What is the statue of limitations on how long an insurance company has to sue the owner of an uninsured vehicle?
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What is the statue of limitations on how long an insurance company has to sue the owner of an uninsured vehicle?
Asked on November 30, 2013 under Accident Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
They have the same statute of limitations as would the driver injured by the uninsured vehicle, since they "step into the shoes" of that driver and have his/her right to sue. In your state, that is three years from the time of the accident.
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