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.
The same thing that happens if you did not have an Sr22. The at fault parties insurance generally pays for the accident.
After an accident, all parties involved with the accident should exchange insurance information. Typically, the insurance companies will talk to each other about repairs and cost.
Your insurance will care of the damages. If you don't have insurance, the other parties insurance will take care of the damages and then go after you.
If both parties that are involved in an accident have the same insurance, the party who is responsible for the accident would have to pay. Even if they are on the same insurance plan, it is like both of them paying.
Yes, both drivers will see an increase in premiums.
Your expired plates should not cause an insurance claim to be paid.
There are two parties involved in an insurance contract. They are;Insurer: The party to an insurance arrangement who undertakes to indemnify for losses.Insured: The person, group, or property for which an insurance policy is issued.
The claims process should be quite a bit easier. What some companies do is waive your deductible for both parties.
If you drive a motor vehicle without insurance and you are involved in a major accident where you are at fault, you could be sued for several million dollars if other parties in the accident are badly injured or killed. It's just not worth the risk.
The reason you need car insurance is for protection for both you and other parties. Without insurance, if you were involved in an auto accident, you would have to take the responsible party to court, which cost you time and money. Insurance covers this cost, as well as it finicially protects you. if you were found at fault for an accident, and did not have insurance, you would be responsible for all the damages and medical expenses for all parties involved. This could end up costing you several thousand dollars, which most of us could not afford. Insurance covers this cost, as well as insures that if you are injuried in an accident that wasnt your fault, that you are fully compensated for your injuries
In Louisiana, state law requires all drivers to have insurance. To drive, a person must have insurance in case they are in an accident, so the parties involved can be taken care of.
Insurance companies determine fault by looking at police reports, taking statements from the parties involved and witnesses, and looking at the vehicles.