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What do you do when you are in an accident that was not your fault but the other driver's insurance company won't pay for the damages saying they cannot determine who was at fault?
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∙ 18y ago
The insurance companies usually settle each claim independantly. Your insurance will pay yours, the other co will pay theirs. But your insurance will go up. If you have only the required liability insurance your company will not pay for your damage. If you do not have comprehensive and collision, you may have to sue the at-fault driver to force his insurance carrier pay. If you have coverage of your own, you can file a claim with your agent and immediately collect the damages (less your deductible) and your company will sue his if necessary. If and when they win or receive a settlement, you will get your deductible back. Also, if the other driver is determined to be At Fault, your rates should not increase.
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How do you determine the value of scarring due to the negligence of another person in an accident when reporting it to the insurance company?
If someone is seeking damages from an injury as a result of an auto accident and they are not satisfied with the offer from the insurance company I would suggest that a lawyer be consulted.
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 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.
Can you still collect on your own insurance without paying the deductible after an accident.?
If you have collision coverage on your vehicle you can collect from your insurance company for the damages. You will not have to pay the deductible if you were determined by the insurance company to not be at fault for the accident. They then go after the other insurance company to get the money they paid you back. If you do not carry collision coverage then you need to file with other insurance company, they will then decide who was at fault for the accident if their party was at fault they then pay you for the damages to your vehicle.
Can an insurance company refuse to pay for damages caused by their client if the accident was ruled his fault by the police?
They can, but you can sue the other driver for damages.
In Florida If you were in an accident and was excluded from driving the car and it was not your fault can the insurance co make the owner of the car pay for the damages on the other car?
The insurance company is not going to force anyone to pay for damages to a car. The person that was driving the car and or the owner of that car that caused the accident is liable for the damages to the other vehicles involved in the accident. If there is insurance coverage for that damage then the insurance company will pay. However if the driver of the at fault vehicle is excluded from the insurance policy then the insurance company may be relieved from it's responsibility to pay on behalf of the owner of the vehicle.
If you are driving without insurance and have an accident in which the other driver is at fault can you claim damages from his insurance company?
Yes you can. You may still receive a citation for not having insurance, however, the legal liability for the accident does not rest with you so the adverse party's insurance carrier will owe for your damages and/or injuries.
Will the insurance company pay for damages or injury claims if the policy was canceled days after you got in an accident?
As long as the policy was in effect at the time the accident occurred then coverage will be afforded and damages will be paid.
Your son who has a car and his own car insurance used your car for the weekend he was in a accident the fault so far lies with the other driver whose insurance is responsible for the damages to your c?
The driver at fault is always responsible for damages incurred during an accident. The at fault insurance company is responsible for damages to your car.
What happens if you have car insurance and you have an accident?
You call your insurance company and report it. if the accident is your fault, with very minor damage, you would be better off paying for the damages yourself, rather than telling your insurance company and having your rates go up.
What are types of insurance with an example of when your insurance company would make a payment?
Auto insurance: An accident that damages your vehicleDisability insurance: An injury that causes you to lose wagesHomeowners insurance: A fire in your house that damages your personal possessionsHealth insurance: An illness that involves a trip to the doctor.
Will your insurance company pay you a diminished value if accident is your fault?
No, if it is your fault you are not eligible to received diminished value from your insurance company. It has to be a third party claim, ie the party at fault's insurance company pays the damages if you can recover them.
