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Can you sue an uninsured driver that was completely negligent for the auto accident?
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∙ 17y ago
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.
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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.
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.
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 unlicensed uninsured driver has consent of the car owner to drive in a lot and is in an accident does the driver at fault still have to pay?
Yes, (subject to policy exclusions and your state law regarding uninsured unlicensed drivers), the person that is negligent, at fault is the one responsible for the damages to the 'innocent' party. Regardless of their licensing/insurance in most cases.
What happens when you get hit by an uninsured driver who is completely at fault and he gets insurance the next day and wants to put it on insurance?
If the insurance is not valid on the day of the accident, there is no coverage.
Will insurance cover your damages from an accident if an unlicensed uninsured driver was in an accident on private property?
It is highly unlikely.
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.
If both drivers in an accident are uninsured does it matter who was at fault?
Even if a driver was uninsured, the driver who was at fault is responsible for paying for repairs. Not having insurance does not take away responsibility.
Understanding Uninsured Motorist Insurance In New Jersey?
New Jersey requires that drivers hold uninsured motorist insurance because of the number of drivers in the state who are on the roads without proper coverage. This type of insurance will cover the damages that are caused by another driver in an accident if that driver does not have insurance. Many insurers will also include coverage in the case of an underinsured driver who does have insurance but whose policy does not pay enough to cover the damages that are incurred. Uninsured motorist insurance will help to make up the difference in compensation between what a driver should receive and what the negligent individual can pay. It does not provide extra money above what the main insurance policy would normally pay. One of the key elements that can dictate whether a driver will receive money due to an accident with an uninsured driver is the issue of liability. New Jersey has comparative negligence laws in place. This means that the fault for an accident can be placed on more than one individual. The uninsured driver must be found to have a larger portion of negligence than the driver with insurance. If the policyholder is found to have the larger portion of fault in an accident then the uninsured motorist coverage will not be applicable. The actual definition for who is an uninsured driver in New Jersey is not always clear and can actually be applied to a broad range of individuals. A person is considered uninsured if they are not holding any liability coverage. A person can also be considered uninsured or underinsured if they have some form of liability coverage but the amount of the policy is not enough to pay for any damages that have been caused. Another definition for an uninsured motorist is a person who had insurance when the accident occurred but then subsequently had their claim denied so that no payments are made to the victim of the accident. Some situations can occur where the person who is at fault for an accident is not present after the accident or is completely unknown. Uninsured motorist insurance in New Jersey will pay for the damages that were caused by an anonymous individual if there is some evidence that the covered driver was not at fault. This can help a driver to regain the use of their vehicle quickly and pay for medical bills but can also lead to a long litigation process once the individual who caused the accident is found.
What actions can someone take if an uninsured driver hits them on the road?
If you are hit by an Uninsured Driver you should take the following actions- Contact the police, get information from and on any witnesses that saw the accident and get photographs of the vehicles and the accident scene. Another important step to take beforehand of the accident is to make sure you have Uninsured Motorist Insurance on your Car Policy.
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.
