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Can you sue an uninsured owner of a vehicle for an accident when someone else was driving?
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∙ 14y ago
This is similar to the dilemma of a retard that decides to get strapped to the car and the guy driving crashes and the one strapped to the car is suing the driver. Ultimately though it is the judges decision. But I don't believe you can.
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An insured driver is unknowingly driving an uninsured car and has an accident The owner of the uninsured car is injured Who pays for the uninsured owners injuries?
this is tricky, dependant on the state laws...you are driving an uninsured vehicle, you have insurance on another vehicle of your own, you get into an accident that is your fault...the owner of the vehicle is a passenger in the car and is injured...your policy should step in and cover this uninsured vehicle (assuming you have collision coverage on your policy) you chose to drive, (doesn't matter you didn't know it was uninsured) and if your neglience resulted in this passengers injuries your policy will likely pay for their injury subject to any exclusion in the policy.....sorry.....
If a 15 year old unlicensed minor learning to drive with an uninsured adult has an accident who is liable the parents of the minor or the uninsured driving instructor?
The owner of the vehicle is usually held liable.
What is UMPD coverage?
Underinsurer or uninsured Property damage coverage pays for damage to your vehicle if another vehicle is at fault for the accident but is uninsured or underinsured.
Texas uninsured driver driving insured vehicle?
Is driving without insurance
Uninsured driver driving insured car is he covered?
If a person is driving a car and he/she is uninsured but the vehicle in which he is driving is registered and insured to another individual, the registered owner is liable for the damages to the other pwesond's vehicle.
Does your insurance company covers you if the car you're driving isn't insured?
Maybe, (barring any exclusions in the policy), if an insured driver, drives an uninsured vehicle, many/most times their policy will kick in. However not always !! Sometimes, it will only come in for the first party damage. Many many questions would have to be answered (ie, do you drive this uninsured vehicle often? was this a one time thing? how long has this vehicle been uninsured? why were you driving it? and of course the facts of loss, re: are/were you negliegent, and at fault to begin with?) If you have had a loss/accident while driving an uninsured vehicle, turn the claim in to your carrier, immediately. If you haven't and are just wondering, I would NEVER on purpose drive an uninsured vehicle.
Does uninsured motorist coverage cover an uninsured driver of the car in a single car accident?
No. Uninsured motorist coverage protects the owner of the vehicle which is damaged due to the actions of an uninsured driver of another vehicle (or damage caused by a hit-and-run driver). I think what you are asking is known as a 'permissive' driver - someone who was driving another person's vehicle with the owner's permission, but who is not actually named on the policy. The answer to this is 'probably' depending on the insurance company and the provisions of the policy itself, but if provided for would cover them like they were a named insured on the policy.
What happens if you are driving an uninsured car and you get into an accident and it was your fault?
Firstly,, If you are temporarily and unknowinlgly driving an uninsured non-owned vehicle and you do have liability insurance on your own vehicle, Then in Most cases that liability insurance from you own vehicle will follow you to the temporary vehicle as secondary coverage, so the accident may be covered under that policy. If No insurance exists to cover the vehicle then you can be subject to traffic fines for driving without financial responsibility, Impound of the driven vehicle, Possible arrest at the scene of the accident, Possible jail time, A Civil Suit may be filed against you by the claimant, Suspension of drivers license for up to 10 years or until such time as you have paid for the damages reulting from the accident. Once you have satisfied the associated losses from the accident you may also be required to maintain an SR22 Insurance filing to re-acquire your driving priveledges.
Who pays for the damage if you are driving someone else's uninsured car?
The primarily liable party is the Operator of the vehicle at the time of the accident. An owner may in some cases be held liable in a secondary position. It is the vehicle operators responsibility to ensure that appropriate financial responsibility is in place prior to operating a vehicle on public roads.
What if your driving a friends uninsured vehicle with them and have and accident with another uninsured vehicle but you do have uninsure motorist insurance on your own car who insurance is responsible?
Since you are the only person with insurance it would be your insurance that pays, if your policy says this situation is covered. It depends on your insurance policy. Some cover you, others don't
What might happen if an uninsured driver had an accident and received a DUI in your vehicle?
First of all, if the driver was driving your vehicle with your permission, your auto insurance will cover the accident expenses. Automobile insurance is issued to cover the vehicle. If the vehicle was stolen, that's quite a different matter - your local law enforcement agency will have better information.
Will uninsured motorist cover damages caused if the other vehicle is stolen?
Uninsured will not cover this type of accident. Your comprehensive will cover this type of damage.
