Automobile Accidents: Do's and Don'ts If You Have No Insurance
Driving without car insurance is against state laws. Anyone pulled over and not having the right car insurance may face penalties. Getting involved in a car accident and not having car insurance will cause you a lot of problems. The question is: what do you do next?
The Right To Sue If they have no insurance, the chances of getting anything from them are extremely low, as they probably do not have the money needed to pay you off. However, with a successful lawsuit, the court could establish a way for them to pay you off gradually or transfer your medical or car repair costs onto them. That way, you could focus on your recovery without having additional stress and thinking about what you should do next.
License Suspension If you do not have the right type of car insurance and you are caught in a car accident, regardless of whether or not you were responsible for causing the accident, you will face penalties for driving without car insurance. These could range between several hundred to several thousands of dollars. You may also get your driver’s license suspended or revoked for a few months to a few years.
Always discuss insurance with your insurance company, and be sure to ask for any additional types of insurance policies that may help you should you ďŹ nd yourself in a situation where the at-fault party has no insurance. And if it comes to that, car accident attorneys in San Francisco will be one phone call away, ready and waiting. They are your best shot of protecting your legal rights and getting the most out of your accident.
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