I believe if, before the accident, you are listed as a driver on the insurance policy, then you are permitted to drive the vehicle too. If so, then the car at fault is at fault. If you are not listed as a driver, then your friend could be at fault if he gave you permission to drive the car. If he did not give you permission to drive the car, then you could be held liable. Liability covers only the other car, unless you have uninsured motorist insurance included, then your car is also covered if the at fault driver has no insurance, if you are listed as a driver. If the car at fault has no insurance what-so-ever, then they could be at fault because they should not even be on the road if your state requires minimal liability insurance. You can call any insurance company to find out, and remain anonymous if you would like, and if they will tell you. Or you can call a lawyer who gives free consults to find out. I would suggest that you very first look up your state laws (regarding automotive insurance requirements for your state, if it has any). Then go from there. State laws may vary!
What happens if you have no auto insurance and no drivers license and you where in car accident but it was not your fault?
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Sorry to say, Eva, but an uninsured car is not supposed to be on the public streets and a person with no license is not supposed to be driving a car. Since you contributed to the accident by violating these laws, you are at least partially at fault. The other driver’s insurance company is going to deny any claim you submit..
Sorry to say, Eva, but an uninsured car is not supposed to be on the public streets and a person with no license is not supposed to be driving a car. Since you contributed to the accident by violating these laws, you are at least partially at fault. The other driver’s insurance company is going to deny any claim you submit..
What happens to your drivers license when you are at fault in an auto accident and you do not have car insurance?
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dl suspension for one year and your going to need an sr22 for Three yrs.. its not good.
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You very likely will be arrested and if you are incapable to pay the costs in total to the victim(s) you may be looking at some deep jail time, your driver license can actually be suspended for anywhere from 1- to TEN years depending on what state you live in but if the damages aren’t paid, leave behind about ever observing your picture on a license again..
By the way, the 3-7 period a SR-22 is required starts when you are released from jail and your license is reinstated, not the day of the accident..
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dl suspension for one year and your going to need an sr22 for Three yrs.. its not good.
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You very likely will be arrested and if you are incapable to pay the costs in total to the victim(s) you may be looking at some deep jail time, your driver license can actually be suspended for anywhere from 1- to TEN years depending on what state you live in but if the damages aren’t paid, leave behind about ever observing your picture on a license again..
By the way, the 3-7 period a SR-22 is required starts when you are released from jail and your license is reinstated, not the day of the accident..
You were in an accident which was not your fault but you did not have car insurance are you liable for this accident?
If it wasnt your fault, then the person who was at fault is liable. I would suggest working something out inbetween the two of you, since you could have your liscense suspended if caught without insurance. II: You wish it was that effortless! It is illegal to operate a vehicle without insurance coverage. The minute the other driver’s insurance co. finds out that you were not insured, the claim becomes 50/50 and very hard to fight. You pay for yours and they pay for thiers. That’s all.
If you have uninsured motorist insurance are in an accident and its you fault other driver has no insurance or drivers license can you get your car immobile if you only have liability insurance?
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As a broker, I can tell you NO, there is no coverage if you are at fault. Now if you are only partially at fault, example, 50%, and it’s proven, there may be coverage under your carrier. I’m in Canada where things are a bit different but it wouldn’t hurt you to attempt right?
As a broker, I can tell you NO, there is no coverage if you are at fault. Now if you are only partially at fault, example, 50%, and it’s proven, there may be coverage under your carrier. I’m in Canada where things are a bit different but it wouldn’t hurt you to attempt right?
Does the liability coverage on your auto insurance cover you against a liability exposure if you are at fault in an accident and a passenger in your car is killed in the accident?
It should, up to the amount of the policy. It is possible that your liability could exceed that amount, particularly if you had only “legal minimum”. And I suppose there could be some situations spelled out in your policy, maybe DUI or commission of a crime, that might create an exception. There may also be an issue if the passenger is a member of your household. #Two answ: Better read your insurance policy. Most liability insurance covers ONLY the person and property of another vehicle and not your own ESPECIALLY if you are at fault. .
In the UK – the response is plain. Your insurance will cover you for all injuries including a fatality to a passenger in your car. If there was a deliberate act your motor insurer may wish to recoup any compensation payment for the fatality. See the related link entitled “car accidents caused by family members” to see how your insurer might investigate if suspicious circumstances are suspected due to a family relationship.
In the UK – the response is plain. Your insurance will cover you for all injuries including a fatality to a passenger in your car. If there was a deliberate act your motor insurer may wish to recoup any compensation payment for the fatality. See the related link entitled “car accidents caused by family members” to see how your insurer might investigate if suspicious circumstances are suspected due to a family relationship.
What happens to a person at fault for a car accident with no insurance if it is not their car?
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It’s possible that the car owners insurance will cover the damages, but just as likely that it won’t. If it doesn’t, then the driver of the car will be fully responsible for any and all damages and will most likely end up being sued in court to recover the monies owed. It’s for this reason that all states require drivers to have uninsured motorist coverage on their insurance. .
In the UK three figures are likely to be responsible for paying compensation for harm and private injury as a result of the accident: the driver of the vehicle, the proprietor of the vehicle’s insurer (if that person had skill that the other was driving his vehicle) and the Motor Insurer’s Bureau. The driver of the vehicle will also be prosecuted in criminal law for driving without valid motor vehicle insurance. For a description of motor vehicle insurance and the MIB – please see the related link.
It’s possible that the car owners insurance will cover the damages, but just as likely that it won’t. If it doesn’t, then the driver of the car will be fully responsible for any and all damages and will most likely end up being sued in court to recover the monies owed. It’s for this reason that all states require drivers to have uninsured motorist coverage on their insurance. .
In the UK three figures are likely to be responsible for paying compensation for harm and private injury as a result of the accident: the driver of the vehicle, the proprietor of the vehicle’s insurer (if that person had skill that the other was driving his vehicle) and the Motor Insurer’s Bureau. The driver of the vehicle will also be prosecuted in criminal law for driving without valid motor vehicle insurance. For a description of motor vehicle insurance and the MIB – please see the related link.
Involved in a not-at-fault accident is it your fault or the holder’s for driving their uninsured car if you thought it was insured?
Ultimately, the driver is responsible for everything that that is caused by or contributed to while the driver is in the vehicle. Lights don’t work? Drivers fault. Not insured? Drivers fault. ResponseIf you drive a car that is not insured you can be ticketed for that. If you were not at fault in the accident then hopefully the other driver had insurance otherwise the harm to your friends car will have to be paid out of pocket. If that were the case then you could attempt to take the at fault driver to court. It is the responsibility of the possessor of the vehicle to have the vehicle insured. ResponseThe law clearly states that it is the driver’s resposibility to make sure that the vehicle he/she is driving is decently insured and there are no acceptions, you will be ticketed.
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What happens if a person with a suspended license is driving another persons car who is licensed but doesn’t have insurance and there was an accident that was the fault of the other driver?
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File a claim with the other party’s carrier and hope that they accept liability for the incident, otherwise you may learn a lesson the hard way.
File a claim with the other party’s carrier and hope that they accept liability for the incident, otherwise you may learn a lesson the hard way.
If you are at fault in an accident while driving your friend’s car whose insurance will cover it?
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In most states, insurance goes after the car. The policy in effect for the car is usually primary regardless of who was driving. If there are boundaries issues or coverage issues, then the policy held by the driver may apply as secondary coverage.
In most states, insurance goes after the car. The policy in effect for the car is usually primary regardless of who was driving. If there are boundaries issues or coverage issues, then the policy held by the driver may apply as secondary coverage.
How much would insurance cost if you were involved in a car accident that was your fault and both drivers have liability insurance?
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How much will it COST? If you have a good record of several years without claims, your premiums may not increase, but if you are a fresh driver or have had prior claims the increase will be determined by your insurer and no one else can give you a definite response. Or how much will it PAY? If it was your fault, your liability coverage will pay for the harm to the other driver’s car and if you do not have collision coverage, you get to pay for your own repairs.
How much will it COST? If you have a good record of several years without claims, your premiums may not increase, but if you are a fresh driver or have had prior claims the increase will be determined by your insurer and no one else can give you a definite response. Or how much will it PAY? If it was your fault, your liability coverage will pay for the harm to the other driver’s car and if you do not have collision coverage, you get to pay for your own repairs.
Does your parent’s insurance cover you if you get in an accident when driving a friend’s car?
secondary to the policy insuring the vehicle you drovewith permission ….barring any exclusions on your parents policy ….
What happens to a person at fault for a car accident with no insurance?
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Most likely nothing. It depends if the other person had insurance. The worst that would happen with a clean record is you license suspended no more than a year.
Most likely nothing. It depends if the other person had insurance. The worst that would happen with a clean record is you license suspended no more than a year.
What happens to a person at fault for a car accident with no insurance if it is not their car in GA?
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Each state has it’s own reglations, However in most states, If you deny to pay for the harm you caused in the accident, your license will be suspended until such time as you determine pay for the damages you caused, or in some states for Ten years, whichever comes very first.
Each state has it’s own reglations, However in most states, If you deny to pay for the harm you caused in the accident, your license will be suspended until such time as you determine pay for the damages you caused, or in some states for Ten years, whichever comes very first.
Will accident on friend’s insured car affect my driving record and my car insurance?
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I guess you were driving? The ticket (if you received one) may, also if a clue is run then that too may demonstrate up. Be sure and be truthful when packing out any application for insurance.
I guess you were driving? The ticket (if you received one) may, also if a clue is run then that too may demonstrate up. Be sure and be truthful when packing out any application for insurance.
I am 25 from California. If I drove my friend’s car alone with instruction permit and got a minor accident which I am not at-fault will the insurance covers the car harm?
The insurance coverage depends solely on the insurance policy. For example, many policies state that if a car possessor consents to someone else driving their car and they get in an accident, their insurance will cover it, regardless of fault. However, the insurance policy may exclude drivers without valid driver’s licenses or with only instruction permits. The law in the state where I grew up mandated that even if you were driving with a permit, a licensed driver had to be in the passenger seat. Is this also true of California instruction permits? If so, it’s likely that the insurance won’t cover it because a disturbance of the law occurred. But the bottom line is that you have to cautiously look at your friend’s insurance policy and look for clauses that state who the car can be loaned to. If you’re at odds with your friend over the accident, I suggest calling the insurance company and finding out. Don’t provide any of your private information to the insurance agency and don’t state who you are (make up a name, say you’re just checking into their coverage, whatever. Because if you identify yourself and the call is recorded it could be used against you to prove liability later.). Just state that you want to know if, under their policies, if you loaned your car to someone with an instruction permit in CA and they got into an accident, would it be covered under their policy? That’s indeed the only way to be sure unless you and your friend are copacetic and you can check out the actual policy yourself.
Does liability insurance cover your car if you are at fault?
Your liability portion of your auto insurance pays for injury anddamages for which you are liable to others. Your Comprehensive and Collision portion of your auto policy willcover your own vehicle. One can not be liable to ones self. If you have “liability only” coverage, then their is no coveragefor your own vehicle if you were at fault.
I was driving a friend’s car and got into an accident what do i say to the insurance investigator?
The insurance for the vehicle you drove will be primary, your private insurance will be secondary. Be fair and give them the info for the person who wields the car, and your individual insurance info.
If you are in an accident and it is your fault but you have no car insurance and can’t pay for the damages what will happen?
Unluckily, you can be sued for the other person’s damages. If the person you hit isn’t injured and has only a property harm claim, his or her most likely recourse is puny claims court where claims are capped at around $7,500 (check your state’s cap online). In this example he or she might seek reimbursement of the deductible, along with filing fees and possibly extra costs such as rental car reimbursement or even wages missed from work..
If the person was injured and makes a recovery under his or her uninsured motorist policy, the insurance company that paid damages can sueyoufor the amount it paid and possibly its attorney fees & costs. The most likely outcome in that event (or even in the property harm only script) the other person/insurance company would get a judgment against you. That’s a pretty serious situation not only with respect to your credit rating, but your wages could also be garnished.
If the person was injured and makes a recovery under his or her uninsured motorist policy, the insurance company that paid damages can sueyoufor the amount it paid and possibly its attorney fees & costs. The most likely outcome in that event (or even in the property harm only script) the other person/insurance company would get a judgment against you. That’s a pretty serious situation not only with respect to your credit rating, but your wages could also be garnished.
Is my insurance and driving record affected if i have an at fault accident while driving a friend’s car?
yes. it goes on your record and insurance companys look at you record from time to time
If a driver has no insurance but drives a car covered by no fault gets into an accident will the holder of the car be able to file a claim with his insurance company?
No fault laws refer to injuries only not property harm. If you have comprehensive and collision coverage on your vehicle the harm to your car will be repaired subject to your deductible, unless the driver is excluded from your policy. For the driver’s injuries if he does not own a vehicle then the individual injury protection on your policy will cover his injuries, once again subject to any exclusions.
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What happens if you have no car insurance and you have an accident?
If the collision was your fault, even if you had no insurance, you are still theoretically liable for the guiltless party’s damages. He/she may make a decision that even in the absent of insurance, they will make a claim against you, You can either resolve the claim voluntarily, or wait to see if they will file a lawsuit against you. If a lawsuit is filed, you must defend it, yourself or with the help of a lawyer that you hire. If you fail to, a judgment will be entered by default. Depending upon the state in which you live and where the judgment is entered, the judgment is enforceable for many years and becomes a lien on property that you own or acquire during the life of the judgment. Under certain circumstances, bank accounts can be affixed, salary or wages garnished, or other forcible collection deeds taken. If you were issued a ticket and convicted, and if damages exceed a stated amount, the fact that you did not have insurance could lead to a license and registration suspension under your state’s Financial Responsibility Law. If that happens, both are suspended for a period of time (often one or more years), or until such time as you make payment arrangements with the other party. You are generally also required by the state to maintain high-risk auto liability insurance for a number of years. A similar process is triggered if a judgment is entered against you (that is, a license suspension). Another aspect of a collision without insurance is that you will be financially responsible for the repair of your own vehicle. If you had had collision coverage, the insurer would have borne that expense subject to the policy deductible.
I have insurance and permitted a friend to drive my car and she had an accident who is at fault?
Your friend is. If she is over 25 she is normally covered. Because you claim on youe insurance, technically it will be an at fault accident and your premium may go up. You should talk to your insurer.
In California what happens if an uninsured unlicensed driver is driving your insured car and has an accident and the other driver is licensed and insured is at fault?
the insurance of the owners car would have to be liable. basically, your not gonna get sh*t cus driving with no license or insurance automatically makes you at fault–regardless of who indeed in all actuality was. DONT DRIVE WITH NO INSURANCE.
You were in an accident your car is a lease and it was your fault and you have no insurance what is going to happen?
You are going to have to pay all cost out of pocket. Also you may be given a severe ticket for driving without insurance.
What do you do if you get into a car accident with no insurance and you are claimed to be at fault?
You pay all of the expenses out of pocket. Medical, car, everything. Also get a lawyer because if you cannot afford to make the repairs you can get sued by either the other driver or there insurance to get the money back from you not having insurance.
What happens if you dont have insurance and you get into a car accident driving your friends car – she has insurance?
Her insurance may state ‘other drivers with the insured’s permission’ in which case her insurance would at least in part cover harm to other people/cars, but most likely not to her own car. If her insurance does not have that clause, you are most likely in trouble.
What is my liability if I am driving my relative’s car and have an accident which is my fault?
Well depends if you had permission to drive the vehicle. If you did then their insurance should cover the harm. But you might be sued over any deductible they may have so I would just suggest to pay the deductible. If their ins does not cover the harm, you more than likely will be sued for the harm.
In Michigan if you don’t have car insurance and in an accident that is not my fault what happens?
As far as I know, if you don’t have insurance, you ARE at fault. That’s how it is everywhere I’ve heard of, but I don’t know about Michigan. Good Luck!
If someone drives your car with a valid license but your car has no insurance and they have an accident and at fault?
Hope that you have lots of money.. Tell me your not stupid enough to drive a car with out insurance….
What happens if a car accident was not your fault but you were driving and you are not on the policy and the car is insured by total coverage insurance?
ReactionYou should be OK, as long as, you had permission to drive that vehicle. In any case since you were not at fault, the other driver’s insurance co. is financially responsible for all damages. However, in some other cases, it is recommendable to review the policy of the car you were driving, in case the other vehicle had a liability coverage only.
What if you were in a car accident that was not your fault however you did not have insurance but the vehicle is insured?
If you are NOT at fault you have no responsibility and the vehicles insurance company that is at fault must pay all damages and costs including a rental car. If you are at fault it depends on the vehicles insurance policy if it covers alternate drivers.
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 harm, you would be better off paying for the damages yourself, rather than telling your insurance company and having your rates go up.
What to do when no liability or car insurance in car accident?
Time to dig into your savings and pay the claim yourself or you can find your drivers license suspended for the next Ten years or until you pay off your debt from the accident, whichever comes very first.
What happens when there is a car accident but the person not at fault has insurance but no drivers license?
your still in trouble since you dont have a License,if you have a mean judge,
Does liability insurance cover death in a single car accident?
Liability coverage is “third-party” insurance that pays for injuries or death to another person as a result of the insured’s negligence (carelessness). There are different types of it, not just car-related. Whether or not it applies in a given situation depends upon the dynamics of the occurrence. Therefore, if the theory of the negligence was, for example, that a landowner created a dangerous condition that proximately caused the single-car collision, the landowner’s liability insurance could arguably be triggered so as to cover the incident. If a passenger was killed in a single car collision, the driver/holder’s liability coverage may be triggered if the driver was negligent in the operation of the vehicle.
What happens if you drive someone else’s car which has no insurance and you have no insurance and you get in an accident?
This is not good. The law specifically says, that, it is your responsibility to make sure that the vehicle you are about to drive is decently insured. Sorry to say, but there is no way out of it.
What happens when you get into a car accident and you have no car insurance but the other car is at fault?
The other car will have to pay for the damages using their own savings to take you in a hospital and for the repairs on your car since you don’t have a car insurance yet. Added: If you live in a state that requires you to have insurance, and you don’t, you will undoubtedly be give a ticket for being an un-insured motorist.
What happens if you have been in a car accident in a taxi and the accident was driver’s fault but she had no licence and no insurance?
He gets arrested. Added: You could consult with an attorney to determine if you have a suit against the cab drivers employer. If it was an “independent” cab (driver-owned) then you might have a suit against the driver and/or his insurance company.
Who is Liable for an accident if the driver of the vehicle that is at fault has insurance but the car he is driving is not registered in his name?
It indeed depends on the laws of your State and the policies involved. That being said, usually the policy on the car in question is primary in the resolution of any claim, and then the driver’s policy would be in a secondary position.
What do you do if you get into a car accident and have no insurance and your at fault?
Plead and Pay. You will be responsible for all costs associated with the accident. If you don’t have the funds to pay the entire claim the more than likely the other party will file the claim on their uninsured motorist section of their auto policy. The UM will act as your insurance would have if you had insurance. They will then come after you for all amounts paid, plus interest, legal fees, and collection costs. In order to keep the legal and collection costs at a minimum you should attempt and work out a payment plan with the insurance company. Depending on the state you live in you will most likely face severe penalties, fines, and loss of your license. Some states will take your license until the amount owed is paid in total. You may be able to get a limited permit to go back and forward to work only.
Will your auto insurance increase if you get into an accident with a friend’s car?
Not unless you received a disturbance for the accident. Otherwise it will showcase on your record as a not at fault accident and should not raise your rates.
What happens if an unlicensed driver is driving insured car and has accident and not at fault?
You must be licensed to drive, or have a permit and a licensed driver with you. Otherwise, there are legal consequences for that driver. The insurance company may not pay for any damages depending on the policy.
What if both parties only have liability insurance after a car accident?
If you were at fault, your insurance co will cover the damages to the other vehicle ONLY, not your….and vise virsa.
What happens if you don’t have insurance and you get into a car accident driving your friends car she has insurance?
As long as she has the correct insurance that permits the car to lent to a friend then it should cover you.
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What happens if you are driving an uninsured car that you also own and you get into an accident and it was your fault I have basic insurance on another vehicle but none on this vehicle in question?
If you are driving an uninsured car that you own and you get into an accident that is your fault, then you have to personally pay for the various expenses that may result from that accident, which includes both the cost resulting from harm to the cars involved, and also any medical expenses which result from injuries to people in those cars. Since you also are legally required to have insurance, the police may impose extra penalties.
What happens in a car accident if both cars involved do not have insurance and the car at fault was tipsy driving?
If neither vehicle was insured you will have to sue the other party in order to collect any damages. Inebriated driving is a contributing factor but indeed whichever party is at fault for any reason will be liable to the other party. The bad news is that if the person did not have insurance the very likely don’t have assets to pay the damages. This is why you need insurance and uninsured motorists coverage.
Can you sue your own car insurance if it was not your fault in a car accident?
What you are telling is that the police department determined that it was your fault; your insurance company investigated and determined it was your fault; but you still want to waste money suing your insurance company because of all the facts. Sure, sue away. Recall that you will have to prove that you have monetary loss because of something that they did. You do have loss as your premiums will go up due to the loss being on your record. You should also know that this will not make you look good to your insurance company from here on out. Have you spoken with the police officer about the report he filed and also his superior about reviewing the report that was filed.
What happens to your insurance after car accident?
In the UK your motor insurance ramains valid for the total term ofthe original policy, however when you need to renew the cost maywell increase because you are deemed to be a higher risk and/oryour no claims bonus will be diminished.
What happens if you drive someone else’s car with no insurance and get in an accident?
You are the one legally in the care, custody, and control of the vehicle and therefore are the one who will be cited for driving without insurance. This is just the beginning of your trouble however. If you were at fault, you are also responsible for the damages done in the accident which may include injuries and damages to the vehicle you hit.
Is there any legal activity that can be done if your auto insurance company put on your driving record that you were in an at-fault car accident that did not ever happen?
You have no need for legal act, if it’s a mistake, make sure youget it taken off your record. That’s all.