Am I automatically at fault for a car accident ifI was uninsured?

Am I automatically at fault for a car accident ifI was uninsured?

I was hit in the side of my car with another driver but am not insured. Would it be automatically be considered my fault. I know I should have had insurance but I did not. Also, I was given a ticket because the cop really couldn’t really figure out what happened and went with the word of the other driver. So, I have to show up in court. Should I fight or will I automatically be at fault. I know in my state I will have to pay a fine and my license will be suspended but if I can prove I wasn’t at fault, will I still be responsible for the other car?

Asked on February 15, 2012 under Accident Law, Illinois

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