing. You may have to sue if: 1st The at fault driver is not insured or not properly insured. 2nd The at fault insurance company will not pay or will not pay fair compensation. 3rd If you are injured and need a Lawyer to protect your rights and insure proper and fair compensation. Many times the Insurance companies will not pay fairly and it is often easier to get your Insurance company to intervene than to hire a lawyer. I specificaly buy insurance that provides this coverage as I was bitten before in this way. Good Luck
