Help! was involved in a car accident, not my fault.The one responsible doesn't want to pay for damages.what2do

Answer 1

Get a good lawyer or prepare to serve them a supoena for small claims court if the amount is small enough.

Answer 2

OH, BUMMER. You're the owner of the car. Ultimately, YOU are going to be responsible for any damage your car does to someone else's car, even if you weren't driving. So. The victim's insurance WILL be able to collect from you. Meanwhile, you can try to sue you rfriend, for that amount - but you're going to have a VERY hard time collecting, as you KNEW your car was uninsured, and AUTHORIZED him to drive an uninsured car. Heck, some states, just because you're uninsured, you can't sue ANYONE for the damage here. It's called a "no pay no play" law. Bottom line - I think you're going to end up holding the bag on this one.

Answer 3

You don't say whether you have collision for your car. If you don't .... and it was a clear case it was the other person's fault .... you may need some help. I'f there was a police report made ... you need to get it and use it as evidence it wasn't your fault. If the other driver has insurance ... you'll need to get all his info that you can .... name, address, insurance company, his make, model and year of car. The police report normally uses a code to identify his insurance company.

So, of course , not having all the details it's tough to answer your question. If you did not get a police report or call the police, and assumed the other driver would claim responsibility ---- you may have learned a tough lesson.

Answer 4

I would contact their insurance agent first. Let them know of the situation. If the person that was involved in the accident will not tell you the name of their company, contact the police officer or police department and let them know of the situation. MAKE SURE TO CALL THE NON-EMERGENCY LINE! If you haven't already, inform your car insurance agent. You should have a copy of the police report or information for your car insurance company to contact for a copy. Have all records from the accident (police report/statement, hospital records) ready! You should also contact a lawyer for a consult on your potential case.

Answer 5

A little late now...but basically, when involved in a car accident, call your insurance company. It doesn't matter what the other guy does or does not want to do....your company will contact his company (which is why you need to exchange all that info at the accident scene). If he was uninsured...well, that's why we have our own policies...yours should still covered if he is uninsured. If you are uninsured, you are sc***wed.

Answer 6

Take the $500 bucks it would take for your deductible, get $250 dollars of cocaine, and tell an addict that it's all his if they'll cut the responsible party's throat. Use the other $250 to retain a lawyer in case the addict rats you out.
In that case give the addict some rat poison and tell em it's cocaine cut with alot of baby laxative.

Answer 7

Well, that's when your insurance company will go after them with a vengeance. Your insurance company will pay for your injuries, and then send them(the guy whom hit you) the bill, and will sue them if they have to. Insurance companies have endless money for law suits like these.

Answer 8

Since you didn't mention insurance, I assume neither of you have any. If he was ruled at fault, the damages are his responsibility. A courtroom is an excellent place to hash that out.

Answer 9

Of course they won't want to pay for it. Let your insurance company handle it. That's what you pay them for.

Answer 10

If you live in a no fault state then your insurance company should pay for your damages.