Can a person driving on a suspended license sue for an auto claim?
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Can a person driving on a suspended license sue for an auto claim?
My son was in an accident and my insurance company has decided to take responsibility for the claim, however the other party was driving on a suspended license and is attempting to sue
albeit falsely for injuries. I’m questioning this because a citation was issued to the other party on site which basically states he shouldn’t have been on the road since his license was suspended, and he had 3 other passengers in the car.
Asked on July 14, 2016 under Accident Law, Alabama
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If the driver with the suspended license was not at fault in the accident, he can sue for property damage (cost of repairs to his vehicle) and on a personal injury claim for his medical bills, pain and suffering, which is an amount in addition to the medical bills, and wage loss.
You are following the correct course of action by allowing your insurance company to handle the case. Your insurance company will provide your son with an attorney at no cost to you.
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